PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – This will be the final legislative session for Representative Ray Ring of Vermillion. He is term limited this year and will not run for any other office. Ring says he enjoyed most of his time in Pierre. A Democrat, Ring has been in a slim minority for most of his time… Read more »
News Category: Local News
House fire in Aberdeen causes minor damage
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – On March 15, 2020 at 12;27 p.m., Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire involving a single family home at 1010 S 1st Street. On arrival crews found a small exterior fire that had been extinguished upon arrival. The fire had been extinguished by the neighbors and residents of… Read more »
DSS releases guidelines for childcare providers
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The Department of Social Services (DSS) is asking childcare providers in South Dakota to take steps to ensure that the health and safety of children, families, and providers remain top priorities in the days and weeks ahead. “Childcare facilities are a vital link to supporting working families,” Governor Noem said.… Read more »
Brown County Emergency Operations Center activated
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – As communities, schools and public service organizations try to make plans and preparations in respect to the spread of COVID-19, the Brown County Emergency Operations Center has been activated. “That doesn’t mean panic, folks, this means we are being prepared. We aren’t in a panic or critical mode. We’re strictly opening… Read more »
Bethesda announces plans regarding COVID-19
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Bethesda has provided the following information: Bethesda Policy and Procedural Update: As we continue to follow guidance from the CDC and State Department of Health regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), as of 3/14/2020 Bethesda will cease all communal dining services and activities. Bethesda has been screening all employees upon entering the building,… Read more »
Aberdeen Mayor, City Manager provide updates for week ahead
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The following is an update that was posted on facebook earlier today from Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman and City Manager Lynn Lander: Although there have not been presumptive or positive cases of COVID-19 in Aberdeen, the City is taking precautions to protect our community from possible exposure. As precautionary measures:… Read more »
Aberdeen Family YMCA facilities to be closed March 14-22
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Family YMCA will close the YMCA, Youth Development Center, and CrossFit Rails following Governor Kristi Noem’s declaration of a state of emergency in South Dakota in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The facilities will be closed March 14-22. The closure is part of a mitigation strategy to prevent… Read more »
Governor declares state of emergency, asking schools to close
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says the latest report from the Department of Health shows only a slight increase in confirmed cases of coronavirus. Noem says she has asked schools to close. Aberdeen Public Schools, Aberdeen Catholic Schools and Aberdeen Christian School will all be closed next week. Christian also has… Read more »
State basketball tournaments postponed
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – At the request of Governor Noem, the remainder of the SDHSAA Class B Girls Basketball tournament is postponed. In addition, all SDHSAA state basketball tournaments for next weekend, along with the Visual Arts competition, are also postponed. The Student Council Convention, all Region music contests, and All-State Band scheduled for… Read more »
South Dakota Supreme Court declares judicial emergency
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court has issued an order declaring a judicial emergency because of the new coronavirus. The order gives the presiding judges of the state’s seven judicial circuits authority to modify or suspend court rules as warranted for dealing with the pandemic. That may be closing the courtrooms, relocating… Read more »