PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety says 21 sobriety checkpoints will held throughout South Dakota during July. 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… Read more »
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Avera ST. Luke’s vaccination clinics continue with new location, scheduling process
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Avera St. Luke’s continues to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics multiple times per week. Due to changes in demand, clinics now operate on a much smaller basis in State Street Medical Square, 105 South State Street. “We offer around 30 appointments per clinic, and they have been filling up,” said Alvin Haugen,… Read more »
Close to 2,000 acres of industrial hemp planted this year In South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Commercial hemp has been planted this year in the state. South Dakota Industrial Hemp Association Executive Director Katie Sieverding says they’re off to a great start with most of the hemp being planted of grain and fiber varieties. She says the three processors that have been licensed so far are in East River,… Read more »
South Dakota Better Business Bereau warning of potential scams involving childcare tax credits
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Millions of dollars in federal childcare tax credits will soon be flowing out across the country, and the scammers won’t be far behind. Jessie Schmidt with the Better Business Bureau of South Dakota says all the federal payouts have attracted the scams. Schmidt says people will get the childcare payments the same way… Read more »
Health care providers struggling to find employees
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Like most businesses, health care providers are struggling to find more employees. The pandemic of the last year has added to the turnover pressures. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says its difficult at all levels. Ekeren says finding specialized providers is very challenging. Avera Sacred Heart has started… Read more »
Military plays FREE in Aberdeen at local entertainment centers during Independence Day weekend
Aberdeen, SD (Press Release) – In honor of Independence Day, Allevity Entertainment and Thunder Road are offering all active and retired military free ways to play on Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4. “Our military members deserve to relax and enjoy Independence Day. We are pleased to recognize the commitment of our service men… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 3 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 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 2,033. The state had 19 new cases and 34 recoveries, increasing active infections to 146. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Governor Noem deploys South Dakota National Guard to Texas for border security
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that up to fifty South Dakota National Guard troops are being deployed to Texas to help the secure the border between the United States and Mexico. This is in response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s request for help to respond to ongoing violations of state and… Read more »
Storybook Land Theatre begins their 33rd season this week
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Started today Storybook Land Theatre began their 33rd season. The season began with Fuzzy & Brown Bear & The Flying Fluffy Worm. Writer Michelle Schaunaman tells us more about it. The show continues Wednesday & Friday at 7pm each night. Manager Director with the Aberdeen Community Theatre Brian Schultz talks about working in… Read more »
Human Services Center in Yankton looking for employees
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Human Services Center in Yankton, like most employers, is having a difficult time finding enough workers. Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill says some units have been closed for a while. Gill says they are doing an evaluation of the role the Human Services Center plays in mental health services in… Read more »