SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls police are holding a suspect after three people were shot and wounded at a home. The shooing happened around 2:30 p.m. Monday at a home in the central part of Sioux Falls. Police found two women and a man were shot. Their ages are not known. A police… Read more »
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Health Department Awards $500,000 For Mosquito Control
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – More than 200 South Dakota cities, counties and tribes will share in $500,000 in grants intended to control mosquitoes and prevent West Nile virus (WNV), the Department of Health announced today. “South Dakota has a disproportionately high number of WNV cases when compared to other states. Local mosquito control… Read more »
Blood donation tests now include one for antibodies
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The coronavirus pandemic has impacted all facets of life and that includes blood donations. Abbie Arneson, Senior Donor Recruiter with Vitalant, said that COVID-19 has played a role in both donations and the need for blood with the delay in elective surgeries. She said that a really positive thing is that… Read more »
Today marks deadline for June license plate decal renewals
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Today marks the end of the month and another deadline for license plate decal renewals. Patty VanMeter, Brown County Treasurer, talked about the letters that are involved. She said that the extension only applies to March and May, and that the deadline for June is today. In addition to stopping at… Read more »
Clayton says increase in conoravirus infections could happen in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The spikes in coronavirus infections in southern and western states should be a warning and could be a possible preview. South Dakota State Epidemiologist Dr Josh Clayton says those types of increases could happen here. Clayton says this round of infections is hitting younger people. Clayton says they continue to… Read more »
Northern distributes CARES Act grants, creates Student Emergency Relief Fund
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University is helping students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic any way it can – including finding ways to provide financial assistance. One method of financial help was provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. Northern received $329,889 in CARES Act funding to be awarded to… Read more »
Congress likely to consider another economic rescue plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – It appears likely that Congress will consider another economic rescue plan in the next few weeks. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the Senate is taking the lead on the next package. Johnson says he doesn’t think the Senate will go as big as the House attempted. Johnson says he would… Read more »
Prison sentences handed down in rape, sexual contact cases
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Two men received multi-year prison sentences in separate cases, one involving rape and the other sexual contact with a child under the age of 16. Derek E. Simmons, 24, of Aberdeen pleaded guilty to rape and was sentenced to 15 years in prison with five years suspended. He… Read more »
Hot, dry conditions could impact crops
AMES, Iowa (WNAX) – A warm week to end June could set the stage for hot and dry conditions well into July. Dennis Todey, head of the USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub (in Ames Iowa) says that heat could hit crops. Todey says corn will hit a critical stage next month. Todey says soybeans have more… Read more »
Joint Approprations Committee gets update on budget
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature was updated last week on state revenues and the budget. Committee Member, Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they made some minor adjustments. The two percent increase will go to raises for state employees, health care providers and state aid to education.… Read more »