ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University has officially unveiled a brand new institutional logo. The new logo, which includes a capital “N” and boldfaced “NORTHERN” can already be found on the NSU website, social media accounts and other marketing materials. In addition, Northern now officially owns the trademark for its widely known wolf… Read more »
News Category: Local News
CVB endures tough year, ready for pheasant hunting season
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It has been a tough year for just about every sector of society because of the coronavirus pandemic. Casey Weismantel, Executive Director of the Aberdeen Convention and Visitors Bureau, is ready to move on after a difficult period. Weismantel said there were some bright spots this summer. Weismantel is definitely looking… Read more »
Brookings City Council approves mask mandate
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Brookings City Council approved a citywide indoor mandate on masks. The addition to the city’s pandemic restrictions includes a requirement for wearing a face covering in any indoor public or business space where social distancing is not possible. A second addition requires masks at city-permitted events. The restrictions already include… Read more »
Father fatally attacked with hammer, two others injured
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A man is accused of using a hammer to kill a father who was asleep with his young children and seriously injure two others in a Rapid City home. Relatives say the victim, 39-year-old Rich Montanez, was letting the man, who was the friend of a friend, stay at his… Read more »
Johnson recognizes local Vietnam era veterans
U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, center, speaks to a group of Vietnam veterans gathered with family and friends on Tuesday at Aberdeen Regional Airport. Johnson gave each veterans a lapel pin and service coin during the small ceremony. (American News photo by John Davis) ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand [email protected]) – Ten Vietnam-era veterans received some… Read more »
State officials refute rally report
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A study by a German agency that they say shows more than 250,000 Covid-19 cases connected to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is being questioned by state health officials. The IZA Institute of Labor Economics study suggests public health costs of over $12 billion connected to the rally spread. State Epidemiologist Dr.… Read more »
DSS launches youth suicide prevention campaign
PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — The South Dakota Department of Social Services has launched a youth suicide prevention campaign this month. It’s dubbed, “Be The 1 South Dakota.” Cabinet Secretary Laurie Gill talked about the campaign. Gill says this is part of an ongoing effort to reach out to kids. Statistics show in 2018, suicide was… Read more »
Recovering COVID patient concerned about fall and winter
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Mike Stevens of Yankton is recovering from a COVID-19 infection that put him in the hospital and feeling the effects for over five weeks. Stevens says he is concerned about more infections this fall and winter. Stevens says people have to take steps to protect each other. Stevens says he is… Read more »
Vermillion DL Exam Station expands days to accommodate public
PIERRE, S.D. (Press release) – South Dakota’s Driver Licensing program is adding days of service, by appointment only, to accommodate the needs of Vermillion area residents who want to renew a driver’s license or identification card. The exam station, located at Hallmark Square, 11 E. Cherry St., is now open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays each week… Read more »
Sanford Health recipient of national Freedom Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – Sanford Health of South Dakota is one of 15 recipients for the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, in recognition of the organization’s exemplary support for its National Guard and Reserve employees. The Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve, or ESGR, announced Sanford Health as one of the… Read more »