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November 30, 2020

Elkton man identified in fatal crash south of Aurora

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 »

November 27, 2020

One killed in Wednesday crash southeast of Conde

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 »

November 25, 2020
Capitol Building SD

Media availability call at 11:30 on KSDN

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.

November 25, 2020

Change in judging format for business holiday lighting contest

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 »

November 25, 2020

Highway Patrol encourages safe driving during Thanksgiving Holiday

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 »

November 25, 2020

Big Idea Competition finalists announced

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 »

November 25, 2020

Grant expands distance learning for S.D. high school students

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 »

November 25, 2020

Former Rapid City priest pleads not guilty to sex charges

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 »

November 25, 2020

Avera Health Chief Medical Officer says science clear on masks

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 »

November 25, 2020

Deadline for November license plate decals is Monday

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.

November 25, 2020

Work beginning on new bridge over Missouri River

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 »

November 25, 2020

State Fire Marshal urges fire safety for Thanksgiving

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 »

November 25, 2020

Barnett says officials responded well to early voting

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Over 218,000 absentee ballots were cast in South Dakota’s election earlier this month, which is a record, and created extra work for county auditors. Secretary of State Steve Barnett says local election officials reacted well to the flurry of early votes. Barnett says there were very few problems reported with the process… Read more »

November 24, 2020

Active COVID cases drop by nearly 700, two new deaths reported

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state saw its active COVID-19 cases drop by nearly 700, had hospitalizations drop by eight, and added two more COVID-related deaths according to numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 1,011 new confirmed cases and 1,702 recoveries, lowering the amount of active infections by… Read more »

November 24, 2020

Former Rapid City priest gets nearly eight years in theft case

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A former Rapid City priest accused of possessing child pornography and having sexual contact with a minor has been sentenced to nearly eight years in federal prison in connection with a separate theft case. Marcin Garbacz was sentenced Monday after he was convicted of stealing nearly $260,000 in cash donations… Read more »