PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The Trail of Governors statue unveiling ceremony planned for next month (June 12) in Pierre has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Foundation Board planned to unveil life-size bronze statues honoring Govs. Charles Sheldon (2nd), Coe Crawford (6th) and Carl Gunderson (11th). Foundation board president Rick Jensen says… Read more »
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Financial, safety concerns will keep aquatic center closed
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will not open this summer. The Aberdeen Park and Recreation Board met in special session Wednesday afternoon and recommended not opening the pool, citing both financial and health concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s the horrible, responsible thing to do,” said board member David… Read more »
COVID-19 could present bussing challenges, school board candidates say
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Three of four candidates for the Aberdeen Public Board of Education shared their thoughts about the state of education and what can be expected going forward during a candidate forum Tuesday. The candidates include incumbents Kevin Burckhard, Aaron Schultz and Brian Sharp and challenger Randy Evans. There are… Read more »
Meister retiring as fire chief
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Randy Meister is hanging up his hat as fire chief for Aberdeen Fire & Rescue. Meister has been chief for three years, and previously held positions as battalion chief, lieutenant, firefighter and deputy fire marshal, a job he started in 1994 when he began his career with the… Read more »
Governor’s press conference at 3 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 3 this afternoon. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations. The link to the press conference is: Facebook.com/govnoem OR SD.Net
Document says county planners new of old mine before houses constructed
Rapid City Journal photo BLACK HAWK, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — A developer’s document for a subdivision where a massive sinkhole has caused homeowners to evacuate in Black Hawk says county planners were told about an old mine underneath the property before construction began. The Rapid City Journal reports the Meade County Planning Board approved… Read more »
Active COVID-19 cases in South Dakota continue to decline
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While there were 92 new cases of COVID-19 reported by the state on Wednesday, the number of active cases continues to drop. There were also 109 new recoveries reported lowering the amount of active cases in South Dakota to 1,108. That total stood at 1,326 a week ago. There were also… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:45 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations.
Milbank man identified in motorcycle crash in Big Stone City
BIG STONE CITY, S.D. (Press Release) – A Milbank, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Saturday night in a motorcycle crash in Big Stone City. A 2019 Kawasaki ZX636GKFA was southbound on South Dakota Highway 109 when it went through the intersection with U.S. Highway 12, left the roadway, went into… Read more »
Noem to talk to families dealing with sinkholes in Blackhawk
PIERRE, S.D. (KBHB) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says she plans to host a conference call with the families evacuated from their homes due to sinkholes that opened up in a Blackhawk subdivision. During her daily conference call Tuesday, the governor said she’s getting a lot of questions… Noem hasn’t said when she would… Read more »