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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 »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s active COVID infections dropped by nearly 750, it’s lowest level since mid-October, hospitalizations were down three and there were no new deaths, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 436 new confirmed cases and 1,181 recoveries, lowering the active cases by… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Now that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved emergency use of the COVID-19 vaccine, Avera St. Luke’s plans to administer the first doses that have been allocated by the state this evening. “We will receive our first vaccines soon and plan to begin vaccinating our front line staff… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – A robbery took place at a Mount Rushmore Road convenience store Monday which peaked in a foot chase between officers and a leading suspect in the case. Rapid City Police Department community relations specialist Brendyn Medina said the employee at the convenience store had been threatened by the assailant. The… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Members of the Aberdeen community are reaching out to show their appreciation for regional health care workers. Angie Cleberg, Communications and Impact Coordinator with the United Way of Northeastern South Dakota, talked about the project. She said there are several ways to express thanks and gratitude. Cleberg said elementary students have… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — One man is dead and another was rescued after a trench collapsed at a construction site in front of a Rapid City home. Fire officials say the accident happened Monday afternoon. Police and medics arrived to find one man submerged up to his chest and another completely submerged up to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The U.S. House passed a $900 billion economic stimulus bill Monday night, which will also fund the federal government into next year. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the bill had several important parts. There was criticism that no Member of Congress could have read the 5,000 page bill. Johnson says… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KCCR) – Congress has passed a $900 billion coronavirus relief package. South Dakota Senator John Thune says the bi-partisan deal includes protections for ag producers. The bill also supports the ethanol industry. Thune says the bill includes the targeted spending wanted by Republicans. The package also includes a second round of stimulus checks.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Local residents will be able to enjoy one more nice day before a blast of cold air enters the region. Highs for today could be into the 50s, but it won’t last long, according to Dan Mohr, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen. There won’t be much snow, but… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Front line health care workers were first in line as Covid-19 vaccinations began last week. Liz Healy, Infection Prevention Coordinator for Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they are following the state plan. Healy says they will work to distribute the vaccines to other health and long term care providers.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Everybody likes the bright lights of Christmas, but South Dakota’s Fire Marshal says fire safety must also be a priority during the holiday season. Home fires are always a threat during the holidays. Fire Marshal Paul Merriman said the potential for fires is higher than usual because there are more… Read more »
DOLAND, S.D. (Press Release) – BASEC (Beadle and Spink Enterprise Community) recently added two new members to their Board of Directors: Bailey Coats from Doland and Kathy Micheel from Cavour. Bailey Coats joined the BASEC board in September 2020. She and her husband, Josh, raise cow/calf pairs and row crops on their farm southwest of… Read more »
