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FREEMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- The Freeman School Board wants to talk to neighboring districts about future cooperation and possible consolidation. Superintendent Jake Tietje says they sent a survey out to every household in their district. Tietje says they have reached out to their neighbors. Tietje says they contacted all their neighboring school districts. Tietje says they aren’t… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Here’s a look back at what happened in Pierre Monday regarding setting the districts in South Dakota for the next 10 years. In the morning, the two chambers set up Affairs Committees for both the House & Senate to get approvals of the maps from each chamber. The House Affair Committee approved the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00am on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for patching work. South Grand and Goodrich Ave Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed. The road is expected to reopen at the end of the day on TuesdaAB
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no 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 2,267. The state had 401 new cases and 297 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,961. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday observance on Thursday, November 11, 2021, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Thursday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Both Wednesday and Thursday’s garbage will be picked… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s November Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, November 18 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the downtown Dacotah Bank location. Food will be catered by Three22 Kitchen & Cocktails and membership drawing is at $700. Sponsor and host is Dacotah Bank. Business After… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Over 100 protesters braved a steady cold rain across the street from the South Dakota State Capitol Monday morning to urge lawmakers to hold a special session to consider a ban on vaccine mandates. U-S Senate candidate Bruce Whalen was one of a handful of speakers to address the gathering. Scott Hourigan, a… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender’s new initiatives regarding panhandling and homelessness have been met with mixed responses from the public. Allender defended initiative, which consists putting signs in prominent locations around town to deter panhandling, minimizing police interactions with homeless individuals in favor of social workers and encouraging support of local homeless… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Barb Honeycutt, who has served as the superintendent of the Rapid City Catholic School System for the last 15 years, has announced her retirement following an education career spanning five decades. Honeycutt said looking back, her time with the RCCSS never felt like a job. Honeycutt was instrumental in buying the St.… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D. – A Watertown, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died from injuries sustained from a one-vehicle crash in Watertown on Oct. 24, 2021. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 1998 Dodge Ram pickup was westbound on 20th Ave. SW and making the curve to go south when the vehicle left… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Flags will fly at half-staff across South Dakota today in honor of former First Lady Jean Rounds of Pierre and Fort Pierre, wife of former Governor Mike Rounds. Pam Roberts served in senior leadership roles in the administrations of governors Janklow, Mickelson, Miller, Rounds and Daugaard, but she tells DRG Media Group it… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 7 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 2,267. The state had 431 new cases and 349 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,857. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Sky West had the lower of two bids submitted to provide commercial air service for Aberdeen and Bemidji, Minn. Local commercial air service is considered Essential Air Service, which means the provider receives a federal subsidy. Air service contracts are generally approved for a two-year period. The U.S. Department of Transportation requires… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sundown on Saturday, November 6, in honor of former First Lady Jean Rounds. “Jean has been a gentle, steady support for her family and for our state for many years,” said Governor Noem. “She didn’t seek out… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement in response to OSHA’s new rule, which was formally released today, requiring all private companies with 100 employees or more to enforce mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees. The Biden vaccine mandate would affect 80 million Americans and impose a $14,000 fine… Read more »
