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ABERDEEN, S.D. (By American News staff reports) – Tonight’s Roncalli-Sisseton high school football game has been postponed because of concerns about COVID-19 for the Cavaliers. Roncalli athletic director Terry Dosch confirmed the decision Thursday night. He said no one on the team has tested positive, but there are “a number” of players who have been… Read more »
FAULKTON, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Faulkton Craft Fair is heading into its 46th year, but it’s safe to say there has never been another year quite like the current one. Beverly King, co-chair of the event, said that precautions are being taken to keep everyone safe at the event during the coronavirus pandemic. King said… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO.com) — Senator Mike Rounds happened to be the keynote speaker at the Lincoln Day Dinner attended by Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg the night of the tragic accident. But Rounds says he had little interaction with Ravnsborg because he is trying to stay out of crowds, especially due to his wife’s ongoing battle… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – With the increasing number of hospitalizations over the past few days, State Epidemiologist Joshua Clayton Thursday says they are still showing adequate hospital capacity. Dr. Clayton also provided a monthly breakdown on hospitalizations since the pandemic began. In Western South Dakota, Monument Health reports 20 COVID-19 related patients within their system… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Thursday’s update from the South Dakota Department of Health says there are currently 120 active cases of COVID-19 in Hughes County. State epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says 106 of the active cases are inmates (102) or staff (4) at the State Women’s Prison. A statement from the Department of Corrections… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – The hunt for murder suspect Jamys Flying Horse ended Monday with an aerial assist. Community relations specialist for the Rapid City Police Department Brendyn Medina said he is suspected in a Sept. 6 incident. Medina said the search kicked off after two men fled during an early morning traffic stop. Medina… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – After peaking at more than 100 cases in early September, active COVID-19 infections have been falling at South Dakota State University. As of Thursday morning, they’re below 20. President Barry Dunn says they expected to see cases when students first arrived on campus. So far, they’re only testing those students who… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Absentee voting for the 2020 General Election begins today in South Dakota. County Auditors have been preparing to send out absentee ballots for those who’ve requested them. Hughes County Auditor Jane Naylor says the phone has been ringing steady in her office. To get an absentee ballot you’ll need an absentee… Read more »
SPEARFISH, S.D. (Press Release) – A Rapid City, S.D., woman has been identified as the person who died in a one-vehicle crash Sunday in Spearfish. A 2004 Jeep Liberty was eastbound on Interstate 90 when the driver lost control. The vehicle went into the south ditch and eventually came to rest in a creek. Cheryl… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Sanford Aberdeen will host walk-in flu vaccination clinics to help prepare for the upcoming flu season. The Centers for Disease Control recommends annual flu vaccines for everyone over six months of age, but they are especially important for those with high risk of flu complications, including pregnant women, adults aged… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A new partnership between Northern State University and Dacotah Bank will guarantee a personal interview for graduates of the NSU Banking and Financial Services program. Starting this winter, all students graduating from Northern’s Banking and Financial Services program – undergraduate or graduate, online or on campus – will be guaranteed… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will host the 55th annual Buffalo Roundup and 27th annual Arts Festival in Custer State Park later this month. The Buffalo Roundup begins at 9:30 a.m. MDT on Friday, Sept. 25. The Arts Festival… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera providers are encouraging everyone to get vaccinated for the flu in the coming weeks. Avera clinics in Aberdeen will begin offering the shot at the following times and locations: • Avera Medical Group Aberdeen Family Physicians 105 S. State St., Suite 113, 605-225-0378 o Saturdays September 19 through… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s number of active COVID-19 cases rose by 173 and there was one new COVID-related death, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 395 new cases and 221 new recoveries, pushing the amount of active infections to 2,615 (there were 2,456 one… Read more »
WAGNER, S.D. (AP) — The FBI says it’s investigating a stabbing death on the Yankton Sioux Indian Reservation. The agency says a suspect has been arrested in Tuesday evening’s stabbing in Wagner. The victim is identified as 54-year-old Isaac Primeaux. FBI agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing with the assistance of state… Read more »
