PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the official numbers won’t be finalized for a couple of months, South Dakota Highway Patrol Colonel Rick Miller says the state saw a rise in traffic fatalities last year over 2020. Miller says despite the rise, there is some encouraging news in the report. Miller says they are expanding their highway safety… Read more »
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Avera provides understanding of the latest CDC guidelines
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Centers for Disease Control have changed the rules for those possibly exposed to Covid-19 and what their reaction should be. Liz Healy, infection control specialist with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says there are steps to follow. Healy says after five days, most people can resume some normal activities. Healy says… Read more »
Walworth County commissioner questions the validity of another commissioner
MOBRIDGE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The first regular Walworth County Commission meeting of the new year began on a contentious note Thursday as Commissioner Kevin Holgard maintained his stance that newly appointed District 5 Commissioner Justin Jungwirth cannot represent District 5 because he does not reside in the district. Holgard said he got information from the Secretary of… Read more »
Senator Mike Rounds reflects on the one year anniversary of the Capitol Riots
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds to day spoke with ABCNews today talking about the events that occured one year ago today. Rounds talks about what was happening once the riots began inside the Capitol Building. Rounds saids this is something that never happen again. Rounds explains why he certified the election results that day. Rounds… Read more »
Recap of the State of the City Address
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Mayor Travis Schaunaman delivered his 3rd State of the City Address. Schaunaman started off saying how great it is to live in Aberdeen. The mayor talks about a positive outlook for the city in 2022. Schaunaman talks about the city handled COVID-19 in 2021. Shaunaman recap the year it was for… Read more »
Outdoor ice rinks closed due to weather
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)0- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is closing outdoor ice rinks at Lincoln and Manor Parks on Thursday, January 6th. For further information, please contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department office at 626-7015.
SD Dept of Health reports 13 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 13 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,520. The state had 2,183 new cases and 393 recoveries, increasing active infections to 14,355. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Congressman Johnson reflects back on the US Capitol riots one year ago
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- A year ago today, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson was sheltering in the US Capitol as a mob attempted to break in. At the time, he sent texts saying he wasn’t sure he was safe. Johnson says those at fault should continue to face charges. Johnson says there are still many unanswered questions.… Read more »
Chamber’s Ag Appreciation Banquet is back, now in January
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Chamber’s Ag Committee is proud to host their annual Ag Appreciation Banquet on Friday, January 21, 2002 at the Dakota Event Center, 720 Lamont Street. The purpose of this event is to honor our local farmers and ranchers for all they do to feed, fuel and clothe the world. The… Read more »
Bill to address South Dakota redistricting coming up this year
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- One of the bills prefiled for next weeks South Dakota legislative session would set in law a joint committee for legislative redistricting. Representative Richard Vasgaard of Centerville is a co-sponsor and says the bill was a result of the controversial redistricting process last year. Vasgaard says the special session to approve the new… Read more »