PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Transportation Commission approved the 2023-23 winter maintenance plan Thursday for the Department of Transportation. Operations Director Craig Smith says the plan helps them keep roads safer in the winter. Smith says last year’s winter cost the D-O-T a lot more than usual. The Department spent seven-million dollars on salt last… Read more »
News Category: Pheasant Country News
Prescription Take-Back Day is Saturday October 28
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – National Prescription Take-Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 28. It is an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. South Dakotans have been strong participants in the past and are encouraged to take part again. Unwanted medications can be disposed of without question in a secure medication drop box at participating… Read more »
Flags flown at half-staff statewide for victims of Lewiston, Maine shootings
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on October 30th, in honor of the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on October 25, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine. This order is the result of a proclamation from President Joseph R.… Read more »
Safe Harbor hosting Soup & Pie Event at K.O.Lee Library tonight
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Safe Harbor is hosting their annual Soup & Pie event tonight at the K.O.Lee Library to help raise awareness of domestic violence. Executive Director Gina Karst reminds everyone that October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Karst talks about what their guest speaker will be talking about tonight. Karst explains that most people probably… Read more »
Second half property taxes due Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter reminds citizens of Brown County that property taxes are due Tuesday. If you choose to dropoff on one of the boxes for pickup on Tuesday, VanMeter encourages people to double check when pickup will be at that location. If it’s already picked up, it will not pickup until… Read more »
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive coming up Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday the Aberdeen Postal Service in conjunction with the United Way of NorthEast South Dakota are doing their food drive to help the community. This year marks the 32nd anniversary the NALC(National Association of Letter Carriers) has been doing this across the country. Communications & Impact Coordinator for United Way,… Read more »
Air National Guard to honor healthcare workers with flyovers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing will conduct a series of flyovers at several healthcare facilities throughout Eastern South Dakota May 16 to honor fellow Americans working to fight the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The flyovers will serve to salute and show appreciation for healthcare workers, first… Read more »
Peak could hit South Dakota late June into early July
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While infection projection models continue to change, most seem to agree that the peak numbers are still in front of us. Doug Ekeren, (eck-urn) President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they are using an adjusted model that takes Sioux Falls out of the mix. Ekeren says they also… Read more »
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Brown County double in one week
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Brown County COVID-19 cases increased by 13 in two days, adding three cases on Saturday and 10 cases on Sunday. The county has reported 120 total cases, according to Sunday numbers from the South Dakota Department of Health. A week ago there were 59 cases reported in the county. No deaths… Read more »
Downtown Association promoting gift cards from downtown businesses
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Downtown Association is trying to help downtown businesses by promoting gift cards. Shelley Westra-Heier, Executive Director of the Association, said a vital downtown is crucial for every city. She said that businesses need the assistance, now more than ever. Westra-Heier said none of the downtown activities scheduled throughout the… Read more »