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PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no 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 2,038. The state had 21 new cases and 10 recoveries, increasing active infections to 167. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
ABERDEEN & PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio & DRGNews)- This weekend is Independence Day weekend and people will be shooting fireworks all across the state. Aberdeen Fire Marshall Chad Nilson tells us to proceed with caution because of the extreme dry conditions. Nilson talks about the dangers of sparklers. Nilson emphasizes making sure the fireworks is completely dispose… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown Mayor Elect Ried Holien has met for the first time with the new Denver Air Connection team. Denver Air was recently awarded the Watertown Essential Airline Contract, edging out SkyWest- United who had been serving the community for the past two years. However, Holien says that SkyWest has informed the city that,… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.- The hot, dry conditions have pushed up water consumption across the region. Troy Larson, Executive Director of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, says they have been very close to maxing out their facilities. Larson says usage this year is up sharply from last year. Larson says they have not had any… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The Indian Boarding School Lands Committee will host a public meeting to provide an update regarding three parcels of land located on Sioux San Drive in West Rapid City. Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender described the situation is complicated and decades old. Allender said indigenous groups are motivated by the story of… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- May and June are considered the peak of severe weather season across much of the northern plains. Peter Rogers, warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, says there was a noted lack of severe weather. Rogers says the lack of severe weather is linked to ongoing drought conditions.… Read more »
Washington, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is seeking internship applications for the fall in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties will include researching legislation, writing memos, attending committee hearings and briefings, answering constituent phone calls, sorting mail, and providing support to the staff and the Member of… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Due to the Independence Day Holiday on Sunday, July 4th, city will honor the holiday on Monday, July 5th, city garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick-up by 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 6th. Both Monday’s… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 6:00 AM on Friday, July 2nd, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for crane work: South Main Street from 3rd Avenue SW to 1st Avenue SW Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed that the Delta variant of the coronavirus has been detected in a person in Edmunds County. Avera Health Chief Medical Officer Dr Kevin Post says they have been expecting it. Post says the best strategy is to stay ahead of any infection outbreaks. Post says… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 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 2,038. The state had 25 new cases and 14 recoveries, increasing active infections to 156. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Since declining to a record low in April of last year, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, has now been above growth neutral for 13 of the last 14 months. Ernie Goss, director of Creighton University’s… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Blake Day has been named Senior Vice President of the NSU Foundation. In this role, Day will lead the Foundation’s development effort under the direction of the President/CEO. He will work closely with the Director of Athletics and Deans of the College of Arts and Sciences, Millicent Atkins School of Education,… Read more »
The State of South Dakota has picked up a lot of federal funding in the last year. Legislative Research Council fiscal analyst Joey Knofczynski gave the Joint Committee on Appropriations the totals so far. That includes individual stimulus payments and PPP loans and grants. Knofczynski says the state is getting more money this year. Knofczynski… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Voters in the Vermillion School District will make a decision on a major building plan this fall. Superintendent Damon Alvey says the school board approved a special election. Alvey says the plan would move the elementary schools to a new building in Barstow Park near the middle school. Alvey says they modified the… Read more »
