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PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 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 2,133. The state had 812 new cases and 796 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,600. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Starting Wednesday through Sunday,the Aberdeen Community Theatre will be performing the play “The Complete History of Comedy Abridged”. Managing Director Brian Schultz previews the play. Schultz gives the list of performers participating. Schultz talks about some of the variety of comedies coming. Schultz wants to thank the actors and staff for putting the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council passed a 1st reading to establish guidelines for zoning of cannabis in the city. City Attorney Ron Wager reminded the council where dispensaries can be located at. Wager talks about his discussion with legal counsel from the South Dakota Department of Revenue. Following the advice of… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- ROAD CLOSED: Weather permitting, beginning at 8:00 am on Tuesday, September 28, Lancelot Street will be closed to traffic north of Milwaukee Ave at the BNSF railroad tracks due to crossing work. Lancelot St. to N Milwaukee Ave at BNSF railroad tracks Work is expected to be completed by Wednesday, September 29th.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- ROAD CLOSED: Weather permitting, beginning at 8:00 am on Tuesday, September 28th, 5th Ave NW (Old Highway 281) will be reduced to one lane traffic in both directions from N 4th St to 8th Ave NW due to road construction activities. N 4th Street to 8th Ave NW Work is expected to… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- It’s a smell that salivates the soul and has you wanting more before even taking a bite. Barbecue: using fire and heat to smoke meat. Made famous in places like Kansas City and Memphis, slow cooking brisket, pork butts, chicken and more has gained in popularity is South Dakota in recent years. Champion… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Local governments across South Dakota will be receiving funding directly from the federal government as part of a pandemic relief program. The City of Vermillion will get about one point eight million dollars. City Manager John Prescott says they are developing some preliminary plans. Prescott says there are some restrictions on how the… Read more »
LINCOLN, N.E.(WNAX)- While warm, dry weather for the most part is forecast into the middle of October, the climate experts are taking guesses on what winter may bring. Brian Fuchs, a climatologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, says another La Nina is predicted. A La Nina occurs when Pacific Ocean surface temperatures cool and that… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) says the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Company will begin railroad crossing repair work on Brown County Highway 14 in Aberdeen on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The railroad crossing repair operations will temporarily close Brown County Highway 14 (one-half mile north of U.S. Highway… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- A Brown County murder trial that was set to begin next month is now scheduled for February 2022. Jarrett O. Jones, 49, of Bath is charged with murder in the Jan. 2, 2020, death of Jon Schumacher, 28. According to court documents, Schumacher arrived at Jones’ home early that morning after being released from… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The enrollment headcount at South Dakota universities shows another flat year for student numbers, with a few schools showing slim increases. USD President Sheila Gestring referenced the enrollment numbers at USD during her “State of the U” speech last week. Gestring says they did see an increase in international students. Gestring says they… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health through Friday. The death total currently at 2,129. The state had 383 new cases and 495 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,588. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Thursday, September 30th is the deadline to renew license plate decals for September. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letter this month. VanMeter is also encouraging those with decals due in November to come in now.
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder says he wants to run for another four year term. Haeder was elected to his first term in 2018. Haeder says he wants to continue the push for the better use of technology in his office. Haeder says he also wants to continue his plan to bring… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The U-S Army Corps of Engineers and Lower Brule Sioux Tribe are working together on a project to reduce erosion along the west bank of the Missouri River just north of Lower Brule in Lyman County. A scoping meeting was held Thursday night electronically. Amy Bowell-McClean says construction of the Big Bend Dam… Read more »
