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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 1,953. The state had 133 new cases and 190 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,153. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. –Avera St. Luke’s will once again host people for walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesday, April 21. Walk-ins will be welcome from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Scheduled appointments are available during the clinic’s entiretyfrom 4:30-8:30 p.m. Avera encourages people to self-schedule appointments at avera.org/covid-vaccine. Vaccination clinics are held inside the Avera Human Performance Center,… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- There is growing concern among health professionals that a large segment of the population will not get a Covid-19 vaccination, which would limit herd immunity from the virus. Mark Sternhagen of Brookings has first hand experience with missing out on a vaccination. Sternhagen, who grew up in Scotland, says there was a different… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The re-districting committee set up by the South Dakota legislature will have a short time to get a lot of work done. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton is a member of the committee and says their first meeting is set for later this month. The official Census numbers should have been available in… Read more »
AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- One of the major climate drivers in North America should fade as summer approaches. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says it looks like “La Nina” is starting to fade away. The “La Nina” occurs when Pacific Ocean surface temperature cool, which has an impact on weather across… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,953. The state had 200 new cases and 190 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,210. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
LEOLA, S.D.(Press Release) – A Mound City, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Monday in a one-vehicle crash in McPherson County. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2010 Kenworth T600 semi-truck and trailer was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 10 when the vehicle went off the roadway and rolled. Mark Kellar, the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University President Timothy M. Downs has announced his resignation to pursue a new opportunity in higher education according to news release by the South Dakota Board of Regents. In his five years on the Aberdeen campus, Downs presided over positive changes on campus and within the Aberdeen community, including… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- A new survey of bankers across a ten state region in the middle of the country suggests strong economic growth continues but hasn’t yet rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says he expects interest rates to hold steady for at least the rest of this year. Goss says the Biden… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,952. The state had 257 new cases and 367 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,201. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Officials in both Pierre and Watertown are reacting to the U-S Department of Transportation’s decision to select Denver Air Connection for the next Essential Air Service contract to serve both cities. It’s not only local officials reacting but South Dakota’s legislative leaders are reacting as well. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds told KXLG… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Saturday, April 17th, NSU in conjunction with the United Way of Northeast South Dakota is holding the 19th annual Day of Champions event. Communication & Impact Coordinator with United Way of Northeast South Dakota, Angie Cleberg gave us a preview of what to expect. Cleberg talks about how this event… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Brookings County is the first “Resilient Community” in the state of South Dakota. The award recognizes the County’s efforts to help children and families deal with and recover from traumatic experiences. It’s the culmination of a nearly two-year process. The Resilient Communities designation was created by the Center for the Prevention of Child… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre City Commission is looking to make more regular fireworks use a more regular part of the Fourth of July holiday. Last year the Commission relaxed fireworks ordinances after public input due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Commissioner Jim Mehlhaff says the ordinance would be very specific on fireworks use. Fire suppression nearby… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A shooting case out of Rapid City revolving around the death of 20 year old Jesus Vance has grown to involve a methamphetamine conspiracy and at least six people. Rapid City Police Department spokesperson Brendyn Medina said the incident took place at the South Dakota Rose Inn on April 9. Recovered surveillance… Read more »
