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PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s active COVID cases and hospitalizations continued to drop, and there were eight new deaths according to totals released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths (which included one in Brown County) increased the state’s overall death toll to 1,389. South Dakota had 531 new confirmed cases… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – This week, Foster and Lynn Friess donated $500,000 to charity on behalf of the Noem family. The donation includes $100,000 on behalf of each individual member of the Noem family. “2020 has been hard on many of us, but generosity like this is a tremendous bright spot,” said Governor Kristi… Read more »
GROTON, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera Medical Group Groton will reopen Monday, Dec. 28. The clinic had previously closed in order to redeploy staff. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:30 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While shoppers have been busy purchasing those last-minute gifts, scammers have been busy waiting to prey on them. Jessie Schmidt, South Dakota State Director of the Better Business Bureau, said a common scam involves gifts cards. She said there are certain things to watch for. Another key topic is the… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Federal workplace safety officials are investigating a fatal construction accident in Rapid City. The Rapid City Journal reports the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the trench collapse that trapped two workers, killing one of them. Fire officials said the accident happened Monday afternoon while the men were working.… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Joe Sneve, Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – President Donald Trump is not a fan of South Dakota Sen. John Thune. The outgoing president went after Thune on Tuesday night via social media, calling the second-highest ranked Republican in the U.S. Senate a “RINO,” meaning Republican In Name Only, and “Mitch’s boy,”… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – The holidays can be an emotional time for some, and not in a positive way. Laurie Gill with the South Dakota Department of Social Services says there is a resource people can use if they want to reach out for help. She says the 211 resource is like a 911 for… Read more »
FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – It took two votes and 12 and a half minutes of debate, but Fort Pierre City employees will get a four-percent bump in pay in 2021. The Fort Pierre City Council took up employee salaries at their final regular meeting Monday night. Finance Officer Roxanne Heezen says salaries were budgeted… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The way radar from the National Weather Service is presented on their websites across the country is changing. Kelly Serr at the National Weather Service’s office in Aberdeen says it’s been awhile since the look of the radar page has changed. Serr says the change only impacts how the public views… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Press Release) — South Dakota Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has received a rare award for excellence. The Unit Citation Award, given by the organization’s national headquarters, recognized unprecedented growth and accomplishments during 2019. In the online presentation ceremony, CAP North Central Region Commander, Col. John R. O’Neill, praised South Dakota CAP members.… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Despite Covid-19 infection numbers dropping in South Dakota, health experts are warning that precautions are still needed. Dr. Michael Elliott, Chief Medical Officer at Avera McKennen Hospital in Sioux Falls, says South Dakota is still very high in positive results. Elliott says the state is not testing enough. Elliott says… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Dozens of Rapid City residents and business owners have filed complaints against the city council president for her social media posts and supporting a website they say targets those who are opposed to a mask mandate. Tonchi Weaver brought almost 100 complaints to the city attorney’s office accusing Laura Armstrong… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A former payroll clerk for a South Dakota trucking company accused of writing checks to herself for more than a decade has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay back more than half a million dollars. Fifty-year-old Sheila Verbrugge, of Brandon, pleaded guilty in September to wire fraud.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Highways Patrol reminds drivers that being safe behind the wheel is also an important part of the holiday season. The Highway Patrol will conduct an “Operation Safe Christmas ” Wednesday, Dec. 23, and Thursday, Dec. 24, to encourage those already traveling to be careful. Col. Rick Miller, superintendent… Read more »
