YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The 2021 NAIA National Indoor Track & Field Championships will be held in Yankton at the Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Fieldhouse at Mount Marty University. The meet has been held at the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Facility the last two years, but due to COVID-19, that facility is available. The meet is… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Snowplows add blue lights
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation has added flashing blue lights to 25 of its snowplows. Interim Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt says the blue lights will add more visibility to ensure plows can clear roads while also improving safety for motorists and snowplow drivers. He says when the blades are… Read more »
Man killed in one-vehicle crash east of Keystone
KEYSTONE, S.D. (Press Release) – A 63-year-old man died early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash east of Keystone The name of the person involved is not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 2017 Kia Sportage Ex was traveling on South Dakota Highway 40 when the vehicle left the roadway, entered the… Read more »
DOT changes look of 511 webpage
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation has changed the look of the state’s 511 traveler information webpage. Dave Huft is Research Program Manager for the D-O-T and says South Dakota’s web portal to safetavelusa.com just needed an update. Huft says basic information like traffic cams and winter road condition will remain… Read more »
COVID-19’s Impact on Ag in 2021 focus of Jan. 12 webinar
HURON, S.D. (Press Release) – Connecting South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers with thought leaders and timely information is the focus of South Dakota Farmers Union’s (SDFU) Producer Webinar Series. Beginning Jan. 12, at 1 p.m. (central), the state’s largest agriculture organization will host four bi-weekly sessions focusing on relevant topics and led by industry experts.… Read more »
One killed in two-vehicle crash west of Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash west of Sioux Falls. Names of the two people involved are not yet being released pending notification to family members. A 2000 Lexus SUV was southbound on LaMesa Drive and failed to stop at the intersection of South Dakota Highway… Read more »
Chamber Ambassadors Complete annual Hat & Mitten Drive
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Committee recently completed their 8th annual Hat & Mitten Drive, which was a huge success thanks to individuals and businesses from Aberdeen to Arizona. Notable donations were received from Midco, which donated a large box of stocking caps, and Barbara Palen from the… Read more »
Civil Air Patrol joins Day County missing person search
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota Civil Air Patrol (CAP) joined the search today for a woman missing in Day County. Amy Dougherty was last seen when she left for work Wednesday afternoon, driving in blizzard conditions from Andover to Bristol. She was driving a black Chevy Trailblazer. CAP involvement was requested by… Read more »
Aberdeen hospital employees getting first COVID-19 vaccines
Dr. Adam LeFebvre, an anesthesiologist at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, receives his COVID-19 shot Tuesday evening. (courtesy photo) ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Christmas came a little early for some of the medical personnel at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital and Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center this week. Both hospitals received their first deliveries of… Read more »
Moderna vaccine delivered statewide
PIERRE, S.D. (KOTA) – The South Dakota Department of Health announced that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the second to achieve FDA authorization, has been delivered statewide to all major healthcare networks and smaller regional partners. The delivery marks the second vaccine allotment from the Federal government and the state’s second week of flawless distribution of… Read more »