ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to a Tuesday morning structure fire at Wylie Park. Battalion Chief Stacy Vrchota said the fire was noticed by a person walking or running near the building. He said hay in the building made extinguishing the fire a bit more difficult. Five goats and several chickens were… 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. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Avera Foundation will once again host its annual Deck the Halls event, but this year’s version will look a bit different. Because of the current pandemic, the event will be virtual. While there will be a new twist on festivities, the financial needs remain the same, according to Amy Blackstone… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota has reported its first case of a prison inmate dying due to complications from COVID-19. The Department of Corrections report posted Monday showed that the inmate was being housed at the Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield. The update did not say how old the person was or… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota and the Minneapolis St. Paul Air Reserve Base in Minnesota are among nine U.S. Air Force bases in the world that have been categorized as a “red” installation due to the rise of active COVID-19 cases in areas surrounding the bases. The U.S.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – U.S. Congressman Dusty Johnson will attend a bike delivery in Aberdeen this morning. BNSF Railway Foundation donated two complete All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Learn-To-Ride Programs, including Strider Bikes, helmets, and curriculum to the Aberdeen School District. The donation also provided significant funding for a third program in the district.… Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – While Congress argues over the next economic stimulus plan, other parts of the federal government are pumping aid out to states and businesses. Creighton University Professor Ernie Goss says the Federal Reserve continues to be very active. Goss says the economic rebound appears to be slower than many had expected. While… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on Yankton city workers. City Manager Amy Leon says they are dealing with more positive contacts and cases. Leon says they need public cooperation. Leon says they have to maintain critical services. The city has about 150 full and part-time employees.

CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – The major concern for one South Dakota Farm group is the need for affordable health care for farmers and ranchers. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says the state needs to approve Medicaid Expansion to help those who aren’t covered. He says many without coverage are farmers. Sombke says his… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators are preparing for the 2021 session that begins on Jan. 12. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, who will be moving to the Senate in January, says she is very concerned about community health care providers. Hunhoff says health care workers are very stressed. Hunhoff says there will be… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office spring internship program. Student interns will work with staff on various projects depending on interests and strengths. This internship will be heavily involved in the 2021 legislative session. They will be given the opportunity to observe the lawmaking process… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Northern State University Fall Jazz Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The concert will include performances by the One O’Clock Jazz Combo, directed by Dr. Terry Beckler, and Two O’Clock Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Grant Manhart.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that Joel Jundt will serve as Interim Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Transportation. “Joel is well-respected throughout the transportation industry and will continue moving the department forward during this interim period,” said Governor Noem. “I am pleased Joel has agreed to continue serving… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Sioux Falls man is facing a number of charges after a man’s body was found in a burning ditch east of Brandon during the weekend. Authorities have identified the victim as 22-year-old Saivaughn Robert Carlstrom, who also lived in Sioux Falls. His body was found by a sheriff’s deputy… Read more »