BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Brookings Police Department continues their investigation into the death of 10-year-old Molu Zarpeleh (Muh-loo Zar-puh-lay), whose body was recovered from a private retention pond on Friday, July 3. Police Chief David Erickson says they canvassed the area many times seeking witnesses and video. Erickson says there is no video directly… Read more »
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Tribal Relations Committee waiting on response from Gov. Noem
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Members of the State – Tribal Relations Committee are unhappy that they have not had a response to a letter they sent to Governor Kristi Noem. Committee Chairman, Representative Shawn Bordeaux of Mission, asked Tribal Relations Secretary David Flute about the lack of a response. Flute says he doesn’t see a… Read more »
Johnson says investigation inconclusive
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released some preliminary findings from its investigation into the cattle markets following the Holcomb, Kansas meat plant fire last year. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the investigation was inconclusive. He says the report calls for some minor fixes that he’s tried to introduce in… Read more »
Regents adopt tiered face covering protocol for NSU, other universities
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Face coverings will be required in all public indoor spaces on the Northern State University campus starting this fall, as mandated by the South Dakota Board of Regents’ new tiered protocol. On Wednesday, the BOR approved adopting a tiered approach to face covering requirements for Northern and the other five… Read more »
COVID-19 hospitalizations hit low as two more deaths reported
PIERRE, S.D. (By Jonathon Ellis, Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – Hospitalized COVID-19 patients in South Dakota dropped to the lowest level since April while two more people died of the disease, the South Dakota Department of Health reported Thursday. The state reported 66 new cases on Thursday, bringing the total positive count since the pandemic… Read more »
Hurley man identified in fatal crash near Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (Press Release) – A Hurley, S.D., has been identified as the person who died Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash near Sioux Falls. A 2020 Ford F150 pickup was eastbound on 85th Street and collided in the uncontrolled intersection with a 2007 Sterling LT9000 truck that was northbound on Sycamore Avenue. The… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:45 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 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
One killed in vehicle-motorcycle crash south of Keystone
KEYSTONE, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died Wednesday afternoon in a vehicle-motorcycle crash south of Keystone. Names of those people involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 1996 Harley Davidson motorcycle was westbound on Iron Mountain Road when the driver failed to negotiate a right-hand curve. The motorcycle entered… Read more »
Face It Together helps those dealing with addiction
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Many people in society are struggling with a variety of issues, but help is available. Face It Together (FIT) and the South Dakota Department of Social Services are offering free addiction coaching to any financially qualified adult in the state. Joe Tlustos, Peer Addiction Management Coach with FIT, talked about… Read more »
Aberdeen individual arrested following investigation of garage burglary
ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook post) – During the overnight hours of Monday, July 20, Aberdeen Police investigated the burglary of a residential garage and numerous vehicles in the area of 10th and South State Street. Investigation led to the arrest of Bailey Hunter Lipp, age 25 of Aberdeen. Lipp was charged with possession of controlled… Read more »