ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, water will be off in the vicinity of: S Lincoln Street from 1st Avenue SE to 2nd Avenue SE The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and… Read more »
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NSU opens Center for Public History and Civic Engagement
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – This fall, a new Center for Public History and Civic Engagement has opened on the campus of Northern State University. Located within NSU Williams Library, the Center encourages public interaction with history and history education while promoting greater civic knowledge of an active citizenry through programming, research and archival preservation. The… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 5 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations stayed the same, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health through Friday. The death total currently at 2,067. The state had 463 new cases and 143 recoveries, increasing active infections to 4,326. Those hospitalized in connection… Read more »
Congressman Johnson still undecided about running for US House in 2022
MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson has been sending out fundraising emails, warning supporters that he may face a primary challenge next year. Johnson says he hasn’t officially announced he is running again next year. Johnson says people question why he wants to continue in Congress. Johnson says he feels he is making a… Read more »
August License Plate Decals due Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Tuesday, August 31st is the deadline to renew license plate decals for August. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters this month.
Drought conditions having a negative impact on cattle industry
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- What little rain has fallen in 2021 has done little to mitigate drought conditions after producers had to deal with back-to-back years of excessive moisture. Will Mortenson works cattle in northwest Stanley County where severe drought is noted on the U-S Drought Monitor. Mortenson says concern with the drought for their operation comes… Read more »
DPS announces September sobriety checkpoints
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – September’s list of sobriety checkpoints has been released by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. The monthly checkpoints, held at various times and locations, are designed to discourage people from drinking and then driving. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the… Read more »
Redistricting Committee to meet today in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The House and Senate Redistricting Committees of the South Dakota legislature meet Monday in Pierre. Its their first gathering since the release of the 2020 Census information. The committee must come up with new legislative district maps. House Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says they have to get a lot done… Read more »
Government Operations & Audit Committee heard from corrections on Thursday
The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature heard from interim Corrections Department Secretary Tim Reisch at their meeting in Pierre Thursday. Two top administrators at the prison were fired and the former Corrections Secretary was suspended following anonymous allegations of harassment of staff at the facility in Sioux Falls. Reisch says… Read more »
Rapid City Police report a juvenile shot on Friday
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – Rapid City Police report schools in the north part of Rapid City were placed on secure status following the shooting of a juvenile in the area. According to RCPD Support Services Captain Scott Sitts, around 9:30 a.m. Friday Morning, police were called to a residence near the intersection of North Maple… Read more »