ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Citing the continued high risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus throughout the United States and in the interest of public safety, the South Dakota Board of Regents announced today that classes will temporarily move online for all of its institutions, including Northern State University. “It has been an unprecedented… Read more »
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Police asking residents to stay away from 100 block of Seventh Ave. N.W.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook post) – The Aberdeen Police Department has posted on its Facebook page that it is currently dealing with a situation in the 100 block of Seventh Ave. N.W. Streets are barricaded for blocks in all directions. The APD advises staying away from the area for safety reasons. If you are in… Read more »
Mayor Schaunaman shares thoughts on COVID-19
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman provided his thoughts Monday morning on the current COVID-19 situation in the Hub City. He said there are no confirmed cases in Aberdeen. Mayor Schaunaman said that people should refrain from binge shopping for certain items, which prevents others from getting those items. He said local businesses… Read more »
Emergency operations center activated in Brown County
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Today the emergency operations center was activated in Brown County. As communities begin preparations for the COVID-19 virus, our primary objective at this time is to provide a centralized and unified point for releasing current and valid information. Again, the activation of the emergency operations center is strictly a proactive… Read more »
Salvation Army to distribute free lunches to children this week
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The Salvation Army in Aberdeen will be distributing free lunches to area children Monday through Friday. Schools have been canceling a week of classes or implementing extended spring breaks in response to COVID-19. For many children that means daily food instability. The non-profit is also seeking volunteers and donations. To volunteer… Read more »
One killed in crash east of Newell
NEWELL, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died early Sunday in a one-vehicle crash east of Newell. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family. He was the only person involved. A 2004 Ford F150 pickup was eastbound on U.S. Highway 212 when the vehicle eventually went across the highway… Read more »
Yankton man arrested in fatal stabbing in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Joseph Deng Mamot, 50-years-old, of Yankton, has been arrested for first degree murder, second degree murder and two counts of first degree manslaughter in the stabbing death of his girlfriend, Akot Mater, 39, after a verbal altercation. The victim was stabbed numerous times. Minnehaha County State’s Attorney Crystal Johnson outlines… Read more »
State has nine people who have tested positive for coronavirus
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – According to the state Health Department, as of Saturday, nine people had tested positive for coronavirus in South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says they want the trend to continue. There were also 327 negative test results, with six pending. Noem says new guidelines will allow more testing. Noem says she is… Read more »
Supreme Court declares Judicial Emergency for just second time
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The South Dakota Supreme Court Friday issued an order declaring a Judicial Emergency for the state’s Unified Judicial System. Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson says a Judicial Emergency has only ever been declared once; for Gregory County after the Burke tornado last year. Each of the seven Judicial Circuits in… Read more »
House Majority Leader says major goals met during session
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators wrapped up the main run of the 2020 session late Thursday night by passing the $4.9 billion 2021 budget. House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte says they hit their major goals. Qualm says they worked with the Governor’s office to use savings in Medicaid spending. That was… Read more »