ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Brown County has experienced its first COVID-19 related death. It was reported among the four new deaths statewide today. That brings the state’s death total to 54 during the coronavirus pandemic. Of the four new deaths, two were male and two were female. As a whole, the number of active cases… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Media availability call 11:45 on Hub City Radio stations; no governor’s conference
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations. There is no Governor’s press conference scheduled… Read more »
Tom Clark Named Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Avera Health
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Clark, as the new Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, effective July 12, 2020. Clark, who will join Avera’s executive leadership team, will guide the health system’s strategic priorities in alignment with its vision for the future—to create healthier communities,… Read more »
Missing Aberdeen woman returns home
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press release) – An Aberdeen woman who had been reported missing has returned home. Darla Beaman returned home around 7:30 this morning, according to Brown County Sheriff Mark Milbrandt. The Sheriff’s Office had requested help in locating the woman, sharing on a Facebook post that she had walked away from her home in… Read more »
Noem says CARES act money for education totals $68 million
PIERRE, S.D. (KBHB) — Governor Kristi Noem held her first COVID-19 update of the week on Tuesday. She says so far, it doesn’t look like the state will need a June special session to work on the state budget. Noem says she also signed an executive order extending the state-of-emergency, in order to continue to… Read more »
Rounds says tribes may be within rights to establish checkpoints
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KCCR) – Two South Dakota Native American Tribes continue to post health safety checkpoints on state and U.S. highways even after state officials sent evidence to federal officials claiming checkpoints are illegal. The evidence, which includes easements signed by the tribes and video footage of the checkpoints, has also been sent to the… Read more »
No life preserver found for aquatic center at city council meeting
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Scott Waltman swaltman@aberdeennews.com) – While the city has adequate reserve funds to offset any losses incurred by the Aberdeen Aquatic Center this summer, it’s not likely to open. During its Tuesday night meeting, the Aberdeen City Council discussed whether there was a way to open the aquatic center, but no action was… Read more »
Aqua Addicts preparing for June 25 season opener
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Aqua Addicts will start practicing Monday for a summer of upcoming shows. Practices will be limited to start out with to ensure safety and social distancing, according to Todd Thorson, show director. He said that even if the squad can’t do their well-known pyramids, that there is still enough… Read more »
Observers waiting on signals of possible La Nina
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WNAX) – Climate observers are waiting for more signals on the development of a possible La Nina later this year. A La Nina happens when Pacific Ocean surface temperatures cool and it has an impact on North American weather. Doug Kluck, Regional Climate Services Director for the National Weather Service in Kansas… Read more »
Universities preparing to reopen campuses
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota universities are working on plans to reopen their campuses and bring students back for fall classes. SDSU President Barry Dunn, representing the council of presidents, updated the Board of Regents during their meeting last week. Dunn says there will be an outreach to students during the summer. Dunn says… Read more »