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PIERRE, S.D. – The possibility of winter-like conditions has led the South Dakota Highway Patrol to Friday’s trooper recruit graduation ceremony which was scheduled for the state Capitol Rotunda. There is the potential for some difficult travel conditions this week due to winter weather. Colonel Rick Miller said the Highway Patrol wants to make sure the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state saw an increase of more than 200 active COVID-19 cases and added three new deaths – including one in Marshall County – according to totals released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 558 new confirmed cases and 337 new recoveries, increasing the amount of… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen City Council will meet three times a month once a new ordinance takes effect. The council adopted an ordinance during Monday’s regular meeting, setting the council meetings on the first, third and fourth Mondays of the month. The new schedule came following a work session where… 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.
ETHAN, S.D. – A Mitchell, S.D., man has died from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday, Oct. 7, near Ethan. A 2009 Honda Civic was southbound on South Dakota Highway 37 when the vehicle went off the roadway into the west ditch. The vehicle eventually hit a power pole. Matthew Hopkins, who… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are currently conducting their annual Hat and Mitten Drive. Bea Smith, Director of Marketing and Events for the Chamber, provides the details. She said the hat and mittens will be distributed in December. Smith said that all items donated must be new with a… Read more »
WHITE. S.D. (KWAT) —Fire has destroyed a home in rural Brookings County. The sheriff’s department says the fire was reported at 10:30 Tuesday morning at a home on 202nd Street, about three miles northwest of White. The White Fire Department requested mutual aid assistance from fire departments in Aurora and Brookings. It appears the fire… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – Another round of wintry weather will impact South Dakota Thursday. A Winter Storm Watch has been posted for areas along the North Dakota-South Dakota border. Scott Doering is a forecaster at the National Weather Service office in Aberdeen. Doering says some places could get more than a half foot of snow.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – USDA has approved the Industrial Hemp Plan submitted by the South Dakota State Agriculture Department. The state Ag Department is currently working to circulate emergency administrative rules to establish a program in accordance with state law and the USDA approved plan. South Dakota Farmers Union Lobbyist Mitch Richter says his group… Read more »
FREEMAN, S.D. (WNAX) – Health care providers across the state are struggling to keep up with the demand for services brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nick Brandner, Administrator at Freeman Regional Health Services, says it has been a challenging time. Brandner says its been a difficult time for staff and patients. Brandner says… Read more »
FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Twice in the span of around 30 to 40 days the City of Fort Pierre has had to issue water restrictions due to problems with the Mni Wiconi Rural Water System trunk line that runs under the city. Mayor Gloria Hanson says she brought the concerns recently to South Dakota… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (WNAX) – While a La Nina is expected to impact weather across the northern plains this winter, the effects may take a while to build. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says November temperatures are expected to be above normal. Edwards says precipitation chances look to be near normal. Edwards says nothing… Read more »
HURON, S.D. (DRG News) – Attendance was down nearly 100,000 people compared to last year, but the manager of the South Dakota State Fair in Huron says she’s pleased with this year’s total. South Dakota State Fairgrounds manager Peggy Besch says the nearly 108,000 (107,992) attendees spent around $1.3 million on goods, beverages, specialty concessions… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The 4th Annual Ghouls’ Gala Halloween Party takes place on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the YAPAtorium. Win prizes for the best costume, shake a leg with DJ Frankenstein, play some party games with Dr. Voodoo, enjoy a Ghoulish snack with the Countess, or play some zombie survival games with your… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The Hughes County State’s Attorney is resigning at the end of this month (Oct. 30, 2020). Roxanne Hammond gave her official resignation– as well as her recommendation for her replacement– to the Hughes County Commission during Monday’s meeting. If the commission appoints LaMie (la-me), Hammond says there will be a… Read more »
