GETTYSURG, S.D. (Press Release) – A second person has died as a result of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash that happened June 18 west of Gettysburg. A 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was westbound on U.S. Highway 212 when the driver lost control as the vehicle entered a right-turning curve. The vehicle cross the centerline… Read more »
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Mission man accused of beating man to death with metal bat
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a Mission man is accused of beating a man to death with a metal bat. The Rapid City Journal reports that 37-year-old Nathan Blue Bird Sr. is charged in federal court with second-degree murder and assault with a dangerous weapon. He has pleaded not guilty. Blue Bird is… Read more »
State reports four new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported four new COVID-19 related deaths today in numbers released by the Department of Health. Those deaths, which included residents of Beadle, Buffalo, Lyman and Pennington counties, bring the overall total to 97 deaths. South Dakota also reported 67 new cases to go along with 49 new recoveries, leaving… 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.
Northern merges two academic areas
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – This summer, Northern State University is merging two of its academic areas to create one larger administrative unit that blends business and education. Northern’s new College of Professional Studies will bring together the Millicent Atkins School of Education and NSU School of Business, creating a shared mission of preparing students… Read more »
Clayton says initial models based on broad estimates
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – When the coronavirus pandemic was first spreading, state health officials estimated that by July 1 as many as 130,000 people in South Dakota could be infected and there would be a need for 5,000 hospital beds. The total number of infections has fallen well below those projections. State Epidemiologist Dr Josh… Read more »
Aqua Addicts performing two of the next three evenings
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Aqua Addicts are off and skiing. The group made its season-opening debut last week and will be back in action at 7 tonight at Dahme Lake and again at Wylie Lake at 7 on Saturday evening. While the coronavirus limited some of the preseason routines, Aqua Addicts Show Director… Read more »
Johnson looking forward to Mount Rushmore event
WASHINGTON, D.C. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota will celebrate the Fourth of July this year in grand style. In addition to a return of fireworks at Mount Rushmore, the monument will be getting a visit from President Donald Trump on Friday, July 3. U.S. Congressman Dusty Johnson is excited about the event. Protests throughout the country… Read more »
Gettysburg, Pa. sends letter to Gettysburg, SD about flag controversy
GETTYSBURG, S.D.(KELO.com) — The City of Gettysburg Pennsylvania has sent a letter to the City of Gettysburg South Dakota about the Confederate flag controversy. South Dakota’s Gettysburg has the confederate flag on its city police patch. Pennslyvania’s Gettysburg says it’s weighing in after being contacted by people in South Dakota. “While our Borough does not have… Read more »
Program to now provide help for those with drug records
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – A law now in effect will allow people with drug felonies on their records to be able to access the “Temporary Assistance to Needy Families” program. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls was the prime sponsor of the bill. Nesiba says a visit to the women’s prison in Pierre showed… Read more »