AMES, Iowa (WNAX) – The fairly mild weather of the past week will be replaced by a series of cold waves from the north. Dennis Todey with the USDA Midwest Climate Hub (in Ames Iowa) says the change will hang on for a while. Todey says there is the potential for some freeze damage and… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Reward offered in burglaries at Runnings in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible two for burglaries that occurred April 5 and 7 at the Runnings store in Pierre. The Pierre Police Department and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives believe… Read more »
No decision made yet on Sturgis rally
PIERRE, S.D. (KBHB) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was asked about the status of the 80th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Wednesday during her daily press conference. Noem says as of now, there has not been any planning one way or another yet. On that note, Noem said each and every day we go… Read more »
Predictions grim for tourism industry
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The coronavirus pandemic is having an impact now and that will continue well into the future. South Dakota Department of Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen says they are getting reports. Hagen says the predictions are grim. Hagen says there are a few encouraging signs. Hagen says they are working with tourism operations… Read more »
Aberdeen Fire & Rescue delivering birthday greetings
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen Fire & Rescue has been out and about a bit more than normal in the past week and that’s a good thing. The crew has started a service where they will go around town and wish individuals 18 years or younger a happy birthday. Jesse Rystrom, Aberdeen Fire and Rescue… Read more »
Local banks helping with paycheck protection program
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Businesses hit by the pandemic have several loan and grant programs available. Steve Westra, Commissioner of the South Dakota Governors Office of Economic Development, says the federal paycheck protection program is being handled by local banks. Westra says the legislature also approved a state loan program. Westra says their turnaround time… Read more »
Retailers feeling impact of coronavirus pandemic
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Many businesses across South Dakota have either closed or cut back operations drastically in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says almost all of their members are feeling the impact. Sanderson says owners are worried about their employees and communities. Sanderson says not knowing the… Read more »
Rapid City Mayor pleased with slower onset of virus
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — Rapid City’s Mayor says he has confirmed that there is a difference in the number of coronavirus cases between east river and west river, and answered rumors that hardly any testing is being done in the western part of South Dakota. Mayor Steve Allender says many people have questioned the… Read more »
Radiothon raises $212,000 for local businesses
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce and Hub City Radio hosted the Small Act – Big Impact Radiothon to sell $25 gift cards or gift certificates from participating merchants to local citizens and businesses. The goal of the radiothon was to help local Chamber of Commerce members through the… Read more »
Most of COVID-19 cases are in eastern South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Information released by the state Department of Health Wednesday shows all three Hughes County residents and one of the two Lyman County residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered. The state reports 73 new positive tests and 407 new negative tests. State epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says they don’t… Read more »