WASHINGTON, D.C. (DRG News) – The status of another round of federal COVID-19 pandemic aid is still in limbo in Washington, D.C. However, South Dakota Congressman Dusty... Read More
October 14, 2020
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October 14, 2020
Equipment failure causes power outage in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – An equipment failure led to a pole fire causing a power outage for a small part of Aberdeen this morning. Tom Glanzer, Community... Read More
October 14, 2020
Yankton School Board approves rapid tests
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton School Board approved the use of the Abbott BinaxNow Covid-19 Point of Care tests supplied by the state Department of Health.... Read More
October 14, 2020
Codington County Board enacts burn ban
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — The Codington County Board of Commissioners took action Tuesday in response to very dry conditions across the county. Codington County Emergency... Read More
October 14, 2020
SBA, Treasury announce simpler PPP forgiveness for loans $50,000 or less
SOUTH DAKOTA (Press Release) – The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, today released a simpler loan forgiveness application... Read More
October 14, 2020
State attempts to answer questions on department merger
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced her plan to merge the state Departments of Agriculture and Environment & Natural Resources back in... Read More
October 13, 2020
Active cases down slightly, no new deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Active COVID infections ticked down slightly and there were no new deaths in figures released today by the South Dakota Department of... Read More
October 13, 2020
Officials provide update on investigation into fatal accident involving AG
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – State officials held a news conference in Sioux Falls Tuesday to update information into the fatal car – pedestrian accident involving South... Read More
October 13, 2020
$2 million in spending tied to Mount Rushmore July event
KEYSTONE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota tourism officials estimate the Mount Rushmore Independence Day event last July generated $2 million in direct spending for the state’s... Read More
October 13, 2020
CVB prepared for pheasant hunting opener
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Pheasant hunters are coming to Aberdeen and the Convention and Visitors Bureau is ready for them. The CVB will once again be at the... Read More
October 13, 2020
Authorities investigating stabbing death in Box Elder
BOX ELDER, S.D. (AP) — Authorities are investigating a stabbing death in western South Dakota. The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office says the body of 39-year-old Tessa Curley... Read More
October 13, 2020
County Road 5 should get 2021 work after boost to highway budget
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Brown County’s highway superintendent said one of the asphalt overlay projects planned in 2021 is a direct... Read More
October 13, 2020
CARES Act money needs to be spent by end of calendar year
PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) – States like South Dakota are in a bit of a race against time. They need to spend federal CARES Act dollars by the end of the calendar year. The money... Read More
October 13, 2020
Carpentry shop at State Penitentiary damaged by fire
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KWAT) – The carpentry shop at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls was damaged by fire recently. Prison staff were alerted to the fire by an... Read More
October 13, 2020
USD President says opportunities, outreach for state’s tribes will improve
VERMILION, S.D. (KELO.com) — To mark Native American Day, The University of South Dakota announced the revitalization of the Institute of American Indian Studies. USD... Read More
