RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – In an effort to both cut down on property damage and make a donation to those in need, Rapid City will be culling the local deer population. The harvest will be a total of 250 deer starting next month. City Parks Division manager Scott Anderson said. Hunters will use firearms… Read more »
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Brookings City Council passes extension of mask mandate
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Brookings City Council passes a 60-day extension of the current pandemic restrictions that include a mask mandate and capacity restrictions on some businesses including bars and restaurants. Those measures were set to expire at the end of the month. SDSU Epidemiologist Bonny Specker says, of the 10 most populous counties… Read more »
Grants will improve soil health and reduce runoff
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The James River Water Development District has given grants to the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition and the Davison County Conservation District and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to improve soil health and reduce runoff. District Chairman Dan Klimisch of Yankton says less runoff will improve water quality in the… Read more »
Tips provided for winter safety
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Now that snow has hit the Black Hills area in force, the Rapid City Fire Department is emphasizing safety for the coming months. RCFD Public information officer Tessa (Yea-ger) Jaeger says now is a perfect time to make sure your home heater isn’t a fire liability. Jaeger added these kinds… Read more »
Corn Growers focusing on property taxes
BRIDGEWATER, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Corn Grower Association members want legislators to focus on property taxes in the 2021 session. Incoming President, Bridgewater area farmer Scott Stahl, says property taxes is on their radar. He says another area they’d like to work with state legislators on is developing a low carbon fuel standard that… Read more »
DSS provides help for the holiday blues
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The holiday season can be full of joy, brightness, and happiness, but for many people it can also be a stressful, sad, or lonely time. The Department of Social Services (DSS) has help available to deal with the holiday blues. “The traditions and celebrations with family and friends can make… Read more »
Phase 1 workers receiving first dose of vaccine
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota’s lead health official says safety was not sacrificed during “Operation Warp Speed” efforts to develop, manufacture and approve COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon says Pfizer’s vaccine has been distributed in the state and Phase 1 workers are receiving their first dose. She… Read more »
Man arrested following car and foot chase in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – A stolen vehicle report was just the beginning of Rapid City police investigation involving multiple incidents of shots being fired, a foot and a car chase, with new details being made public today. The final arrest was made on Tuesday, following the vehicle chase, but the Chrysler 300 was first… Read more »
SD adds 39 more COVID-related deaths; active cases, hospitalizations decrease
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state added 39 more COVID-related deaths, while active infections and hospitalizations continued a downward trend according to totals released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths (which included three each in Brown County and Roberts County, and one each in Marshall Day and Day County), moved the… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:30 on KSDN
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:30 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.