PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The Department of Social Services (DSS) will convene the Commission on Child Support in 2021 to review child support guidelines. Federal law calls for the review to be completed every four years and was to be done in 2020, but due to challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal… Read more »
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Sobriety checkpoints for August announced
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Sixteen sobriety checkpoints in 12 different counties are planned for August by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. The checkpoints are done each month in different counties as a way to discourage drivers from drinking and then driving. August checkpoints are scheduled in the counties of: Charles… Read more »
Flags to be half-staff in honor of former Attorney General Meierhenry
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered that flags at the South Dakota State Capitol be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sundown on Wednesday, Aug. 5, in honor of former Attorney General Mark Meierhenry. Meierhenry was South Dakota’s 26th Attorney General, serving from 1979-1987; he had previously served as deputy attorney… Read more »
Man surrenders after pointing gun at two people, firing it
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A man was arrested Friday after being accused of pointing a gun at two people and firing it outside an apartment complex in Rapid City. The 18-year-old man was taken into custody after surrendering to law enforcement officers many hours later. Witnesses told police the man pointed a handgun at… Read more »
Man sentenced to 60 years for fatal beating with baseball bat
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A man who pleaded guilty to fatally beating a retired teacher with a baseball bat has been sentenced in Pennington County to 60 years in prison. Thirty-one-year-old Andrew Eastman earlier pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in a deal with prosecutors. Eastman was a work release prisoner when he walked away… Read more »
State has slight increase in active COVID cases; one new death
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state saw a slight increase in active COVID-19 infections and one new death in numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state reported 80 new cases and 71 new recoveries, raising the total of active cases to 873 (there were 817 one week ago). The new… Read more »
Brown County Summer Fest looking for vendors
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Officials are looking for vendors for the upcoming Brown County Summer Fest. Brown County Commission Chair Rachel Kippley said vendor space is available at the Holum Expo Building. There will be a reduced schedule compared to the Brown County Fair, which was postponed until next year. Kippley said vendor hours will… Read more »
One dies after ingesting hand sanitizer containing methanol
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota health officials reported one person has died of methanol poisoning after ingesting hand sanitizer containing methanol. State epidemiologist Josh Clayton says two other people are hospitalized with methanol poisoning. The Food and Drug Administration is warning people not to use certain alcohol-based hand sanitizers due to the dangerous… Read more »
605 Strong program off to solid start
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – More than 1,875 South Dakotans have found COVID-19 support and resources since the launch of the 605 Strong program, the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) announced. “The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every one of us in South Dakota and it is important to remember there is help available… Read more »
Rounds responds to President’s tweet about delaying election
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump got attention when he tweeted out a question about delaying the November election because of fears of fraud connected to mail in ballots. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he thinks it was a question about the security of mailed ballots. Rounds says the system used in South Dakota… Read more »