PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The traditional graduation ceremony will have to wait, but the newest class of South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper recruits complete their training this week. Thursday was scheduled to be the graduation ceremony for Class 62 held in the state Capitol Rotunda. But for safety reasons due to COVID-19, the ceremony… Read more »
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New CARE19 app available to state residents
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem said that residents of the state will have access to a new app that will help better track their past movements as a tool to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. During her daily news conference, Noem said there is no requirement to get the app and… Read more »
Rounds says stimulus checks coming soon
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO.com) – Senator Mike Rounds expects the first COVID impact stimulus checks to get out to the American people soon. Considering the size of the federal bureaucracy, Rounds says he can’t complain about the time its taking. Congress approved the mega-trillion stimulus package three weeks ago. Rounds expects a substantial number of… 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 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
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.
Prayer gathering tonight at local hospitals
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A prayer gathering will take place at Aberdeen hospitals this evening to show support and appreciation for health care workers and patients. People will meet at Avera at 5 p.m. and Sanford at 5:20 p.m. Individuals are encouraged to have their flashers on and make posters. They can also listen… Read more »
One killed in crash south of Chancellor
CHANCELLOR, S.D. (Press Release) – A 56-year-old man died Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Chancellor. The name of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of family members. He was the only person in involved. A 2004 Dodge Durango was northbound on 461st Avenue when the vehicle went off the… Read more »
Series of cold waves on the way
AMES, Iowa (WNAX) – The fairly mild weather of the past week will be replaced by a series of cold waves from the north. Dennis Todey with the USDA Midwest Climate Hub (in Ames Iowa) says the change will hang on for a while. Todey says there is the potential for some freeze damage and… Read more »
Reward offered in burglaries at Runnings in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible two for burglaries that occurred April 5 and 7 at the Runnings store in Pierre. The Pierre Police Department and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives believe… Read more »
No decision made yet on Sturgis rally
PIERRE, S.D. (KBHB) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was asked about the status of the 80th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Wednesday during her daily press conference. Noem says as of now, there has not been any planning one way or another yet. On that note, Noem said each and every day we go… Read more »