YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is marking a couple of landmarks in their history this year. Executive Director Troy Larson talked about the details. Larson says they have several pipeline projects underway. Larson says they also have some raw water and storage projects under construction. Those projects will bring… Read more »
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Ekeren selected Interim Regional President, CEO of Avera Queen of Peace
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Doug Ekeren, President and CEO of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton has been selected as the Interim Regional President and CEO of Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. He will succeed Tom Clark, who was recently named the Chief Strategy and Growth Officer for Avera Health. Clark will assume… Read more »
Active COVID cases drops by 70 statewide
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The number of active cases of COVID-19 dropped by 70 today according to the South Dakota Department of Health. The state reported 58 new cases and also 127 new recoveries, lowering the number of active cases to 875 (there were 801 active cases a week ago). There was one new death… Read more »
Noem amends executive order on registration renewals
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Noem signed an Executive Order amending the emergency declaration extending certain vehicle registration renewals and the time period to title newly acquired vehicles. South Dakotans who had been delayed in renewing their registrations during the months of March and May of 2020 will have until July 31, 2020, to… Read more »
Man identified in fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash west of Winner
WINNER, S.D. (Press Release) – A 41-year-old man has been identified as the person who died early Saturday morning in a vehicle-pedestrian crash west of Winner. A 2018 Mazda3 was eastbound on U.S. Highway 18 when the vehicle struck Kenneth Beard who was walking on the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His… Read more »
Sanford Aberdeen to thank community with summer treat drive-through
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – To thank the community for its support, Sanford Aberdeen will host a drive-through event on Tuesday, July 14, offering free summer treats. “The last few months have been challenging for everyone, but we are so grateful for the support the community has shown us,” said Ashley Erickson, executive director at… Read more »
Flow-testing fire hydrants continuing on Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From Railroad Avenue North to City Limits Between North 5th St to West City Limits The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience… Read more »
Gettysburg police patch, logos are gone, city confirms
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Gettysburg has closed the book on the use of its police logo featuring a Confederate flag. In recent weeks the patch on uniforms and logo that have been in use since 2009 have come under fire. They depicted U.S. and Confederate flags side by side with a Civil… Read more »
Malsam-Rysdon says officials still learning about virus
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Kimberley Guilfoyle, (gill-foil) the girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr., and a Trump Campaign official tested positive for the coronavirus when she visited western South Dakota on Friday. Governor Kristi Noem appeared at a fundraiser with her and there is an image of the two hugging. State Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon… Read more »
Dacotah Prairie Museum reopening on Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It’s been a while in the making, but the Dacotah Prairie Museum is reopening its doors on Wednesday, July 8. The facility will have limited hours to start out. Patricia Kendall, Museum Director, provides the details. A traveling exhibit is still in place from when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Kendall said… Read more »