RAPID CITY, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — Hotel and campground operators in the Black Hills say the past couple of months have been rough on business due to the coronavirus outbreak, but they’re encouraged that tourists are making reservations for summer travel. Hospitality businesses are preparing for visitors with extra cleaning protocols and safety practices.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – This fall, Northern State University Wolves will celebrate the “Howling 2020s” during homecoming week. Homecoming takes place Sept. 21-26 at Northern, with the 106th annual Gypsy Day Parade set for Saturday, Sept. 26, at 9 a.m. Parade registration begins June 1. Entrants will decorate their float base on the “Howling… Read more »

ROCKERVILLE, S.D. (AP) — Seven canine teams from Colorado, Montana and Wyoming will be in South Dakota for a four-day search of a missing 9-year-old girl. Serenity Dennard was last seen in February of 2019 near the Black Hills Children’s Home in Rockerville. The search changed from a rescue to a recovery effort not long… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Over 23,000 workers now have continuing claims for unemployment benefits in South Dakota. Despite that, Labor & Regulation Department Secretary Marcia Hultman says there are still a large number of job openings. Hultman says her department can help unemployed workers find another job. Hultman says their regional offices are still closed.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The US House passed the $3 trillion  “HEROES” act last Friday that includes another round of $1,200-dollar payments, a raise for essential workers and expanded health insurance coverage. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson voted no. Johnson says republicans have not shut the door on additional economic aid. Johnson says there are… Read more »

BIG STONE CITY, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died Saturday night in a motorcycle crash in Big Stone City. The name of the person involved has not yet been released pending notification of family members. A 2019 Kawasaki ZX636GKFA was southbound on South Dakota Highway 109 when it went through the intersection with U.S.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While people have been staying home and practicing social distancing, the Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has found a pair of ways to help promote the city for times when there may be less restrictions on being out and about. The CVB is promoting a pair of free packages. One… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The traffic numbers continue to plummet in Aberdeen due to the coronavirus pandemic. Rich Krokel, Transportation Director for the city, said that numbers are way down at the Aberdeen Regional Airport. As a result, Aberdeen is down to just one flight per day. Things have gotten a little bit better for… Read more »