CONDE, S.D. (Press Release) – A 22-year-old Conde, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died early Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash southeast of Conde. A 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup was westbound on South Dakota Highway 20. The vehicle went into the north ditch, back across the roadway and into the… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
COIVD changing way police departments operate
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — One of the challenges for police departments this year has been keeping their officers healthy in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. And it’s changed the way they operate. Watertown Police Chief Lee McPeek explains. Officers try to limit close face-to-face contact as much as they can. McPeek says the… Read more »
Transportation Department waiting on federal highway funding
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The next round of economic stimulus is not the only important piece of federal spending hung up in Washington. South Dakota interim Transportation Department Secretary Joel Jundt told the Transportation Commission that they are waiting on the states federal highway funding. Jundt says a full federal budget out to next October… Read more »
Helmsley Charitable Trust trying to help fill health care gap
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The COVID-19 pandemic is showing the gaps in health care especially in rural areas. Telehealth is an option to help close that gap, but broadband coverage is another issue facing those rural areas. Walter Panzirer, trustee for the Helmsley Charitable Trust, says they want to help fill that gap. Panzirer says… Read more »
Elkton man identified in fatal crash south of Aurora
AURORA, S.D. (Press Release) – An Elkton, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday night south of Aurora. A 2010 Ford Taurus was westbound on South Dakota Highway 324 when it hit a deer that had entered the roadway. That collision sent… Read more »
One killed in Wednesday crash southeast of Conde
CONDE, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died early Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash southeast of Conde. The name of the person involved is not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 pick was westbound on South Dakota Highway 20. The vehicle went into the north ditch, back… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:30 on KSDN
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 11:30 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
Change in judging format for business holiday lighting contest
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Enhance Aberdeen Committee will be hosting their annual business holiday lighting & decorating contest this year. Both inside and outside decorations will be considered, as long as the display is visible from the street. There has been a change in the judging format for 2020.… Read more »
Highway Patrol encourages safe driving during Thanksgiving Holiday
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Highway Patrol reminds people who are traveling this Thanksgiving holiday to do so in a safe manner. Col. Rick Miller delivers Thanksgiving Day Safety Message VIEW HERE The Highway Patrol will conduct a statewide “Operation Safe” Wednesday in an effort to encourage those already traveling to be careful. Col. Rick… Read more »
Big Idea Competition finalists announced
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Eight high school finalists have advanced to the virtual 2020 BIG Idea Final Competition set for Wed., Dec. 9. The Final Competition Awards Ceremony will be live streamed for the public to view on the BIG Idea SD (@BIGIdeaSD) Facebook page starting at 1 p.m. CST. The eight finalists were… Read more »