SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota health officials have announced one new death from the coronavirus and a tally of 1,311 cases. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus continued to rise by over a hundred. Over half of the total cases have been tied to an outbreak at a Smithfield pork processing… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Rotary essay contest winners selected
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Rotary Club has selected the winners of their “How Can I Apply the Four-Way Test to My Life?” sixth-grade essay contest. The top two essay winners from each school will be awarded a cash prizes of $50 for 1st place and $25 for 2nd place. Zachary Reecy of Roncalli Elementary… Read more »
Avera preparing for surge of patients
SIOUX FALLS, S.D./ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera health professionals are encouraging everyone to review the basics of COVID-19 awareness and prevention. First, know what to do if you think you might have the virus. Symptoms include fever over 100 degrees, as well as cough or shortness of breath appearing in the past 14 days.… Read more »
Governor’s press conference at 1 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 1 p.m. this afternoon. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations. The link to the press conference is: Facebook.com/govnoem OR SD.Net
Road to be closed for work on water main
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m on Friday, April 17, 2020 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for work on a water main: 17th Avenue SE from S. State St. to S. Herret St. Work is expected to last through Friday, April 24, 2020. Motorists are advised to… Read more »
Media availability conference call at 11:45 on all Hub City Radio stations
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.
Flags to be half-staff in honor of Representative Glanzer
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today ordered that flags be flown at half-staff in honor of the late State Representative Bob Glanzer from sunrise until sundown on Monday, April 20, 2020, the day of his funeral. “I was very sorry to hear of Bob Glanzer’s passing. Bob was a man of true… Read more »
Brown County Communications Center to include new criteria
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Brown County Emergency Management Press Release) – COVID-19 has changed daily functions and routines for all of us. The Brown County Communications Center (BCCC) (our local 9-1-1 answering point) is following guidelines from the CDC and the S.D. Dept. of Health to modify their operations to include new criteria. When placing an emergency… Read more »
Last day for Aberdeen public school system May 15
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The last day for students at the Aberdeen public school system will be May 15. That decision was approved by the Aberdeen Public Board of Education at its regular meeting Tuesday. In a phone interview prior to the meeting, Superintendent Becky Guffin said at least one designated teacher inservice day has… Read more »
Judge cancels permit for Keystone XL oil pipeline
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. judge has canceled a key permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline that’s expected to stretch from Canada to Nebraska. The ruling Wednesday marks another setback for the disputed project that got underway less than two weeks ago following years of delays. The judge says the U.S. Army Corps… Read more »