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ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am on Tuesday, May 25th, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will began flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From Railroad Avenue South to City Limits Between South 6th Street and South Dakota Street The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for road work: 12th Avenue SE from South Arch St. to South Dakota St. The road is expected to remain closed through… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — A federal judge in Aberdeen will decide whether three members of the U.S. Marshals Service should be found in civil contempt over his requirement to have everyone in his courtroom vaccinated for the coronavirus. Judge Charles Kornmann notified courthouse employees in March that the vaccinations would be required in order to… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths(through Friday), while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,004. The state had 31 new cases and 74 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 522. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Wednesday, June 2nd at 11:30 am at the Best Western Ramkota, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will host the June Community Affairs Luncheon. The guest speaker will be US Senator John Thune. Cost of lunch is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-Chamber members. Call the Chamber at (605) 225-2860… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Governors Council of Economic Advisors held their quarterly meeting this week and heard a briefing on the states finances and talked about future projections. Board member, David Chicoine, says finding enough workers continues to be a major issue. Chicoine, former President of South Dakota State University, says the state should still see… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators will ultimately have to decide how to spend almost one billion federal dollars. That’s the states share under the “American Rescue Plan” passed this year by Congress. The legislatures Executive Board set up a task force to make recommendations for the money. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says there could… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board held a special meeting Thursday to remove some of their face mask requirements. Those that are fully vaccinated can now be in school buildings without masks. Board President Sarah Carda says their face mask policy helped get students and staff successfully to the end of the school year. Carda… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Monday, May 24th, 2021 the following roads will be closed to thru traffic for work on water mains: South 3rd Street from 7th Ave SW to 8th Ave SW … Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,001. The state had 34 new cases and 100 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 568. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphaMedia)–A Watertown woman has won a court ruling to get her name on next month’s city election ballot. Kay Solberg turned in petitions to run for a city council seat in Ward A, but they were rejected by the Finance Office, which deemed they had not been fully completed. Solberg went to court, and… Read more »
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- With only two items on the agenda– medical marijuana and malt beverages– a special Fort Pierre City Council meeting Thursday took about five minutes. City finance officer Roxanne Heezen says they’ll hold a public hearing on a proposed Medical Cannabis Ordinance at their June 7 meeting. Mayor Gloria Hanson explains why there’s… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The sounds of dance and Native American culture filled the south lawn of the South Dakota State Capitol Thursday for the first Governor’s Round Dance. Department of Tribal Relations Secretary David Flute says the event holds meaning from him as he recalled campaign pledges for unity with Tribal Nations by Governor Kristi Noem.… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakotas largest business and ag groups are banding together to call on Congress to follow up on immigration reform and protect the “Dreamers”, children who were brought to the US at a young age. Kari Karst, President of BX Civil & Construction of Sioux Falls says they and many other construction… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Avera St. Luke’s will once again host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday, May 26. Both walk-ins and scheduled appointments will be welcome from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Avera encourages people to self-schedule appointments at avera.org/covid-vaccine. The Pfizer vaccine was recently approved for 12-15 year olds. It was previously approved for those 16… Read more »
