PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Interim Joint Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee of the South Dakota legislature held the first meeting to talk about the use of the CARES Act funding the state got from the federal government. Committee Co-Chair, Representative Thomas Brunner of Nisland says they have been talking with Governor Kristi Noem. Brunner… Read more »
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Timing important when getting flu shot
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Health care professionals are telling us this is a critical year to get a flu shot. Mark List, a family medicine physician with Avera Health in Sioux Falls, says timing is important with getting the vaccine. List says the next couple of weeks will be peak time for a flu… Read more »
One killed in tractor-sprayer crash near Ipswich
IPSWICH, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died Monday afternoon in a tractor/sprayer crash near Ipswich. The name of the person is not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 1987 Custom C70 tractor/sprayer was westbound on 132nd Street, which is a gravel road. The driver attempted to miss a deer in the… Read more »
Noem praises Lake Area Technical College during Governor’s Luncheon
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem praised the work of Lake Area Technical College in educating students in high demand areas of the workforce during her speech at the 18th annual Governor’s Luncheon Monday. She says the country is taking notice. The governor says filling those high demand areas in the workforce… Read more »
Mina woman identified in fatal crash west of Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.D. (Press Release) – A Mina, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died in a two-vehicle crash last Friday morning west of Columbia. A 2013 Dodge Journey was northbound on 391st Avenue when it failed to stop for a posted stop sign at the intersection with 123rd Street. The vehicle was… Read more »
Ravnsborg crash report, 911 call will be made public
PIERRE, S.D. (By Danielle Ferguson and Joe Sneve Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – The report for an investigation into a fatal crash involving South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg will be made public, officials announced Tuesday. The South Dakota Secretary of Public Safety Craig Price at a press conference alongside Gov. Kristi Noem Tuesday afternoon… Read more »
Active infections down, hospitalizations up, no new deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s active COVID-19 infections decreased by more than 100 and there were no new deaths, however the number of people hospitalized in connection with the virus jumped up, according to totals released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 195 new cases along with 306 new… Read more »
Governor to hold press conference at 12:45 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at 12:45. 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
Water to be off in part of Aberdeen Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, water will be off in the following area to replace a water valve: South Park Street from Goodrich Avenue to Prospect Avenue The Public Works Department suggest that residents in the affected area collect and store water for personal and restroom… Read more »
Ochs notices some businesses trending upward
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the local community, things are starting to return to normal just a bit. Gail Ochs, President of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, said it depends on each individual business, but that she has noticed a trend in a positive direction. The Chamber has many… Read more »