ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – There are many facets to dealing with the COVID-19 virus and one of those impacted in a major way is Vitalant Blood Services. Abbie Arneson, Senior Donor Recruiter for Vitlant, stopped short of calling the need critical, but said there as never been a need for blood quite like the present.… Read more »
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Catholic Schools to start virtual learning setting on Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Catholic Schools will be back in session next week, although it won’t be in a traditional school setting. Tim Weisz, Aberdeen Roncalli Superintendent, talked about the changes. Learning will take place solely through online communication. He said provisions have been made to make sure every student has access to… Read more »
Sioux Falls Regional Airport sees 50 percent reduction in passengers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Sioux Falls Regional Airport is seeing a 50 percent or more reduction in passenger volume since the Coronavirus Crisis kicked in. Airport Manager Dan Letiller says the decline could grow bigger in the coming weeks. He says the 50 percent decline equates to the loss of 2,000 in-bound and… Read more »
No delay of checks from South Dakota Retirement System
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – People receiving checks from the South Dakota Retirement System will not see a delay in service because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but members will experience temporary changes in operations. Executive director Travis Almond says they remain focused on long-term sustainability and the delivery of adequate benefits to members. He says… Read more »
Noem addresses shortage of supplies
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Officials have announced South Dakota’s public health lab has halted COVID-19 testing due to a shortage of supplies. At an appearance at Monument Health in Rapid City today, Governor Kristi Noem says the lab had to delay testing after running out of supplies both from the Centers for Disease Control… Read more »
State halts COVID-19 testing due to supply shortage
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Officials have announced South Dakota’s public health lab has halted COVID-19 testing due to a shortage of supplies. The lab had to stop this week after running out of supplies both from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private suppliers. It ran tests for medium and high risk… Read more »
Police offering reward following spray painting in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook Post) – We’re receiving multiple reports this morning of property that was spray painted. Please check your property for damage and cameras if you have them for suspicious activity. We’re offering a $250 reward for information leading to the detention or arrest of the suspect(s) involved. You can reach an officer… Read more »
Department of Revenue working remotely
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Revenue staff, though not in the office, is working remotely to assist South Dakotans. DOR Online Motor Vehicle Services Our online services allow you to review and renew your vehicle registration/decals and license plates, purchase new license plates, opt-in for email renewal and general notifications,… Read more »
Judge rules DNA can be used in murder case from nearly 40 years ago
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Argus Leader) — A judge has ruled prosecutors can use DNA evidence investigators pulled from the trash of a Sioux Falls woman charged with killing her newborn nearly 40 years ago. Second Circuit Court Judge Susan Sabers this week denied a request from the defense attorney for Theresa Bentaas to suppress the… Read more »
Bodies found on reservation believed to be those of missing men
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — Sheriff’s officials say two bodies found on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation are believed to be those of cousins who have been missing for more than two months. Oglala Lakota County Sheriff Joe Herman says autopsies will confirm the identity of the two, but that “it is very… Read more »