VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Earlier fears of fewer students on university campuses this fall seem to be fading. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says they expect more freshmen to come back for their second year. Gestring says she is optimistic for the incoming freshmen class. Gestring says they hope to hold their own… Read more »
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Weather outlook calling for above normal temps through January
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – Weather trends look to be stable into early next year. Nebraska State Climatologist Martha Shulski moderated the July North Central Region Climate update and says the outlook for August through October looks relatively warm and dry. Shulski says that above normal temperature trend continues in the November through January outlook. Shulski… Read more »
Hughes Co. Commission approves Venture Communications expansion
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Hughes County Commission has approved a request by Venture Communications to access county road right-of-ways as the Highmore-based telecom company is looking to continue its broadband expansion in Hughes County. County Manager Kevin Hipple told Commissioners Monday Venture is planning to expand its network to a number of locations. Venture… Read more »
Reports: Hub City closing in 2021
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By American News Staff Reports) – An Aberdeen company with a 125-plus history has reportedly announced plans to close. According to multiple reports to the American News Monday, Hub City, Inc. officials informed employees that it will close in late 2021. Plant Manager Patrick Chamberlain confirmed internal announcements were made Monday, but was… Read more »
SDSU Extension to host online book club
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – SDSU Extension will host an online book club about retirement starting Sept. 1. Through the club, participants will receive a free copy of the book “Purposeful Retirement: How to Bring Happiness and Meaning to Your Retirement,” written by Hyrum W. Smith, and will meet biweekly at 11 a.m. CST/10 a.m.… Read more »
COVID-19 surge causing delays for test results in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (By Lisa Kaczke, Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – The surge in COVID-19 cases in other states is causing delays in test results in South Dakota. Health Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon said they’ve seen a change in the last week in the length of time it takes for a result if the sample is sent… Read more »
Kippley to serve on National Farmers Union board of directors
HURON, S.D. (Press Release) – Aberdeen crop and cattle producer, Jeff Kippley was recently selected to serve as a Next Generation Leader to the National Farmers Union (NFU) board of directors. Kippley is the first South Dakota farmer to serve in this position. “Jeff is a natural leader. In this role he will help be… Read more »
Suspect still at large in Rapid City shooting
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — Rapid City Police say today that a suspect is still at large, in a shooting that happened early this morning, near the entrance of the Brookdale Estates mobile home park west of Western Dakota Tech at 1700 East Highway 44. Two people were severely injured in the shooting, one with… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:45 on KSDN
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 on 930-102.1 KSDN.
Estelline man identified in fatal crash north of Estelline
ESTELLINE, S.D. (Press Release) – An Estelline, S.D., man died Thursday afternoon in a crash involving a semi-truck and an utility terrain vehicle (UTV) north of Estelline. Both vehicles were northbound on 465th Avenue. A loaded semi-truck and trailer entered the southbound lane to pass the UTV. While the semi-truck was attempting to pass the… Read more »