PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A rare wind storm with power similar to an inland hurricane swept across parts of the Midwest Monday, blowing over trees, flipping vehicles, damaging crops, causing widespread property damage and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power. Weatherology meteorologist Paul Trambley says the storm is what’s called a derecho.… Read more »
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Rapid City school plan features one day of distance learning
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) — The Rapid City School Board voted to implement their “Together Again – Back to School” plan after a four hour meeting Monday night. By a vote of 6 to 1, the board voted to approve a plan that will have in-person classes for four days during the week from Monday… Read more »
State’s active COVID cases drop by 86, no new deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s number of active cases of COVID-19 dropped by 86 according to numbers released today by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death toll remained the same. South Dakota had 50 new confirmed cases of the virus, combined with 136 new recoveries, lowering the number of active infections to… Read more »
Roncalli Back on Track project underway
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A project entitled Roncalli Back on Track is underway to construct a track and field practice facility at Aberdeen Roncalli High School. The Cavaliers lost their normal practice facility when the City of Aberdeen decided to construct a new softball complex at the sight of the old Swisher Field. Mark Stone,… Read more »
Victim identified in fatal stabbing in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Authorities have identified a 33-year-old Rapid City man as the victim of a fatal stabbing last week. Police on Monday identified the victim as Lance Baumgarten. Police were called Thursday morning about a man found lying in the grass in Rapid City. Officers began life-saving measures, and the victim was… Read more »
Victims identified in fatal crash in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls police have identified the two victims who died in a traffic crash in Sioux Falls. Police spokesman Sam Clemens says a motorcycle collided with a van killing the drivers of both vehicles Sunday night. Clemens says the motorcycle operated by 31-year-old Franklin Griffith, of Parker, was attempting to… Read more »
Johnson says Congress needs to do something with next stimulus bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump signed a series of executive orders over the weekend to extend unemployment benefits, cut payroll taxes and slow down evictions. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says powers are supposed to be separated. Johnson says there are legal issues with each executive order. Johnson says Congress needs to do something… Read more »
Mayor’s Ride takes place as usual at Sturgis Rally
STURGIS, S.D. (KOTA) – With the pandemic cancelling most city-sponsored events this year, the annual Mayor’s Ride was one that continued, and Monday morning, the ride departed the Sturgis Community Center on its annual trek through the Black Hills. Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen says this ride has been a special part of the Rally; not… Read more »
Watertown Board of Eduction approves Return to School plan
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — The Watertown Board of Education has approved the “Return To School” plan for the Watertown School District when students return to the classroom this month. The plan strongly recommends students wear face coverings because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but does not make them mandatory during classroom time. Board member Scott Hardie… Read more »
Programs available for those with energy burdens
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The cost of electricity can be a financial problem, especially for rural residents. Heidi Kolbeck-Urlacher with the Center for Rural Affairs says there are more lower income people in small towns and rural areas. Kolbeck-Urlacher says that’s why its important to look for energy efficiency. Kolbeck-Urlacher says many utilities and rural… Read more »