IPSWICH, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation says the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Company will begin railroad crossing repair work on S.D. Highway 45 in Ipswich on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. The railroad crossing repair operations will temporarily close S.D. Highway 45. There will be no suitable local detours and it… Read more »
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One person dead following one vehicle crash north of Groton
GROTON, S.D.(Press Release) – One person died early Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash north of Groton. The name of the one person involved is not being released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2018 GMC Sierra pickup was southbound on South Dakota Highway 37 when it left the roadway,… Read more »
June Business After Hours heads outdoor on the Plaza
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s June Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, June 17 outside Malchow Plaza, 506 South Main Street. The event is hosted by the Aberdeen Development Corporation and sponsored by Huff Construction, Dakota Broadcasting, the Small Business Development Center, Grow South Dakota and the Aberdeen… Read more »
Flags at half-staff in honor of victims of San Jose tragedy
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide, effective immediately until sundown on May 30, 2021, in honor of the victims of the recent tragedy in San Jose. This is in response to a proclamation by President Joseph R. Biden, which can be found here
Trial date set for attorney general in fatal crash
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A trial date has been set for the South Dakota attorney general who struck and killed a man along a Hyde County highway. Jason Ravnsborg will go on trial Aug. 26 on three misdemeanor charges, including careless driving, operating a vehicle while on an electronic device and driving outside of his… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,004. The state had 34 new cases and 39 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 416. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
SDSU Foundation hopes athletic successes lead to larger financial support
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- Led by athletic success, the South Dakota State University Foundation is hoping to translate that into financial support. Foundation President Steve Erpanbach says those achievements are seen and heard across the country. Erpanbach says the athletic success is also found in the classrooms. Erpanbach says the success on field is leading to more… Read more »
South Dakota Dept of Education prepping for the 2021-22 school year
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the school year has ended across South Dakota for most students, staff and administrators still have work to do. State Education Department Secretary Tiffany Sanderson says they are working with school districts on plans for safely reopening in the fall. Sanderson told the State Board of Education Standards that there will be… Read more »
The GOAC of South Dakota looks at finances of the Board of Regents
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature reviewed a long list of financial markers for the Board of Regents at their meeting in Pierre Tuesday. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher told the committee they are updating their strategic plan. Maher says the task force report will be part of… Read more »
SD Dept of Health discuss medical marijuana to committee Wednesday
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rydson talked Wednesday about medical marijuana protocol to the Marijuana Interim Study Committee. Malsam-Rysdon talks about the protocol will follow to achieve a card. Malsam-Rysdon talks about the differences between a dispensary and a pharmacy. Malsam-Rysdon talks about getting registration in place with the Department of Health. Justin Williams,… Read more »