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ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The warmer winter weather has been appreciated by many local residents, but it has made for some dangerous conditions when it comes to ice fishing. Nick Cochran, Conservation Officer with the Game, Fish and Parks, said that the ice is definitely not as solid at this time of the year as… Read more »
WEBSTER, S.D. (KXLG) – A Webster Police Officer has been recognized by the Day County Sheriff’s Office for his actions which helped save the life of a semi driver from during a blizzard that hit the area on Dec. 23. Officer Dylan Collins had just come on-duty at 6 a.m. and was on-patrol when he… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Among the changes in medical care evolving out of the COVID-19 pandemic is the increased acceptance and use of telehealth options. While rural areas of America could greatly benefit from the expansion of telehealth, the tools– such as broadband internet access– needed to fully use the service often aren’t available.… Read more »
SISSETON, S.D. (Press Release) – A Henderson, NV man has died from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Monday, Dec. 21, south of Sisseton. A 2020 Nissan Maxima was southbound on Roberts County Road 34 when the driver lost control. The vehicle went into the east ditch, struck a power pole and rolled. Robert… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – New infections, active cases and hospitalizations related to COVID-19 have all been declining in South Dakota since hitting a peak in mid-November. Sanford Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mike Wilde says new drugs and treatments have helped bring those numbers down. Wilde says being able to give vaccinations to… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A state program giving property tax breaks to landowners that set aside buffer strips near streams and rivers isn’t getting much use. Dan Klimisch, Chairman of the James River Water Development District, says there aren’t enough incentives with the program. Klimisch says water districts are having talks about changing the program… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While December went out with a bit of a bang, expect more of a mild start to January. Laura Edwards, State Climatologist, says the rest of the week looks pretty tame. She said the upcoming month might be warmer than normal. This particular area is lacking moisture so far this… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Good weather allowed construction on the Lewis & Clark Regional Water Project to make a lot of progress this year. Executive Director Troy Larson says most of work was along the Iowa – South Dakota border. Larson says they got a good start on other important parts of the project. Larson… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety will begin 2021 by holding 20 sobriety checkpoints in 17 counties during the month of January. The monthly checkpoints are designed to discourage drivers from drinking and then driving. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted… Read more »
TRIPP, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – One of the major issues for the 2021 South Dakota legislature will actually come after they adjourn the session. Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp says they have to come up with a plan to redistrict the state using the 2020 Census numbers. Finck says they have to have a plan done… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A SNOW REMOVAL ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED IN THE CITY OF ABERDEEN • Plowing on POSTED EMERGENCY SNOW ROUTES will begin at 6 AM, ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020. • Plowing on NORTH-SOUTH STREETS in Zone 2 and plowing of all streets and avenues in Zone 3 will begin at… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Active COVID cases continued to decrease, hospitalizations were up slightly, and there were no neath deaths reported, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state reported 501 new confirmed cases and 1,286 recoveries, lowering the amount of active infections to 5,738 (there were 7,627 one… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – A Sioux Falls man has been identified as the person who died Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash west of Sioux Falls. A 2000 Lexus SUV was southbound on LaMesa Drive and failed to stop at the intersection of South Dakota Highway 38. It collided with a 2013 Honda… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at 8 a.m. today the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: Milwaukee Avenue NE & S Melgaard Road/BC 19 The Northbound lane will be closed to thru traffic, and left turns Northbound from Milwaukee to N Roosevelt will be prohibited. Work will be completed… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the New Years holiday observance on Friday, January 1st, City garbage and recycling pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage and recycling picked up on Friday are asked to have their garbage and recycling out for pick up by 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 4. Both… Read more »
