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RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Many thought one of South Dakota’s top industries would take a huge hit in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. But, tourism officials say it wasn’t as bad as some other states because of South Dakota’s outdoor opportunities. From hiking in the Black Hills to driving through the Badlands, South… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Derek Ricci is no longer the manager of the Brown County Fair. Rachel Kippley, Vice Chair of the Brown County Commission, confirmed that Ricci was relieved of his duties during an executive session meeting of the commission earlier this month. Kippley said that a new manager will be hired this spring.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The Senate will start confirmation hearings this week some of President-elect Joe Biden Cabinet appointments. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the President-elect should be able get the people he wants. Rounds says the incoming Administration has to be balanced. Rounds says Cabinet members have a lot of authority. Senate members… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Health Department is opening up vaccine eligibility to the so called “1-D” group this week. Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says people should be hearing from their area health care providers. Malsam-Rysdon says the state Covid website has more localized information. Malsam-Rysdon says they will make sure people get… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators are off today and will return to Pierre tomorrow for their four-day week. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says the first half week was pretty low key. Sanderson says COVID-19 precautions have changed procedures noticeably. Sanderson says lobbyists have had to change along… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – After the FBI warned last week of the possibility of armed protests at all 50 state capitols; nothing of the sort transpired at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre. What did happen was a peaceful prayer walk around the exterior of the Capitol by approximately two dozen people carrying nothing… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota House Taxation Committee got an update from the state Revenue Department last week. During that, there were questions about sports betting, which was approved by voters last November. State Gaming Commission Secretary Susan Christian says they have one bill so far. Christian says the bill follows state gaming… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The US House voted last week to impeach President Trump for his instigation of the mob that overran the US Capitol building. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson voted “No” on the bill but says it wasn’t a vote to exonerate the President. Johnson says it was a very quick vote. Johnson… Read more »
ELK POINT, S.D. (Press release) – One person died and two others were injured Friday night in a two-vehicle crash south of Elk Point. Names of the three people involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 2014 Ford F-150 pickup was southbound when the driver lost control due to icy… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – On Jan. 16, 2021 at 6 a.m., Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire involving Gary’s Auto Body and Accessories at 2502 6th Ave SE. On arrival crews found heavy smoke and fire coming from the commercial occupancy. The fire was quickly attacked by firefighters and was contained to… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash northwest of Watertown. Names of the two people involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 2009 Ford Focus was westbound on South Dakota Highway 20 when it crossed the center line and collided head-on with an… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state added 15 more COVID-related deaths, while active infections rose slightly and hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths (which included two in Brown County) move the state’s overall death toll to 1,629. The state had 425 new confirmed cases, inching… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) — Tess Moeller has been selected as Avera St. Luke’s Vice President of Operations. Moeller is currently serving as the Quality, Strategy, and Innovation Officer. “Tess has done a phenomenal job in her current role. She’s helped us with our Joint Commission Accreditation and throughout the pandemic, completing big projects that… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered Indian Health Services to release a report investigating how one of its doctors was able to sexually abuse boys on Indian reservations in South Dakota and Montana. Stanley Patrick Weber, the former pediatrician, was sentenced last year for sexual abuse he committed on the Pine… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Soldiers and Airmen of the South Dakota National Guard and Air Guard are being called up for potential deployment to Washington D.C. The South Dakota Broadcasters Association confirmed than an unknown number of SDNG personnel are being assembled into a military Task Force, the purpose of which hasn’t been publicly divulged.… Read more »
