KIMBALL, S.D. (Press Release) – An 84-year-old man died Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Kimball. The name of the deceased is not yet being released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved. A 2004 Dodge Dakota pickup was eastbound on Interstate 90 when it went into the south… Read more »
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Noem Announces $10 Million in CARES Act Housing Assistance
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has announced that $10 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) has been awarded to the South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) to assist South Dakotans who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 and need help paying their housing expenses. “South Dakota is in a good spot as… Read more »
Prescription Take-Back Day Saturday
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakotans are encouraged to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs as part of Prescription Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24. Prescription Take-Back Day is part of the Department of Social Services’ ongoing campaign to keep opioids like prescription pain killers from falling into the wrong hands. “South Dakotans can take… Read more »
Day, Walworth residents among 14 new deaths reported Thursday
PIERRE, S.D. (By Danielle Ferguson, Argus Leader) – Two of the 14 deaths reported Thursday in South Dakota were in Day and Walworth counties. Both counties now have two reported deaths. Other deaths across the state included three in Minnehaha County, where 100 deaths are now reported; two each in Brookings and Pennington counties; and… Read more »
Noem expands small business and healthcare provider relief program
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced updates to expand the Small Business and Healthcare Provider Relief Program, which utilizes Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) dollars to assist small businesses, community-based healthcare providers, and non-profits negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are offering even greater flexibility for our small businesses and healthcare… Read more »
Rapid City woman identified in crash near Rowena
ROWENA, S.D. (Press Release) – A Rapid City, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died Sunday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash near Rowena. A 2001 Ford Explorer was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 42, near the intersection with 483rd Avenue, when the vehicle left the roadway and rolled. Autumn Dimit, the 33-year-old… Read more »
Hospitals preparing for surge following record numbers of COVID cases
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Following several days of record numbers of positive COVID-19 cases, hospitals are bracing for a possible surge in patients. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton and interim President of Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, says they are rescheduling some medical procedures. Ekeren says they are… Read more »
Heavy early voting could create some issues
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Heavy early voting could create some backups on election day that may spill over into the counting process. South Dakota Secretary of State Steve Barnett says county auditors have to wait to process the early ballots. Over 30 percent of registered voters have already cast ballots for next month’s election. Barnett… Read more »
Pierre School District staff getting bonus for extra hours worked during pandemic
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – All permanent Pierre School District staff members are getting a one-time bonus to compensate for extra hours they’ve worked to make adjustments because of the coronavirus pandemic. During a special meeting this week, the school board approved a $1000 bonus for full time employees and a $500 bonus for those… Read more »
Deadline Friday to apply for COVID-19 relief grants
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The deadline is fast approaching for South Dakota small businesses, health care organizations, and non-profits to apply for some $600 million in COVID-19 relief grants. The deadline to get in the application is Friday, October 23. The application is online: www.covid.sd.gov State Representative Chris Karr, Sioux Falls Republican, helped work on… Read more »