YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Despite recent reports that show the numbers of coronavirus infections flattening, people still need to keep their distance and wear a mask. Dr. Mike Pietila of Yankton says those practices are paying off. Pietila says he isn’t seeing enough people wearing masks. Pietila says there are some trends he is watching.… Read more »
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Human-caused fire on Pine Ridge Reservation fully contained
PINE RIDGE, S.D. (KBHB) — A human-caused fire on the Pine Ridge Reservation is reportedly at 100-percent containment, after a day that saw the fire area balloon from 200 to just short of 16-hundred acres in size. The Wilson Road fire was reported Tuesday afternoon, and is believed to be caused by fireworks usage, in… Read more »
Home day care destroyed by Wednesday afternoon fire
A home near the intersection of 131st Street and 390th Avenue was destroyed by a Wednesday afternoon fire. (American News Photo by Scott Waltman) ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Scott Waltman swaltman@aberdeennewscom and Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – A Wednesday afternoon destroyed a house near the intersection of 131st Street and 390th Avenue. Crews were called 2329 N.… Read more »
FDIC helping banks with PPP loans
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Many banks have been working overtime to help businesses and ag producers apply for “Paycheck Protection Program” loans through the Small Business Administration. Many of the rules for the program are still being written and the head of the FDIC, Jelena McWilliams says they are helping banks work through those. McWilliams… Read more »
Dental Van coming to Aberdeen in July
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Delta Dental Van is coming to Aberdeen. The van will be parked at 815 First Ave. S.E. in front of the Avera Human Performance Center. Diane Lehr, Program Coordinator with Discover Your Child, said the van will be in town multiple weeks. The van will provide dental care for individuals… Read more »
Legislators know budget issues looming
SALEM, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators are waiting on Governor Kristi Noem possibly calling a special session of the legislature to deal with potential budget problems. Representative Kent Peterson of Salem says it is top of mind for most of them. Noem has said a special session won’t be needed this month but could… Read more »
Five vying for Miss Rodeo title
FORT PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – While most of the action at the South Dakota High School Rodeo Association Finals happens in the areas at the Stanley County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre, there are things happening outside of the area as well. One of those events is the queen contest– an event Miss Rodeo South… Read more »
Dept. of Health offers assistance to Sturgis Rally officials
PIERRE, S.D. (KBHB) – The South Dakota Department of Health says staying safe at this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally starts with each individual. During today’s media briefing, health secretary Kim Malson-Rysdon asked if the state had any special plans for the rally after the city of Sturgis voted on toning down this year’s rally due… Read more »
What you can do if you have fair concert tickets or camping reservations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – With no Brown County Fair this year, questions are circulating about concert tickets, camping and more. The decision — the result of the COVID-19 pandemic — was made Tuesday by the county commission. Legally, it’s being called a postponement, which allows the concerts booked for the grandstand to… Read more »
SBA revises Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness application
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, posted a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020, signed into law by President Trump on June 5, 2020. In addition to revising the full forgiveness… Read more »