PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The 2020 Governor’s Awards were presented to seven individuals and businesses across the state to recognize their contributions toward the rehabilitation and employment of people with disabilities. Governor Kristi Noem presented the awards in the State Capitol Rotunda and says South Dakota has made progress in advancing opportunities for the disabled.… Read more »
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Appointments required for drive-up COVID testing at Avera
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) — As hospitalization rates increase across South Dakota, Avera health professionals are encouraging everyone to review the basics of COVID-19 awareness and prevention. Anyone experiencing symptoms should call the local Avera COVID Hotline at 605-622-8690. If Aberdeen Family Physicians is closed, you may also call 1-877-AT-AVERA. However, you should only visit… Read more »
One killed, two injured in crash in Mobridge
MOBRIDGE, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and two others were injured in a one-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Mobridge. Names of the three juveniles involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 1997 Ford F50 pickup was southbound on 10th Avenue West when the female driver, 16, lost control of… Read more »
NSU to celebrate Constitution Day Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Northern State will once again be celebrating Constitution Day. The event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 17, which coincides with the original date of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. NSU History Professor Ric Dias talked about the event. There will be a variety of activities around campus, plus individuals… Read more »
Northern Electric to host drive-in annual meeting
BATH, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern Electric Cooperative will hold a drive-in annual meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the cooperative’s headquarters office on U.S. Highway 12 in Bath. Due to COVID-19 members are being asked to attend and participate in the meeting from their vehicles. The cooperative’s 73rd annual meeting will be like a… Read more »
FBI offers reward in 2016 slaying in Eagle Butte
EAGLE BUTTE, S.D. (AP) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for leads in an unsolved South Dakota homicide from 2016. The Minneapolis Field Office of the FBI is offering the reward for information about the murder of Jessie Wallace Cook in Eagle Butte. The FBI hopes new… Read more »
East River Electric presents proposal for substation north of Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – A public hearing before a joint meeting of the Hughes County Commission and Pierre City Commission brought no comment on a proposal by East River Electric Power Cooperative to build a substation north of Pierre. The roughly eight acres of 160 acres of land owned by the City of Pierre sits… Read more »
Rounds says Democrats did not want to bring stimulus bill to floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Senate negotiators are trying to pick up the pieces of the failed negotiations over another economic stimulus bill. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says they had a bill that Republicans could support but Democrats rejected. Rounds says Democrats didn’t want to bring the bill to the floor. Rounds says he hopes… Read more »
Economy showing signs of recovery, still work to do
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – While the Mid America economy is showing continued signs of recovery, more help is needed. Ernie Goss, director of Creighton University’s Economic Forecasting Group, says progress on COVID-19 is critical. Goss says many businesses are having a hard time getting the supplies they need. Goss says a large part of the… Read more »
West coast fires causing haze in Midwest
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — If the skies seem a little hazy this week, or the sun doesn’t seem quite as bright, there’s a reason for that, according to National Weather Service forecaster Travis Tarver. He says you might notice it early in the morning or in the evening with some brilliant colors around sunrise and… Read more »