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PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, there are 81 children in South Dakota’s foster care system who are legally available for adoption. The greatest need is for older children, sibling groups, and children with emotional, behavioral, or medical needs. “All children are born with potential for a bright future,” said Department of Social Services (DSS)… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 27 more COVID-related deaths, active cases rose by nearly 900, and hospitalizations dropped by more than 60 in numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths, which included two each in Faulk and Spink counties, and one in Roberts, bring the state’s overall death… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Veterans, Inc.’s proposed veteran center is kicking off the veteran appeal portion of their fundraising efforts. Heading up their Building Common Ground Campaign is Retired Brigadier General Thomas Croymans of Aberdeen. BG Croymans retired from the SD Army National Guard in May of 2019 after more than… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The ABBY Awards are turning into ABBY Week for 2020. Due the current pandemic, the awards will be presented virtually throughout next week, according to Bea Smith, Director of Membership and Events for the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce. The only award out of the 10 that is voted on locally… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls’ mayor cast the tie-breaking vote that defeated a proposed mask mandate in the state’s largest city. After more than two hours of public comment, Mayor Paul TenHaken rejected the mandate after the City Council tied 4-4 on the ordinance Tuesday night. The mandate would have required face coverings… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Two people died and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Sioux Falls. Names of the three people involved are not yet being released pending notification to family members. A 2002 Kia Sport was northbound on Interstate 229 when the driver began to lose control… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The voters of South Dakota a week ago approved the legalization of both recreational and medical marijuana. The legalization of recreational marijuana through a constitutional amendment surprised many and creates some immediate issues for law enforcement and the judicial system. Possession of marijuana remains illegal until July 1. Brookings County States… Read more »
AMES, Iowa (WNAX) – While an active La Nina continues to form over the Pacific Ocean, there are questions if it will follow the usual script. Past La Nina’s have led to cooler than normal winter temperatures over the northern plains, with some increase in snow. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Surgeon General of the United States Vice Admiral Jerome Adams joined state health officials in Pierre Tuesday at the opening of a mass testing site for Covid-19. Adams says he understands the pandemic is wearing on people across the country. Adams expects the general public to have access to the vaccine… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Due to the school year ending early last spring because of the pandemic, students did not complete their yearly standardized tests. The Yankton School Board got an update at their meeting Monday night from the testing that was done. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they were able to use some alternative testing… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The SB55 task force will meet on campus at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion on Thursday. The task force was created by this year’s legislature to study the state’s public higher education system and come up with recommendations. USD President Sheila Gestring, a member of the task force, says… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Presentation College is pleased to announce the arrival of Barbara Norland, MSL as the institution’s new Director of Development. Norland joins the Advancement team with over 28 years of experience, working within the sectors of philanthropy, sales, and marketing. Her previous work experience includes Director of Development and Communications at… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – As COVID-19 cases surge across the Midwest, Avera is renewing a public education campaign to encourage everyone to wear protective face masks to slow the spread of the virus. “As the pandemic has progressed over the past several months, scientific evidence for the use of masks has strengthened,” said Jawad… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Active COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths all increased according to totals released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 1,024 confirmed cases and 691 recoveries, pushing the amount of active infections to 16,595. Hospitalizations associated with the virus also increased by 39 to 607. The state reported… Read more »
WAUBAY, S.D. (Press Release) – A Waubay, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Saturday morning in a vehicle-pedestrian crash near Waubay. A 2005 Chevy Classic car was northbound on Day County One when it struck Louis Buck Elk, the 37-year-old pedestrian, who was in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at… Read more »
