ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Brown County Summer Fest takes center stage this week at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The event officially starts at noon on Wednesday and will go through Saturday night, according to Brown County Commission Chair Rachel Kippley. Carnival rides starting moving into the fairgrounds Sunday evening. Kippley said there has been… Read more »
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Two killed in motorcycle-car crash in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Two people have died in a traffic crash in Sioux Falls. Police Sgt. Travis Olsen says the crash happened between a motorcycle and a car at an intersection east of Interstate 29 Sunday night. Officials say the two people died at the scene of the crash. There were no further… Read more »
Sioux Falls School District may be short of school bus drivers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The Sioux Falls School District may be short of bus drivers when school begins later this month. School Bus Inc. is the company that has the contract to transport Sioux Falls students to and from school by bus. Manager Jim Shafer says that concerns over the coronavirus pandemic is partially… Read more »
Road to be closed for storm sewer replacement
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8 a.m. this morning 15th Avenue SE will be closed to through traffic from South State Street to South Dakota Street for storm sewer replacement. The road will be closed until further notice. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed. Call… Read more »
Work begins on annual mill and overlay project
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Weather permitting beginning at approximately 7 a.m. this morning work will begin on the City’s annual Mill & Overlay project. The work will begin with milling the street surfaces and then move on to paving operations after that. Streets scheduled for this work are: First Avenue SE from S… Read more »
COVID-19 antibody tests available at Sturgis Rally
STURGIS, S.D. (KOTA) – A national vendor is offering COVID-19 antibody tests at the Sturgis Rally and they’re offering them to anyone who wants one. The company says they are working with another Black Hills area company to offer 27,000 of the antibody tests. Tests cost $45 and involve taking a blood sample, usually from… Read more »
Next stimulus bill breaks down over unemployment payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Congressional talks over the next round of economic stimulus broke down over unemployment payments. Senate Republicans balked at continuing the $600 per week federal payments. Under current rules, if a worker is recalled to their job and refuses, they lose their unemployment benefits. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says its not… Read more »
Pierre breaks ground on new drinking water treatment facility
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A ground breaking ceremony was Friday morning at the site of Pierre’s new drinking water treatment facility. In June 2018, 73% of those voting in Pierre approved the plan to build a new $37.5 million water treatment facility in Steamboat Park to reduce the high mineral content found in the… Read more »
Face masks to be challenging for younger students
AVON, S.D. (WNAX) – School districts across the state are working through their back to class plans as most will welcome students back later this month. In the Avon District, face masks usage will be recommended for students and staff. Superintendent Tom Culver says they know it will be a challenge for the kids in… Read more »
Risk Management Agency extends deadline on crop insurance
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Risk Management Agency of USDA has extended the deadline for premium and administrative fee payments on crop insurance. Yankton Crop Insurance Agent Dave Hubbs says it gives farmers more time to get those payments in without picking up interest fees by moving the deadline back a couple of months. He… Read more »