PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Law enforcement from Summerset to Vermillion gathered beneath the shade trees of Steamboat Park in along the east bank of the Missouri River in Pierre Thursday morning to honor the life of Hughes County Chief Deputy Lee Weber. Weber lost his life July 3 attempting to rescue his 8-year-old son who… Read more »
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4 more coronavirus deaths reported in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (By Lisa Kaczke, Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – Four more people have died of the coronavirus in South Dakota, and the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state increased by 42 on Thursday. South Dakota has a total of 115 COVID-19 deaths, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. Two men… Read more »
South Dakota closes budget year with $19.1 million surplus
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota closed the 2020 budget year on June 30 with a surplus of $19.1 million, Governor Kristi Noem announced today. Although total revenue finished $7.9 million lower than adopted estimates, the state general fund budget ended with expenditures approximately $27.2 million lower than budgeted. The state spent $74.8 million… Read more »
Martin man arrested in shooting outside of Rapid City
PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. (KBHB) – A Martin man has been arrested for shooting another man late Wednesday, July 15 near Farmingdale. 28-year-old Joseph Francis Marshall from Martin, South Dakota was arrested on two counts of Aggravated Assault, DUI-second offense, Possession of a Firearm with a previous felony drug conviction and two out-of-county warrants (Resisting Officer… Read more »
Northeast South Dakota under ‘enhanced risk’ for storms Friday night
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — The weather is unpredictable, and there’s no guarantee anything will develop, but the National Weather Service has placed northeast South Dakota under an “enhanced risk” of severe storm development Friday night. National Weather Service forecaster Mike Connolly says that threat will be preceded by a return of hot, humid weather. And… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:45 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 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
Backyard chicken proposal advances in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A proposal to allow residential chickens is advancing in Rapid City. A city council committee has directed city staff to develop a plan for how many chickens would be allowed, size restrictions on a chicken coop, licensing and other details. The council has considered allowing backyard chickens six years ago,… Read more »
Aberdeen to host national BMX races Aug. 7-9
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It promises to be a huge month of BMX racing in Aberdeen coming up. The local track will be hosting the Hub City Nationals for the first time ever. That takes place Aug. 7-9. The track will then host the state meet Labor Day Weekend, an event that has found a… Read more »
Eastern South Dakota Heart Walk goes virtual Aug. 15
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – With the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic keeping more Americans at home, the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is embracing the new normal and moving its iconic Eastern South Dakota Heart Walk online. The Eastern South Dakota Heart Walk… Read more »
Humane Society offering a variety of fundraisers
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Humane Society has a variety of fundraisers taking place this summer. The Putting for Paws Golf Tournament takes place Saturday, July 18 at Rolling Hills Golf Course. Elaine Schaible, Humane Society Manager, said the tourney is completely full. There are also some virtual fundraisers. Of course, summer means… Read more »