SISSETON, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died late Friday night in a pedestrian-vehicle crash north of Sisseton. Names of the people involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 2007 GMC Yukon was northbound in the driving lane when it hit the male pedestrian who was walking partially on the… Read more »
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Commission approves placement of fence surrounding Governor’s Residence
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission approved the placement of a proposed security fence to surround the Governor’s Residence in Pierre. Public Safety Secretary Craig Price says South Dakota is one of only three states where the Governor’s Residence is not protected with a barrier. Bureau of Administration Commissioner Scott… Read more »
Mount Rushmore protest leader faces felony charges
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The leader of a July 3 protest before President Donald Trump’s visit to Mount Rushmore is facing added charges that bring his potential prison sentence to 17 years. Pennington County prosecutors have added a felony and misdemeanor charge to their case against Nick Tilsen, who helped lead a demonstration that… Read more »
Aberdeen Fire & Rescue: Weig selected as next chief
ABERDEEN, S.D. (From American News Staff Reports) – Joel Weig will be Aberdeen’s next fire chief, according to a Facebook post by Aberdeen Fire & Rescue. The city council is expected to make that formal at Monday’s meeting. But City Manager Joe Gaa has announced Weig, who has been with the department since 1999, is… Read more »
State has third highest single-day COVID total, two new deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – COVID-19 cases spiked in South Dakota according to numbers from the state department of health today. The state had 193 new confirmed cases, the third highest single day total since the virus began and the most since early May. It also had two new deaths. The new cases, along with 84… Read more »
Nobody injured in Leola bus crash
LEOLA, S.D. (American News Staff Reports) – A Leola School District school bus was involved in a collision Friday morning before classes. Nobody was injured, according to the superintendent. “Everyone is OK, just shaken up,” Leola Superintendent Bev Myer said. “I’m impressed with how our bus handled the situation.” According to a Facebook post by… Read more »
Sertoma Club Rummage Sale today and tomorrow at Wylie Park
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Annual Sertoma Club Rummage Sale is taking place today and tomorrow at Wylie Park. Kristan Morris, Sertoma Club board member, talked about the event. She said that typically the sale takes place in the spring. Morris noted that one area business in particular has been instrumental in the sale. There… Read more »
Rapid City Police investigation fatal shooting
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Police in Rapid City are investigating a fatal shooting and trying to determine if it was on purpose or accidental. The shooting Wednesday night took the life of 22-year-old Brandon Wounded Arrow. Police spokesman Brendyn Medina says officers have interviewed witnesses and are waiting for autopsy and forensic results. As… Read more »
Hot and dry conditions to persist
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It has been a hot and dry summer and those conditions will continue at least in the short term. Laura Edwards, State Climatologist, said to expect more warm days through early next week. She said that the area has gone from flood concerns to drought conditions. Edwards also provided an update… Read more »
Dept. of Health not releasing school districts that have COVID cases
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Department of Health says there are about 40 people that tested positive for COVID-19 from 19 school districts across the state. State Epidemiologist Dr Josh Clayton says they are not releasing the districts involved. Clayton says they are also tracking positive cases among college students, in state and… Read more »