DeSMET, S.D. (KELO-AM) — Two longtime South Dakota weekly newspapers have folded under pressure from the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The Lake Preston... Read More
April 3, 2020
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April 3, 2020
Lawmakers under investigation for conduct during session
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota legislators have decided to investigate allegations that Senate Majority Leader Kris Langer was drunk during a meeting earlier this week.... Read More
April 3, 2020
Governor mobilizing National Guard in fight against coronavirus
PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says she’s mobilizing the South Dakota National Guard to assist in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.... Read More
April 3, 2020
Governor says fight against COVID-19 will be long, slow process
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Even though pandemic mitigation efforts are working, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says to be successful, it will be a long, slow process. Noem... Read More
April 3, 2020
Brookings County has equipment for alternate care site if needed
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – Brookings County has a plan in place to deal with pandemics. In fact, the planning began back in 2006. Bob McGrath is the Chair of the Brookings... Read More
April 3, 2020
Schwan Financial, American News team up to help Salvation Army
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A pair of Aberdeen businesses are teaming up to help the Salvation Army during the COVID-19 outbreak. Schwan Financial Group and the... Read More
April 3, 2020
Officials have questions on economic rescue plan
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The $2.2 trillion economic rescue plan passed by Congress has several programs aimed at helping businesses. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota... Read More
April 3, 2020
State sees big jump in number of unemployment claims
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation has seen a big jump in the numbers of claims for unemployment benefits. A total of 6,645 initial... Read More
April 2, 2020
Scientists still researching details on virus
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Scientists are still researching how long the COVID-19 virus can survive on surfaces. South Dakota state epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says at... Read More
April 2, 2020
Thune says social distancing, testing key in battle against COVID-19
WASHINGTON, D.C. (HubCityRadio.com) – Senator John Thune is encouraging all South Dakotans to practice social distancing as the country tries to prevent the spread of the... Read More
April 2, 2020
Governor’s press conference at 3 this afternoon on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 3 this afternoon. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio... Read More
April 2, 2020
Unemployed need to check in each week in order to receive checks
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakotans who have filed for unemployment need to contact the state Department of Labor and Regulation each week in order to receive their... Read More
April 2, 2020
Federal government required to provide adequate health care to Rosebud Sioux Tribe
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — A judge has ruled the federal government is required to provide adequate health care to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe as part of a 1868 treaty.... Read More
April 2, 2020
Regents to freeze tuition and fees
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The governing board of South Dakota’s public universities has made a slew of decisions, including to freeze tuition and fees for next year. Board of... Read More
April 2, 2020
Rapid City Police investigating human remains found at golf course
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Police say they are investigating human remains that were discovered near a creek on a Rapid City golf course. A grounds keeper at the Rapid City Elks... Read More
