GROTON , S.D. (By Trent Abrego [email protected]) — A single-engine airplane crashed Sunday morning north of Groton, killing two people. Dave Lunzman, chief deputy with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, confirmed the crash. He said two people were in the plane. At the time, Lunzman didn’t know their conditions, but confirmed one person was airlifted… Read more »
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USD to offer state’s only artificial intelligence programs
VERMILLION, S.D. (Press Release) – The University of South Dakota announced several new programs in artificial intelligence (AI) that will prepare students for the future of data science and machine learning. “Traditionally speaking, AI technologies and tools are used when there is a complicated task that may be expensive and error-prone when done manually,” said… Read more »
One killed in two-vehicle crash west of Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday morning west of Columbia. Names of the two people involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 2013 Dodge Journey was northbound on 391st Avenue when it failed to stop for a posted stop… Read more »
State sees jump in hospitalizations, no new deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota saw a jump of 15 in the number of COVID-related hospitalizations in totals announced by the State Department of Health today. The state now has 98 individuals hospitalized in connection with the virus, the highest since June. The peak was 106 on May 26. The state also saw an… Read more »
Road to be closed for work on storm sewer
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 14, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for work on storm sewer lines: South Dakota Street from North Intersection of Squire Lane to South Intersection of Squire Lane The road will remain closed until work is completed. Work will be… Read more »
Parts of South Dakota experiencing drought conditions
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Despite the snow and rain South Dakota experienced earlier this week, parts of the state are in a moderate to severe drought. State fire meteorologist Darren Clabo says the precipitation will pause the drought situation, but not for very long. He says temperatures were cold enough in higher elevations to… Read more »
NSU Faculty Showcase Recital takes place Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While things may look a bit different on the campus of Northern State this fall, there is still plenty of activity in the music department. The school will host the NSU Faculty Showcase Recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater inside the Johnson Fine… Read more »
Council could hear plan on CARES Act relief in the coming months
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand [email protected]) – Aberdeen is one of several cities and counties across the state that will take advantage of federal stimulus funding awarded earlier this year. Aberdeen qualified for $6.4 million through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, also referred to as the CARES act. Brown County could see… Read more »
White House report says state had second highest rate of COVID cases
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A report from the White House Coronavirus Task Force says South Dakota had the second highest rate of new cases in the country and was in the red zone for positive test rates. The report says the state had 235 new cases per 100,000 population compared to a national average of… Read more »
Pierre man identified in fatal crash in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – A Pierre man has been identified as the person who died Saturday night in a one-vehicle crash in Pierre. A 2004 Honda Odyssey was northbound when the vehicle went over the curb and hit a tree. The driver, 42-year-old Aaron Clark, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not… Read more »