WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — One of the challenges for police departments this year has been keeping their officers healthy in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. And it’s changed the way they operate. Watertown Police Chief Lee McPeek explains. Officers try to limit close face-to-face contact as much as they can. McPeek says the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The next round of economic stimulus is not the only important piece of federal spending hung up in Washington. South Dakota interim Transportation Department Secretary Joel Jundt told the Transportation Commission that they are waiting on the states federal highway funding. Jundt says a full federal budget out to next October… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The COVID-19 pandemic is showing the gaps in health care especially in rural areas. Telehealth is an option to help close that gap, but broadband coverage is another issue facing those rural areas. Walter Panzirer, trustee for the Helmsley Charitable Trust, says they want to help fill that gap. Panzirer says… Read more »

AURORA, S.D. (Press Release) – An Elkton, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday night south of Aurora. A 2010 Ford Taurus was westbound on South Dakota Highway 324 when it hit a deer that had entered the roadway. That collision sent… Read more »

CONDE, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died early Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash southeast of Conde. The name of the person involved is not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 pick was westbound on South Dakota Highway 20. The vehicle went into the north ditch, back… Read more »

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.

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Enhance Aberdeen Committee will be hosting their annual business holiday lighting & decorating contest this year. Both inside and outside decorations will be considered, as long as the display is visible from the street. There has been a change in the judging format for 2020.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Highway Patrol reminds people who are traveling this Thanksgiving holiday to do so in a safe manner. Col. Rick Miller delivers Thanksgiving Day Safety Message VIEW HERE The Highway Patrol will conduct a statewide “Operation Safe” Wednesday in an effort to encourage those already traveling to be careful. Col. Rick… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Eight high school finalists have advanced to the virtual 2020 BIG Idea Final Competition set for Wed., Dec. 9. The Final Competition Awards Ceremony will be live streamed for the public to view on the BIG Idea SD (@BIGIdeaSD) Facebook page starting at 1 p.m. CST. The eight finalists were… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has approved a $468,850 grant from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to help the Northern State University Center for Statewide E-learning handle larger enrollments this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, 2,400 high school students from 104 South Dakota school districts are served by the E-learning Center.… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A former Rapid City priest has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he had sexual contact with a minor and possessed child pornography. Forty-two-year-old Marcin Garbacz entered his not guilty plea Tuesday. It was Garbacz’s second court appearance in two days. Earlier this week, he was sentenced to nearly… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – There is continued debate over the use of face masks to slow the spread of Covid-19 and if cities should mandate wearing them. Avera Health Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael Elliott, says the science is clear. Elliott says people should not be confused on the effectiveness of masks. Elliott says… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Monday marks the end of the month and another deadline for license plate decal renewals. Patty VanMeter, Brown County Treasurer, talked about this month’s letters. She said that the courthouse will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. There are also several other options for renewal.

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – What is going to be 77 feet, 11 inches wide, 1686 feet, 2 inches long, have as much steel as is found in 845 average size cars, hold four lanes of traffic and cost $49.99 million? Project coordinator Denae Johnson said those are a few of the specifics about the new… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Fire Marshal encourages people to remember the importance of fire safety this Thanksgiving holiday. Nationwide, Thanksgiving day is the peak day for home cooking fires. Fire Marshal Paul Merriman says that makes home fire safety even more important. “Many people love to cook for this holiday or use… Read more »