ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Pheasant hunters are coming to Aberdeen and the Convention and Visitors Bureau is ready for them. The CVB will once again be at the Aberdeen Regional Airport to welcome hunters to the community. Casey Weismantel, Executive Director of the CVB, talked about the plans. He said this week’s activities include a… Read more »
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Authorities investigating stabbing death in Box Elder
BOX ELDER, S.D. (AP) — Authorities are investigating a stabbing death in western South Dakota. The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office says the body of 39-year-old Tessa Curley was discovered in a Box Elder apartment about 10:30 p.m. Sunday night. Investigators say they are treating it as a homicide. No further information has been released.
County Road 5 should get 2021 work after boost to highway budget
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Brown County’s highway superintendent said one of the asphalt overlay projects planned in 2021 is a direct result of adding funding back into his department’s budget. Dirk Rogers plans one bridge replacement and four asphalt overlay projects next year. Of those, he said, 6 miles of overlay planned… Read more »
CARES Act money needs to be spent by end of calendar year
PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) – States like South Dakota are in a bit of a race against time. They need to spend federal CARES Act dollars by the end of the calendar year. The money is being given to states to offset economic hardships experienced due to the coronavirus pandemic. In South Dakota’s case, portions of… Read more »
Carpentry shop at State Penitentiary damaged by fire
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KWAT) – The carpentry shop at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls was damaged by fire recently. Prison staff were alerted to the fire by an alarm shortly before 10:00 p.m. Friday. Smoke was visible to staff responding to the alarm. The Sioux Falls Fire Department was dispatched to the… Read more »
USD President says opportunities, outreach for state’s tribes will improve
VERMILION, S.D. (KELO.com) — To mark Native American Day, The University of South Dakota announced the revitalization of the Institute of American Indian Studies. USD President Sheila Gestring says educational opportunities and outreach for the state’s tribes will be improved. The Institute was authorized by the South Dakota State Legislature in 1955 to provide… Read more »
Yankton mayor says mixed messages have impacted spread of virus
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Yankton Mayor Nathan Johnson says mixed messages from political leaders have an impact on the spread of the coronavirus. Johnson says Governor Kristi Noem could do more to spread the message. Johnson says the medical community is clear on the positive effects of wearing masks. The state has had over… Read more »
Hunhoff explains CARES Act funding strategy
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Application for business grants from the State of South Dakota are now open. The legislature approved spending up to $400 million of federal CARES Act funding during the special session last week. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says the followed recommendations from the Governor and others. Hunhoff says she wanted help… Read more »
Duhamel has priorities for Rapid City area
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Helene Duhamel is currently running for District 32 state senate, and said she has a number of priorities for the Rapid City area specifically, and Western South Dakota generally. First, she highlighted the B-21 Raider project at Ellsworth Air Force Base. Duhamel also shared her concerns regarding distance learning for… Read more »
Wings package part of opportunity to help Boys & Girls Club
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area recently received an anonymous donation of $4,000 and Hub City Radio has offered to help double the contribution. Individuals can contact the Club at (605-262-2525), mail a check to the Club or text HCR to 76278. The Boys & Girls Club has served… Read more »