ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at 3 this afternoon. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations. The link to the press conference is: Facebook.com/govnoem OR SD.Net
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Media availability call at 11:45 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations.
Prayer gathering tonight at local hospitals
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A prayer gathering will take place at Aberdeen hospitals this evening to show support and appreciation for health care workers and patients. People will meet at Avera at 5 p.m. and Sanford at 5:20 p.m. Individuals are encouraged to have their flashers on and make posters. They can also listen… Read more »
One killed in crash south of Chancellor
CHANCELLOR, S.D. (Press Release) – A 56-year-old man died Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Chancellor. The name of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of family members. He was the only person in involved. A 2004 Dodge Durango was northbound on 461st Avenue when the vehicle went off the… Read more »
Series of cold waves on the way
AMES, Iowa (WNAX) – The fairly mild weather of the past week will be replaced by a series of cold waves from the north. Dennis Todey with the USDA Midwest Climate Hub (in Ames Iowa) says the change will hang on for a while. Todey says there is the potential for some freeze damage and… Read more »
Reward offered in burglaries at Runnings in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible two for burglaries that occurred April 5 and 7 at the Runnings store in Pierre. The Pierre Police Department and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives believe… Read more »
No decision made yet on Sturgis rally
PIERRE, S.D. (KBHB) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was asked about the status of the 80th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Wednesday during her daily press conference. Noem says as of now, there has not been any planning one way or another yet. On that note, Noem said each and every day we go… Read more »
Predictions grim for tourism industry
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The coronavirus pandemic is having an impact now and that will continue well into the future. South Dakota Department of Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen says they are getting reports. Hagen says the predictions are grim. Hagen says there are a few encouraging signs. Hagen says they are working with tourism operations… Read more »
Aberdeen Fire & Rescue delivering birthday greetings
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen Fire & Rescue has been out and about a bit more than normal in the past week and that’s a good thing. The crew has started a service where they will go around town and wish individuals 18 years or younger a happy birthday. Jesse Rystrom, Aberdeen Fire and Rescue… Read more »
Local banks helping with paycheck protection program
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Businesses hit by the pandemic have several loan and grant programs available. Steve Westra, Commissioner of the South Dakota Governors Office of Economic Development, says the federal paycheck protection program is being handled by local banks. Westra says the legislature also approved a state loan program. Westra says their turnaround time… Read more »