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January 21, 2022

South Dakota hospital asking the public’s help against COVID

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Hospital officials are asking for the public’s help in attempting to slow the spread of Covid-19 infections. Sanford Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Mike Wilde says he has been working on the Covid-19 floor at their Sioux Falls hospital. Wilde says vaccinations are the best way to slow the spread. He says… Read more »

January 21, 2022

SD Dept of Health reports 19 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 19 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,601. The state had 2,183 new cases and 1,054 recoveries, increasing active infections to 35,196. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

January 21, 2022

Drought’s impact on the West River’s cattle industry

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Drought devastated much of West River’s cattle operations over the summer, and shows no signs of letting up in the New Year. Adele Harty is a cow/calf field specialist with the South Dakota State University West River extension, and operates a small cow/calf operation near Rapid City. Harty shared the view of… Read more »

January 21, 2022

Senator Rounds express his opinion on the 2020 elections & latest happenings in Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KOTA)- The Republican Party has been largely paralyzed regarding former President Trump’s lie the 2020 US election was “stolen” from him. However, South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, a fellow Republican who stood against this lie during a recent ABC News appearance, says sometimes the truth comes before party politics. Rounds acknowledged the 2020 election… Read more »

January 21, 2022

Legal challenge to Amendment C has been filed

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A legal challenge has been filed on an amendment scheduled to be on the June primary ballot in South Dakota. One of the plaintiffs is Dave Owen, President of the State Chamber of Commerce & Industry. “Amendment C” on the June ballot would require super majority approval on ballot initiatives that raise taxes… Read more »

January 21, 2022

Hospital space limited due to COVID

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Space for acute care of medical issues continues to be a problem. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they take care of more than Covid-19 patients. Ekeren says they, like many employers, struggle to keep enough workers. Ekeren says their numbers haven’t varied much over the past few… Read more »

January 20, 2022

One man dead following one vehicle crash northeast of Summit

SUMMIT, S.D.(Press Release) –  One man died late Wednesday night in a one-vehicle crash northeast of Summit. The name of the person involved is not being released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2008 Buick Lucerne was westbound on 127th Street when the driver failed to negotiate a curve. The… Read more »

January 20, 2022

Sanford Aberdeen Acute Care Clinic extends weekend hours

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Sanford Health Aberdeen Acute Care Clinic is extending its weekend hours effective Saturday, Jan. 22. This change will allow Sanford Health to continue to meet the increasing health care needs of the Aberdeen community. Sanford Health Aberdeen Acute Care Clinic, located at 3015 Third Ave SE Suite 100 in Aberdeen, will… Read more »

January 20, 2022

Recap of Congressman Johnson’s Tele-Town Hall held Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- For the 2nd time this month Congressman Dusty Johnson held a Tele-Town Hall which gave him an opportunity to hear from the voters in South Dakota. Congressman Johnson talks about how inflation is inpacting the state and the country. Johnson express the topic of vaccine mandates that is in place for healthcare workers.… Read more »

January 20, 2022

Avera St. Luke’s readies for increase in COVID-19 patients

ABERDEEN, SD(Press Release) – Avera St. Luke’s Hospital is carefully watching COVID numbers and making adjustments to be able to care for a potentially greater surge in patients. In the next couple of weeks, Avera is expecting a potential surge of over 300 COVID inpatients in its hospitals. To put that in perspective, we rose… Read more »

January 20, 2022

Update on the shooting that took place in Armour

ARMOUR, S.D.(Performance Radio Group)- On the evening of Monday January 17th  Armour, South Dakota residents may have been alarmed by gunfire.  A report of shots fired from a building on main street brought law enforcement from Douglas, surrounding counties and the SD Highway patrol to investigate.  The incident was contained and did not escalate.  Douglas… Read more »

January 20, 2022

Written CDL tests to be offered by appointment only Saturday at Pierre, Mitchell, Aberdeen, Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Watertown

People wanting to take the written tests required to obtain a Commercial Driver License before new federal regulations take effect can do so Saturday at six locations statewide. State Driver Licensing program director Jane Schrank says the federal Entry Level Driver Training requirements begin Feb. 7, 2022. Schrank says state driver licensing offices can administer… Read more »

January 20, 2022

SD Dept of Health reports 9 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,582. The state had 2,588 new cases and 1,304 recoveries, increasing active infections to 34,086. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

January 20, 2022

SB46(Fairness in Women’s Sports) passed the South Dakota Senate

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The bill to protect fairness in women’s sports was up for debate in the South Dakota Senate Wednesday. The bill would prohibit transgender students from taking part in any women’s or girls’ athletic competition. Republican Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre says this version is better than the one she voted against last year.… Read more »