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WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphaMedia)–Governor Kristi Noem was in Watertown Monday for the 19th annual Lake Area Technical College (LATC) Governor’s Luncheon. During her remarks to several hundred people in the Student Center, the governor says South Dakota remained, “open for business” throughout the pandemic, and people all over the country have taken notice. She says one of… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Miner County South Dakota farmer Arlen Foster and his wife Cindy have filed a lawsuit in Federal Court in Sioux Falls against the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Tony Francois of the Pacific Legal Foundation is representing the Foster’s in the case. Francois says they’re asking the NRCS(National Resources Conservation Service) to reconsider… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- This week, Avera celebrates the heroes who work within its facilities, including clinics, hospitals, senior living centers and more. National Hospital Week is May 9-15, National Nurses Week is May 6-12 and National Skilled Nursing Care Week is May 9-15. “Our celebration this year – called ‘Celebrating YOU’ – captures these important… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — An Aberdeen man has been sentenced to five years in prison for choking a woman and for possessing methamphetamine. Forty-one-year-old Darrell Two Hearts pleaded guilty to felony domestic aggravated assault stemming from the 2020 choking incident and to felony drug possession. Police were called to a residence in Aberdeen on a… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death(through Friday), while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,981. The state had 79 new cases and 116 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,211. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- A Waubay woman has been sentenced to 27 months in prison on a federal charge of program theft, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Dawn Block, 53, will also be on supervised release for three years and must pay $222,802 in restitution. Of that, $68,570 is… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Avera St. Luke’s will host its first COVID-19 vaccination clinic for individuals who are considered at high risk of experiencing any kind of reaction to previous vaccines on Thursday, May 13. Only scheduled appointments are available. Avera encourages people to self-schedule appointments using this link or at avera.org/covid-vaccine. If registering at… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphMedia)–Former State Senator and current city councilman Ried Holien filed petitions Friday to run for Watertown mayor. It comes at a time when Watertown is about to transition to a city manager-led form of government, which will include a smaller city council and a part-time mayor. Holien believes he’s the best fit under that… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has taken issue with President Joe Biden’s infrastructure package. Rounds says the President is working with a different definition of “infrastructure” Rounds said working with a more narrow definition saves money in the long run. Rounds questioned if even a quarter of the package would fit under… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The city of Sturgis has opened up discussion about some possible changes to the downtown BID ordinance. The Downtown Business Improvement District was formed in 2013 to come up with ways to enhance and grow the downtown corridor. Council members are proposing an increase to the per linear foot annual fee that… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Dry conditions across the Missouri River basin will have a major impact on runoff into the river system this year. Kevin Grode with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says they saw the impact last month. Grode says they have revised their runoff projections. Grode says mountain snowpack won’t add a lot to… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is sponsoring a Star Party on Friday, May 14 from dusk – 10:30 pm at Kuhnert Arboretum located at 2110 South Dakota Street. A Star Party is a gathering of amateur astronomers viewing the night sky or people just wanting to know more about what… Read more »
PIEDMONT, S.D.(KBHB) – Law enforcement in Meade County responded to a mobile home in Piedmont late last night, where a man had barricaded himself inside the home after allegedly firing shots. The man allegedly fired a gun during a domestic violence incident and was arrested after a 3.5-hour long stand-off at the Sacora Station mobile… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related death(including 1 in Brown County, 1st one reported since March 21st), while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,980. The state had 76 new cases and 131 recoveries, decreasing active… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Black Stone Cherry will round out the entertainment schedule for the Brown County Fair. Black Stone Cherry will play on Aug. 20 prior to Daughtry taking the stage. That’s the Friday lineup at the Larry Gerlach Grandstand, according to a Friday morning announcement from fair organizers. Black Stone Cherry formed in 2001… Read more »
