WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The Senate Armed Services Committee approved the $740 billion “National Defense Authorization Act” last week, funding the military for the next year. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, a member of the Committee, says it’s part of continuing strategy. Rounds says the U.S. can’t afford to fall behind in military readiness. Rounds… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Dacotah Bank processes nearly 1,950 local PPP loans
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Banks across the country were busy helping businesses with the Payment Protection Program during the coronavirus. Daryl Ebach, Business Development Officer with Dacotah Bank in Aberdeen, talked about the number of loans that were processed. He said there were several original priorities with the loans that have now changed. Ebach said… Read more »
Barnett says numbers show strong absentee voting
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – All registered voters in South Dakota got an absentee ballot request before the June second primary. Secretary of State Steve Barnett says they numbers show the results. Barnett says he thinks it was worth the effort and expense. Barnett says they won’t be sending out another absentee request before the general… Read more »
SNAP benefits help those struggling with food costs
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are continuing this month and next month for some South Dakota families. State Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill says SNAP benefits give a much-needed boost to those who may be struggling with food costs. SNAP recipients who… Read more »
Fort Pierre City Council approves agreement for work on bridge
FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Fort Pierre City Council approved an agreement that let’s the city take advantage of a zero-percent State Infrastructure Bank loan for work on the Fort Pierre end of the Lt. Commander John Waldron Memorial Bridge. The Fort Pierre Business Improvement District or BID is offering to help fund the… Read more »
State reports two new deaths; active cases drop by 50
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Department of Health reported two new COVID-19 related deaths today while the number of active cases continues to drop. The deaths move the state total to 77. There were 38 new cases statewide, along with 108 new recoveries lowering the number of active cases to 820. There have been 5,966… Read more »
Flow testing to continue Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From Railroad Avenue North to City Limits Between North 5th St & North Dakota St The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience… Read more »
SDSU and Indian University of North America form partnership
BROOKINGS, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota State University and Crazy Horse Memorial’s Indian University of North America have formed a partnership to offer an undergraduate certificate in leadership and sustainability. The program starts with the fall 2020 semester. The 15-credit-hour program is titled Wachante Hecha Wizipan or Wizipan for short. In the Lakota language,… Read more »
Ordinance allows businesses to serve alcohol outdoors
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – There will be a few more options downtown after the Aberdeen City Commission passed an ordinance that will allows businesses the opportunity to serve alcohol outdoors. Shelley Westra-Heier, Executive Director of the Aberdeen Downtown Association, said she has wanted this opportunity for a while after seeing other towns being able to… Read more »
Commissioners postpone fair; form working group to discuss other options
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Brown County Commission officially voted this morning to postpone this year’s Brown County Fair to next year based on an unanimous recommendation by the 23-member Brown County Fair Board, but also voted to explore other options. The decision to postpone the fair did not come easy. There was much discussion… Read more »