YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Local governments across the state are pushing to finish up their budgets by next month. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says they are working on a very tight time line. Leon says because of the deadline, they are missing some important financial information. Leon, who is a vice president of the… Read more »
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South Dakota universities report more than 90 COVID-19 cases
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota universities have reported nearly 100 cases of coronavirus cases among students and staff. The University of South Dakota reported the highest number of people affected by the coronavirus, with 61 active cases and 331 people in quarantine. Four other public universities reported cases among students and staff, with… Read more »
Active COVID cases drop, state reports one new death
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s number of active COVID-19 cases dropped for the second straight day and there was one new death according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The state had 66 new cases along with 82 new recoveries, lowering the active infections to 1,513 (there were 1,222 one… Read more »
Aberdeen man charged with murder following early-morning stabbing
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – An Aberdeen man has been arrested following a fatal stabbing early this morning, according to information on the Aberdeen Police Department Facebook page. At approximately 2:35 a.m. Aberdeen Police responded to the 300 block of N Lincoln Street in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival officers located an adult male… Read more »
Forward Into Light this evening celebrates women’s right to vote
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen will be celebrating the anniversary of women’s right to vote with a variety of events this evening. The event is called Forward Into Light. Laure Swanson, a volunteer who helped to organize the festivities, said things will get started at 5 p.m. Several notable buildings in town will later be… Read more »
Noem preparing to speak at Republican National Convention
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (KWAT) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem speaks to the Republican National Convention in Charlotte today. She says it will be new territory for her. The governor says she shares President Trump’s concerns about the prospects of a largely vote-by-mail election on Nov. 3. And what will her message be in today’s speech??
Republicans and Democrats still a ways apart on next stimulus plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – While Members of Congress aren’t due to return to Washington until after Labor Day, talks are still going on over the next economic stimulus plan. South Dakota Senator John Thune says Republicans and Democrats are still a ways apart. Thune says they want to make the next round more targeted. Thune… Read more »
Statues of Rushmore presidents considered for State Capitol
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Could the four faces affixed on Mount Rushmore someday be looking down over the State Capitol Complex in Pierre? Governor Kristi Noem Chief of Staff Tony Venhuizen presented the idea to the Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission last week. Venhuizen says statue alcoves were built into the Rotunda and Capitol… Read more »
Shade and water critical for animals dealing with heat
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The heat index in the Northern Plains will be in the triple digits most of the week. That will mean heat issues with livestock and making it challenging for producers to keep them cool. SDSU Extension Veterinarian Dr. Russ Daly says providing reliable shade and water for the animals is critical.… Read more »
Plans moving forward on events center in Sturgis
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says they are moving forward with appraisals and inspections of a building they are interested in making a future events center. The council signed a purchase agreement on the property, known as Mr. Al’s on Main Street, last month, but a lot of work remains before… Read more »