ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – On Thursday, May 28, at 12:41 p.m., Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire involving a single family home at 925 S 10th Street. On arrival crews found light smoke coming from this residence. The fire was quickly located by firefighters and contained to the porch and a small… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota is finishing its second week of testing residents and staff at long term care facilities in the state for COVID-19. Health Department Sec. Kim Malsam-Rysdon says they’ve done thousands of tests. State epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says those 6,000-plus tests are not reported by individual facility. Again, as… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KCCR) – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson took a swing at the Internal Revenue Service on the House floor about the apparent lack of customer service and slow speed at which the issuing of stimulus funds and tax returns are taking place. Johnson says many are in dire need of those funds. Johnson… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Many Americans waiting for a stimulus payment do not even realize they have one in their possession. The Government sent out Economic Impact Payment (EIP) in the form of a credit card. Some people think the card is a scam. Jessie Schmidt, South Dakota Director of the Better Business Bureau,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Humane Society had another strong month in May and is gearing up for the summer. Elaine Schaible, Humane Society manager, said adoptions continue on the upswing and fundraising plans are in progress. She said the current run-walk-bike ride fundraiser has been modified to a virtual format. Other upcoming… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Board of Regents was updated last week about plans by the six universities to reopen and begin fall classes. SDSU President Barry Dunn spoke on behalf of all the university presidents. He says they are planning on holding fall sports. Dunn says all the schools will be in… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender says he’s asking for the best possible tracking of COVID-19 infections, as the state nears its anticipated peak time, right at the onset of tourism season. Allender says he’s asking the state department of health to help find ways to incorporate tourist health information into… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – A temporary extension of the expiration date for certain South Dakota driver licenses has been extended until March 30, 2021 by Gov. Kristi Noem. The Governor this week signed an executive order that extends the state’s emergency declaration through Dec. 30, 2020. That means the expiration date for driver licenses… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Friday, May 29, the following intersection will be closed due to road work:   7th Avenue SE & South Washington St. Work is expected to last through Wednesday, June 3. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.   Please call the Public Works office… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakotans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may have the option of buying groceries online in the future, the Department of Social Services announced. South Dakota will submit a request to join the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Online Pilot Program, which… Read more »