PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s active COVID infections dropped by nearly 750, it’s lowest level since mid-October, hospitalizations were down three and there were no new deaths, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 436 new confirmed cases and 1,181 recoveries, lowering the active cases by… Read more »
News Category: Local News
Avera St. Luke’s to administer first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Now that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved emergency use of the COVID-19 vaccine, Avera St. Luke’s plans to administer the first doses that have been allocated by the state this evening. “We will receive our first vaccines soon and plan to begin vaccinating our front line staff… Read more »
Robbery leads to foot chase in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – A robbery took place at a Mount Rushmore Road convenience store Monday which peaked in a foot chase between officers and a leading suspect in the case. Rapid City Police Department community relations specialist Brendyn Medina said the employee at the convenience store had been threatened by the assailant. The… Read more »
Project designed to honor health care workers
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Members of the Aberdeen community are reaching out to show their appreciation for regional health care workers. Angie Cleberg, Communications and Impact Coordinator with the United Way of Northeastern South Dakota, talked about the project. She said there are several ways to express thanks and gratitude. Cleberg said elementary students have… Read more »
One dead, another rescued after construction accident in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — One man is dead and another was rescued after a trench collapsed at a construction site in front of a Rapid City home. Fire officials say the accident happened Monday afternoon. Police and medics arrived to find one man submerged up to his chest and another completely submerged up to… Read more »
New stimulus bill includes government funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The U.S. House passed a $900 billion economic stimulus bill Monday night, which will also fund the federal government into next year. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the bill had several important parts. There was criticism that no Member of Congress could have read the 5,000 page bill. Johnson says… Read more »
Thune says relief package includes protections for ag producers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KCCR) – Congress has passed a $900 billion coronavirus relief package. South Dakota Senator John Thune says the bi-partisan deal includes protections for ag producers. The bill also supports the ethanol industry. Thune says the bill includes the targeted spending wanted by Republicans. The package also includes a second round of stimulus checks.… Read more »
Cold air on its way to the region
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Local residents will be able to enjoy one more nice day before a blast of cold air enters the region. Highs for today could be into the 50s, but it won’t last long, according to Dan Mohr, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen. There won’t be much snow, but… Read more »
Health care workers setting up guidelines to maximize vaccine distribution
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Front line health care workers were first in line as Covid-19 vaccinations began last week. Liz Healy, Infection Prevention Coordinator for Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they are following the state plan. Healy says they will work to distribute the vaccines to other health and long term care providers.… Read more »
Fire Marshal urges holiday fire safety
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Everybody likes the bright lights of Christmas, but South Dakota’s Fire Marshal says fire safety must also be a priority during the holiday season. Home fires are always a threat during the holidays. Fire Marshal Paul Merriman said the potential for fires is higher than usual because there are more… Read more »