WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – It’s been an awful spring for the airline industry. Many people were scared to fly in the midst of a global pandemic, and because of that, airline passenger boardings plummeted. But numbers are beginning to bounce back, according to Watertown Regional Airport Manager Todd Syhre. Syhre spoke at Monday’s Airport Board… Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – While the latest report on the Mid America economy showed some signs of recovery there are still some risks. Creighton University Professor Ernie Goss, who coordinates the monthly survey, says reopening the economy successfully is the biggest factor. Goss says the U.S. needs to pull back on any additional tariffs. Goss… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – School administrators across the state are hoping normalcy will have returned by the start of the coming school year (2020-21), but the COVID-19 pandemic has them making plans in case it hasn’t. Pierre Schools Supt. Dr. Kelly Glodt told the school board at Monday’s meeting, if school starts on time… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera is now offering antibody testing for COVID-19, a direct-to-consumer blood test available through Avera QuickLab locations and various Avera clinics. “Antibody tests – also known as IgG or serology tests — may detect whether someone has been exposed to COVID-19. Antibodies are proteins in the blood that the body’s… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, water will be off in the following areas for water main work: On S 3rd St between 7th Ave SW & 8th Ave SW and On 7th Ave SW between S 3rd St & S 4th St The Public Works Department… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – Around two dozen people spoke to the Sturgis City Council Monday night in favor of and opposed to a full fledged motorcycle rally this year. The council is faced with a difficult decision next week — whether or not to go ahead with the rally as planned, or tone it down… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – There may be some form of entertainment in August in Aberdeen, but it is highly unlikely that it will be this year’s version of the Brown County Fair. The 23-member Fair Board unanimously recommended to postpone the fair until next year during this morning’s Brown County Commission Meeting. Following a two-hour… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The so called “Heroes Act” passed by the U.S. House last month won’t get far in the Senate. It was a $3 trillion economic rescue package seen as the next step in the pandemic recovery. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the Senate is still committed to stabilizing the economy. Rounds… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – Mitchell School Board members last night expressed concern with the Mitchell School District’s level of summer activities. Activities Director Cory Aadland confirmed that voluntary practices for boys and girls basketball, volleyball, football, boys and girls soccer, marching band, and competitive dance started on June 1 in several different venues. Aadland also… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — It was on this day in 1972, that 238 people were killed when a freak rainstorm event triggered a massive flash flood that plowed through Rapid City. The Black Hills Flood of 1972, also known as the Rapid City Flood, is considered to be the most detrimental flood in South… Read more »