ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- An out-of-state judge has been appointed in a federal case charging supervisors with the U.S. Marshal Service with contempt of court. Judge Brian C. Buescher, a federal judge in Nebraska, has been appointed to handle the case. Federal Judge Charles B. Kornmann, who is based in Aberdeen, filed criminal contempt of court… Read more »
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Gov. Noem approves federal request to deploy additional South Dakota National Guard to southern border
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem approved the deployment of approximately 125 members of the South Dakota National Guard to the southern border between the United States and Mexico. The deployment will take place later this year at the request of the federal government. “Our South Dakota National Guard is the very best in… Read more »
Brown County commission approves new voting technology
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The next time Brown County residents head to the polls to submit their votes, the process will have a new look. The KNOWiNK Poll Pad will introduce a new electronic voter check-in and verification process and is a secure Apple iPad application, according to the company’s website. Voters will be able… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations increased through Tuesday, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,039. The state had 61 new cases and 47 recoveries, increasing active infections to 167. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
Councilman Ron Ronayne voted Deputy Mayor
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night, the Aberdeen City Council voted on the next deputy mayor of the city, Councilman Mark Remily nominated councilman Ron Ronayne while councilman Alan Johnson nominated councilman Josh Rife. Here’s how the vote came out. On a 5-4 vote Ronayne became the deputy mayor for the 7th time in 8 years… Read more »
Sturgis police responds to more firework related calls
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – Sturgis Police say they were very busy over the holiday weekend, responding to fireworks-related calls. Sturgis Police Chief Geody VanDewater says they took 27 fireworks-related calls between June 28th and July 6th. He says it seemed busier this year. Fireworks were legal to shoot off on private property on the 3rd and… Read more »
Avera St. Luke’s commemorates 120th birthday with donation to city of Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – To honor its 120th birthday, Avera will be making a donation to the City of Aberdeen’s Park Board. The funds will be used to create an all-inclusive, handicap accessible playground within Storybook Land. The city and park board have been working toward the implementation of an all-inclusive playground for more than… Read more »
Rapid City Fire Department saw more calls over the holiday weekend than normal
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – The Rapid City Fire Department says they experienced a higher than normal call volume over the Fourth of July weekend. In a release, the department says they responded to a total of 220 calls for service. Included in those calls were 35 separate fires reported from 7:00 a.m. July 3rd until… Read more »
Producers can now hay, graze and chop cover crops anytime and still receive full prevented planting payment
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – Agricultural producers with crop insurance can hay, graze or chop cover crops for silage, haylage or baleage at any time and still receive 100% of the prevented planting payment. Previously, cover crops could only be hayed, grazed or chopped after November 1, otherwise the prevented planting payment was reduced by 65%.… Read more »
SBA administrator announces closure of Restaurant Revitalization Fund Program
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – Today, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Guzman announces the closure of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) program, signed into law by President Joe Biden as part of the American Rescue Plan. The program provided much needed economic aid to restaurants and other establishments struggling to make ends meet as a… Read more »