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July 22, 2020

Mount Vernon man identified in fatal crash south of Corsica

CORSICA, S.D. – A Mount Vernon, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash that occurred south of Corsica. A 2007 Harley Davidson FLHT Classic motorcycle was eastbound on U.S. Highway 281 when the vehicle went into the south ditch. Chris Neuheisel, 40, was the driver and… Read more »

July 22, 2020

South Dakota’s active cases drop below 800; one new death reported

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota’s number of active COVID-19 cases dropped by 21 today and there was one new COVID-related death in the state, according to numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death raised the state’s overall total to 119. The number of active infections is currently 799 (there were… Read more »

July 22, 2020

One killed in crash west of White River

WHITE RIVER, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died Wednesday morning (today) in a one-vehicle crash that occurred west of White River. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved. A 2007 Chevy Impala was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 44 when it… Read more »

July 22, 2020

Rife excited about future of Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It’s been an interesting year for the Aberdeen City Council having to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Councilman Josh Rife said early on, there were so many unknowns with the virus. Rife is excited about the direction Aberdeen is heading and discussed promotional efforts. Rife talked about major projects currently underway:… Read more »

July 22, 2020

Castlewood woman pleads not guilty to manslaughter in death of 2-year-old

HAYTI, S.D. (KWAT) — A Castlewood woman has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges in the death of a two year-old girl. Thirty-year-old Josephine Raymundo is also charged with Felony Child Abuse. She made her initital court appearance Tuesday. Emergency responders were called to a Castlewood home on June 2 where Jorgan Eagle Star was found… Read more »

July 22, 2020

Noem critical of news coverage of pandemic

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been critical of news coverage of the coronavirus pandemic which she says at times has not been fair. Noem says some reporters have focused on the negative aspects of the pandemic. Noem says she will continue to point out what she considers uneven coverage. Noem… Read more »

July 22, 2020

One killed in truck-motorcycle crash south of Custer

CUSTER, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died Tuesday morning in a truck-motorcycle crash south of Custer. Names of the two drivers are not yet being released pending notification of family members. They were the only people involved. A 2008 Harley Davidson FLHTCU motorcycle and a 2008 Freightliner truck hauling gravel were both northbound on… Read more »

July 22, 2020

State ends up with better finish to fiscal year than expected

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The State of South Dakota ended the fiscal year on June 30 with a $19-million surplus, despite a fall in sales taxes. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says it was a better end then she expected.   Hunhoff, a member of the budget writing Appropriations Committee, says state agencies and departments… Read more »

July 22, 2020

Brookings looking at hybrid model for school year

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Brookings School Board reviewed the draft plan for the return of students to the classroom. School Superintendent Klint Willert says it’s a phased plan based on the number of cases in the community and in the schools. To accommodate social distancing guidelines, he recommends they start school with a hybrid… Read more »

July 22, 2020
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Climate Prediction Center issues La Nina watch

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WNAX) – The Climate Prediction Center has issued a La Nina watch, which predicts the Pacific Ocean surface will cool in the next six months. Doug Kluck, Regional Climate Service Director for the National Weather Service in Kansas City, says the development is not certain. Kluck says a La Nina can have… Read more »

July 22, 2020

Schools plans will vary across the state

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – School districts across South Dakota are scrambling to get ready for students to return to the classrooms next month. Students were sent home in mid-March as the coronavirus pandemic surged. Wade Pogany, Executive Director of the Associated School Boards has been holding virtual meetings with school officials for several weeks. Pogany… Read more »

July 21, 2020

Aberdeen Area Senior Center to be closed on Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Senior Center will be closed on Thursday, July 23, due to chip sealing of the parking lot. However, Senior Meals and Meals on Wheels will be delivered as normal.