SIOUX Falls, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls police say a man is dead after an officer-involved shooting. Police say two officers responded to an apartment building late Friday night for a person who was refusing to leave. Police say the man began shooting at one of the officers who arrived on the scene. Police say… Read more »
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Mayors join in unified message to help slow spread of COVID
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Mayors of South Dakota’s 16 largest communities have signed a joint letter asking people to take actions to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Yankton Mayor Nathan Johnson says they felt a unified message was necessary. The Mayors are asking people to wear masks when appropriate, stay socially distanced and stay… Read more »
Strong voter turn-out expected for upcoming election
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Hughes County Auditor Jane Naylor is expecting a 70 to 75-percent voter turn-out for the upcoming General Election. Over 2,200 absentee ballots have been turned in to the Hughes County Auditor’s Office and Naylor says those wanting to use the mail to vote absentee need to get to it. Naylor says… Read more »
Weather official says it could be colder, wetter than normal this winter
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The National Weather Service issued the official winter outlook for the U.S. Mike Halpert, Deputy Director of the Climate Prediction Center, says a developing La Nina will be a driver this winter. Halpert says precipitation trends will set up in zones north and south. Halpert says much of the country may… Read more »
Process to get PPP loans forgiven has been simplified
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota business owners currently have a couple options to help them pay for COVID-19 related costs. The process to get federal Paycheck Protection Program loans forgiven has been simplified and the application period to receive state grant dollars is open until Friday (Oct. 23). South Dakota Retailers Association executive… Read more »
La Nina likely to impact Northern Plains
ABERDEEN, S.D. (WNAX) – It is becoming more likely that a La Nina will have an impact on winter weather across the northern plains. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says those chances have increased. Edwards says past La Nina’s have trended cooler than normal temperatures. Edwards says a La Nina could bring more snow… Read more »
Active cases increase by nearly 200, three new COVID-related deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state saw an increase of nearly 200 active COVID cases and added three more COVID-related deaths according to numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 793 new cases and 610 new recoveries, increasing the amount of active infections to 7,312 (there were 5,188 one… Read more »
Retired officer’s post not reflection of Aberdeen Police Department says chief
ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook) – On Oct. 16 the Aberdeen Police Department was alerted to a social media post made by a retired officer from our department. The post contained an image of a burning Black Lives Matter flag. The posts, opinions, and statements of this retired officer do not represent the department or its… Read more »
Amazon purchases land in Sioux Falls for planned facility
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Online retail giant Amazon says it has purchased land for the $200 million facility it plans to build in Sioux Falls. The Seattle-based retailer will build the facility in the Foundation Park industrial area in the northwestern part of the city. As part of a grant application sent by city… Read more »
State kicks off law enforcement recruitment campaign
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, South Dakota kicked off a nationwide law enforcement recruitment campaign with the primary goal to fill open positions within the Departments of Public Safety, Corrections, and Game, Fish and Parks. “In South Dakota, we salute law enforcement for their hard work to keep our communities safe and strong,” said… Read more »