PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Almost 20,000 South Dakota businesses were approved for “Paycheck Protection Program” loans through the Small Business Administration, coordinated in many cases by local banks. South Dakota Bankers Association President Curt Everson says there are some big numbers. Everson says there were some problems in accessing the loans. Everson says the program… Read more »
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Peak could hit South Dakota late June into early July
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While infection projection models continue to change, most seem to agree that the peak numbers are still in front of us. Doug Ekeren, (eck-urn) President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they are using an adjusted model that takes Sioux Falls out of the mix. Ekeren says they also… Read more »
One killed, three injured in crash near Parker
PARKER, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and three others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning near Parker. Names of those involved have not yet been released pending notification of family members. A 2018 Ford F350 Super Duty pickup was northbound on South Dakota Highway 19 when it moved to the southbound… Read more »
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Brown County double in one week
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Brown County COVID-19 cases increased by 13 in two days, adding three cases on Saturday and 10 cases on Sunday. The county has reported 120 total cases, according to Sunday numbers from the South Dakota Department of Health. A week ago there were 59 cases reported in the county. No deaths… Read more »
Cave-exploring group studies sinkhole under Blackhawk homes
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — The cave-exploring group Paha Sapa Grotto held a major on-line presentation to talk about their exploration of the huge sinkhole under the ground in a neighborhood in Black Hawk. The two huge holes that opened up two weeks ago forced the evacuation of a dozen homes. Karl Emmanuel of Paha… Read more »
Special session put on hold
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem had said she would call a special session of the legislature in June to deal with an expected budget hole caused by the pandemic. Now she says that may be pushed off to September, or possibly wait until the next regular session in 2021. The state… Read more »
Runoff to be above normal, but well contained
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – Runoff into the Missouri River system is expected to be above normal again this year but well contained in the reservoir system. Kevin Grode a lead in the river regulation office for the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says they have seen a few dry months. Grode says their run off… Read more »
Virtual backgrounds feature Aberdeen area
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – More and more people are conducting meetings online these days and now local residents have the option of customizing their backgrounds. The Aberdeen Area Covention and Visitors Bureau has designed about a dozen backgrounds that people can use. Katherine Grandstrand, Convention Sales and Marketing Director with the CVB, talked about the… Read more »
Aberdeen man arrested in theft of golf carts, drug charges
ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook) – On April 7, Aberdeen Police responded to the Rolling Hills Golf Course for the theft of a golf cart. On April 8, Aberdeen Police responded to Lee Park Golf Course for the theft of another golf cart. On April 22 Aberdeen Police responded to the 400 block of N 4th… Read more »
Aberdeen Family Y to open in phases starting Monday, May 18
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Family Y will be reopening in phases starting Monday, May 18, according to the YMCA Facebook page. The post notes that there will be limited space, programming and amenities. Phase 1 hours will be 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and… Read more »