GETTYSBURG, S.D. (DRG News) – The Avera Gettysburg Foundation is hoping to raise $1 million in the next two weeks to reach the goal to build the new Avera Missouri River Health Center to serve north-central South Dakota. Avera Gettysburg Hospital administrator Robert Sheckler (SHECK-ler) says despite a difficult spring, area residents raised more than… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Police looking for man in reference to knife attack
ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook post) – At 10:42 p.m. on May 18, 2019 Aberdeen Police responded to the 1000 block of South Main Street in reference to a knife attack (one person suffered minor injuries). Orlando Negron-Rodriguez, age 26, is wanted for questioning in reference to aggravated assault. If you can help us locate Orlando,… Read more »
Wanous named new Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at NSU
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University has named Dr. Michael Wanous its new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Wanous, who earned his Ph.D. in genetics from the University of Missouri in Columbia, is currently the vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty at Indiana’s Huntington University. Prior to that,… Read more »
Two injured in exchange of gunfire at Sioux Falls parking lot
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls police say two people were injured in an exchange of gunfire in a parking lot. Police say the confrontation occurred at 9:25 p.m. Friday. An adult sustained a non-life threatening injury and a juvenile suffered a serious injury but is expected to recover. No arrests have been made.… Read more »
VA banning tobacco use at health care facilities
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs is increasing the push for veterans to kick the habit by banning tobacco use at VA health care facilities nationwide. The nationwide tobacco-free mandate is to take effect by October. But the Rapid City Journal reports that Black Hills VA hospitals at Fort Meade and… Read more »
Rounds says Iran becoming serious issue
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump sharpened his rhetoric toward Iran with tweets suggesting the end of Iran as a country if they attack American forces in the middle east. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, a member of the Armed Services Committee, says it is becoming a serious issue. Rounds says the U.S. has a… Read more »
Two killed in house fire north of Tolstoy
TOLSTOY, S.D. (DRG News) – Two people are dead after a fire north of Tolstoy Saturday. The Lien Funeral Home in Bowdle says 81-year-old Jerry Schack and 74-year-old Shirlee Schack both passed away as a result of a house fire. No details are yet available. Tolstoy is located in Potter County, south and east of… Read more »
Assessment of damage to trail in Yankton continuing
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The assessment of damages to Marne Creek and the Auld-Brokaw Trail through Yankton is continuing. City Manager Amy Leon says there needs to be ongoing discussions about the needed repairs. Flooding in March caused major damage to the creek and nearby walking trail. Leon says even if the city qualifies for… Read more »
Kids Konnection Karnival Friday at Central Park
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The inaugural Kids Konnection Karnival is set for Friday, May 24 at Central Park in Aberdeen. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. Kids Konnection is a supervised visitation program that is part of Safe Harbor. Teressa Barton, Public Awareness Coordinator with Safe Harbor, said the event is not only… Read more »
MidAmerican Energy customers in line for refund and rate reduction
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – MidAmerican Energy customers in South Dakota will get a refund and rate reduction as the result of a settlement with the Public Utilities Commission. Commissioner Kristie Fiegen says it is tied to the federal tax reduction law passed in 2017. Fiegen says the refund is one time, the rate reduction will… Read more »