ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The NSU Counseling Center received a grant to aid in opioid misuse prevention from the Department of Social Services Division of Behavioral Health. The $20,000 grant will help the NSU Counseling Center provide Generation Rx University Opioid Prevention and Education training to the students of Northern, as well as support social media… Read more »
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City Council passes ordinance on truck routes, load limits
ABERDEEN, S.D.(APD Facebook Post) – The Aberdeen City Council passed an ordinance that establishes truck routes, sets axle and tire load limits to help prevent unnecessary damages to City roadways. The links to view the City Ordinance, Truck Route Map, and Permits Options are on the City of Aberdeen Website under the Engineering Department and… Read more »
Murder suspect has ties to group which planned to rob others
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Argus Leader) — An arrest affidavit says the man charged with killing a pizza delivery driver has ties to a group of people in Sioux Falls who had plans to make money by robbing people. Jahennessy Deunique LaPaul Bryant, 21, was arrested Wednesday in Sioux Falls on charges of first-degree murder, second-degree… Read more »
Avera releases statement on coronavirus
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera is aware that people in the United States are beginning to be concerned about COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the virus could now spread within communities among people who have not traveled to China, Italy and other sites.… Read more »
Houser returning to Brown County Fair
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Randy Houser is coming back to the Brown County Fair. Houser was announced as a co-headliner for the Thursday night of the fair by Derek Ricci, BCF Manager, this morning. Ricci said that Houser has a resume of hits. Ricci will announced the final three acts of this year’s fair next… Read more »
‘Riot boosting’ legislation reaches governor’s desk
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The re-boot of so-called “riot boosting” legislation has cleared the South Dakota Senate and its next stop is under the pen of Governor Kristi Noem. Senators voted 27 to 8 to pass the bill on the Governor. Parts of similar legislation last year were found to be unconstitutional. Noem remains confident… Read more »
Budget among biggest issues remaining during session
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators have only four days left in the session to wrap up business for 2020. One of the major outstanding issues is the budget. Senate Minority Leader Troy Heinert of Mission says they are still focused on increased funding for schools. Heinert says they do agree with Governor Kristi… Read more »
Final debate on hemp bill delayed until next week
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The bill authorizing industrial hemp in South Dakota has hit the final stage of debate in the state Senate but has been delayed until next week. Representative Lee Qualm of Platte, one of the sponsors, says there are still some differences with the Governor’s office. Qualm says not all of the… Read more »
State developing response to spread of coronavirus
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says the state is developing a response to the possible spread of the coronavirus. Noem says the state now has a task force. Noem says she has also been in contact with the federal government. Congress this week approved $8 billion in emergency spending in response… Read more »
Johnson votes for emergency spending bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Congress has approved an emergency spending bill to deal with a possible outbreak of the coronavirus. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson voted for it. Johnson says the bill will make testing more widely available. Johnson says some the money is designated for a more local response. The Trump Administration had asked… Read more »