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KEYSTONE, S.D. (Press Release) – A Keystone, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died early Sunday morning, Dec. 27, in a one-vehicle crash east of Keystone. A 2017 Kia Sportage Ex was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 40 when the vehicle left the roadway, entered the north ditch and rolled. The driver,… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Police in Rapid City have arrested a man wanted for a fatal shooting on Christmas Eve. Twenty-one-year-old Elias Richard has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 31-year-old Vernall Marshall. Richard was arrested over the weekend. It’s not clear whether he has hired an attorney to speak for… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce just completed several projects and has more on the horizon as the new year gets underway. The Chamber has updated city maps available. The maps include recent developments of the city on one side and Brown County information on the other side, according to Lisa… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused some families to run short of food. Christina Oey, Development Director for Feeding South Dakota, says the problem is worse in rural areas. Oey says they saw demand rise last year. Oey says they are working with their suppliers and their… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – About 140 Republican Congressman have said they will object to the certification of electoral votes for President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he is not surprised. The Mayor of Washington has warned residents to avoid the Capitol Hill area during the vote because of possible demonstrations.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The USDA And the Department of Health and Human Services have released their Dietary Guidelines through 2025. South Dakota Dairy Producers President Marv Post says he was glad to see the guidelines recommending three servings of dairy a day. The Guidelines also recommend including higher fat versions of dairy including whole… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – District 24 Senator-Elect Mary Duvall will take up a seat in the 35-member State Senate in a few weeks as the 2021 South Dakota Legislative Session begins. Duvall got a free pass to the Senate running un-opposed and says that gave her more time to work. That clean-up legislation includes property… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – In her budget address in December, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem asked the legislature to set aside $100 million over the next few years to expand broadband services across the state. Greg Dean, with the South Dakota Telecommunications Association, says it’s more than just making sure everyone has access to broadband.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – China imported a record amount of U.S. corn in November and also boosted imports of dried distillers grains, an ethanol by-product. Incoming South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Scott Stahl says that’s very encouraging for corn growers. He says hearing about more DDGs being exported is also encouraging and shows the… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – A new analysis of independent data for November shows that reported new COVID 19 infection rates among meat and poultry workers were more than eight times lower than the general population. That analysis followed a Centers for Disease Control decision this month to prioritize vaccinating processing workers. SDSU Extension Swine Specialist… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be distributing the 2020 Winter/Spring Brochure to Aberdeen residents on Saturday, January 2, 2021, in the Aberdeen American News. Brochures are also available at the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Office, 225 Third Avenue Southeast. The Brochure is filled with activities for… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – In the difficult year of 2020, the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation made or recommended more than $286,000 in grants in the Hub City area. In addition to grants the AACF made directly, several were matched by the South Dakota Community Foundation, many came through the Knight COVID-19 Sub-fund in the… Read more »
SIOX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the chest in a western Sioux Falls neighborhood. The Argus Leader report police responded to a call around 11:43 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a person lying in the street. Police Lt. Terrance Matia identified the victim… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state added 24 more COVID-related deaths, active infections decreased slightly, and hospitalizations went up a tick according to numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths (which included three in Brown County, and one each in Faulk County, Potter County and Roberts County) moved the state’s… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department are opening the Lincoln and Manor Outdoor Ice Rinks for the season on Friday, Jan. 1 from 1-5 p.m. The Holiday hours are: Jan. 1 1 – 5 p.m.; Jan. 2-5 1 – 9 p.m.; Jan. 6, Normal Hours Begin Weekdays: 4 – 9… Read more »
