CORSICA, S.D. – A Mount Vernon, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash that occurred south of Corsica. A 2007 Harley Davidson FLHT Classic motorcycle was eastbound on U.S. Highway 281 when the vehicle went into the south ditch. Chris Neuheisel, 40, was the driver and… Read more »
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South Dakota’s active cases drop below 800; one new death reported
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota’s number of active COVID-19 cases dropped by 21 today and there was one new COVID-related death in the state, according to numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death raised the state’s overall total to 119. The number of active infections is currently 799 (there were… Read more »
Sheriff’s office investigating Monday drowning of a toddler
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand [email protected]) – The Brown County sheriff’s office is investigating the death of a 2-year-old girl who died while swimming by the Ordway Dam Monday evening. Brown County Chief Deputy Dave Lunzman said the child was out with her mom and mom’s boyfriend who were fishing while the girl was playing… Read more »
One killed in crash west of White River
WHITE RIVER, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died Wednesday morning (today) in a one-vehicle crash that occurred west of White River. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved. A 2007 Chevy Impala was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 44 when it… Read more »
Rife excited about future of Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It’s been an interesting year for the Aberdeen City Council having to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Councilman Josh Rife said early on, there were so many unknowns with the virus. Rife is excited about the direction Aberdeen is heading and discussed promotional efforts. Rife talked about major projects currently underway:… Read more »
South Fifth Street dump site closing date extended to 2021
Jason Kallenberger, an employee with the Brown County Landfill, picks up garbage around the dumpsters at the rural dump site on South Fifth Street near the Aberdeen Rural Fire Protection District station on Thursday. County officials recently decided to close the dump site. American News photo by John Davis ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand [email protected])… Read more »
Castlewood woman pleads not guilty to manslaughter in death of 2-year-old
HAYTI, S.D. (KWAT) — A Castlewood woman has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges in the death of a two year-old girl. Thirty-year-old Josephine Raymundo is also charged with Felony Child Abuse. She made her initital court appearance Tuesday. Emergency responders were called to a Castlewood home on June 2 where Jorgan Eagle Star was found… Read more »
Noem critical of news coverage of pandemic
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been critical of news coverage of the coronavirus pandemic which she says at times has not been fair. Noem says some reporters have focused on the negative aspects of the pandemic. Noem says she will continue to point out what she considers uneven coverage. Noem… Read more »
Price says commission looking at long-standing law enforcement practices
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The death of George Floyd (May 25, 2020) at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, has put the actions of law enforcement agents under a global spotlight. In response to Floyd’s death, President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month (June 16, 2020), to improve policing in the… Read more »
One killed in truck-motorcycle crash south of Custer
CUSTER, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died Tuesday morning in a truck-motorcycle crash south of Custer. Names of the two drivers are not yet being released pending notification of family members. They were the only people involved. A 2008 Harley Davidson FLHTCU motorcycle and a 2008 Freightliner truck hauling gravel were both northbound on… Read more »