PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered that flags at the South Dakota State Capitol be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sundown on Wednesday, Aug. 5, in honor of former Attorney General Mark Meierhenry. Meierhenry was South Dakota’s 26th Attorney General, serving from 1979-1987; he had previously served as deputy attorney… Read more »
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Man surrenders after pointing gun at two people, firing it
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A man was arrested Friday after being accused of pointing a gun at two people and firing it outside an apartment complex in Rapid City. The 18-year-old man was taken into custody after surrendering to law enforcement officers many hours later. Witnesses told police the man pointed a handgun at… Read more »
Man sentenced to 60 years for fatal beating with baseball bat
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A man who pleaded guilty to fatally beating a retired teacher with a baseball bat has been sentenced in Pennington County to 60 years in prison. Thirty-one-year-old Andrew Eastman earlier pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in a deal with prosecutors. Eastman was a work release prisoner when he walked away… Read more »
State has slight increase in active COVID cases; one new death
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state saw a slight increase in active COVID-19 infections and one new death in numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state reported 80 new cases and 71 new recoveries, raising the total of active cases to 873 (there were 817 one week ago). The new… Read more »
Brown County Summer Fest looking for vendors
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Officials are looking for vendors for the upcoming Brown County Summer Fest. Brown County Commission Chair Rachel Kippley said vendor space is available at the Holum Expo Building. There will be a reduced schedule compared to the Brown County Fair, which was postponed until next year. Kippley said vendor hours will… Read more »
One dies after ingesting hand sanitizer containing methanol
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota health officials reported one person has died of methanol poisoning after ingesting hand sanitizer containing methanol. State epidemiologist Josh Clayton says two other people are hospitalized with methanol poisoning. The Food and Drug Administration is warning people not to use certain alcohol-based hand sanitizers due to the dangerous… Read more »
605 Strong program off to solid start
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – More than 1,875 South Dakotans have found COVID-19 support and resources since the launch of the 605 Strong program, the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) announced. “The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every one of us in South Dakota and it is important to remember there is help available… Read more »
Rounds responds to President’s tweet about delaying election
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump got attention when he tweeted out a question about delaying the November election because of fears of fraud connected to mail in ballots. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he thinks it was a question about the security of mailed ballots. Rounds says the system used in South Dakota… Read more »
Department of Health provides SDSU with testing equipment
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – An important facet of students returning to South Dakota State University will be COVID-19 testing availability. SDSU President Barry Dunn says the South Dakota Department of health has provided the university with testing equipment. Dunn says Brookings Health System, Sanford and Avera are great partners and they’re as ready as they… Read more »
Public offices gradually reopening
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Public offices from cities to counties to the state are slowly reopening as staff returns from working remotely. South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder says they know it has been a struggle. Haeder says most of his staff is back in the office. Haeder says they are allowing limited public access.… Read more »