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VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Earlier fears of fewer students on university campuses this fall seem to be fading. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says they expect more freshmen to come back for their second year. Gestring says she is optimistic for the incoming freshmen class. Gestring says they hope to hold their own… Read more »
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – Weather trends look to be stable into early next year. Nebraska State Climatologist Martha Shulski moderated the July North Central Region Climate update and says the outlook for August through October looks relatively warm and dry. Shulski says that above normal temperature trend continues in the November through January outlook. Shulski… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Hughes County Commission has approved a request by Venture Communications to access county road right-of-ways as the Highmore-based telecom company is looking to continue its broadband expansion in Hughes County. County Manager Kevin Hipple told Commissioners Monday Venture is planning to expand its network to a number of locations. Venture… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By American News Staff Reports) – An Aberdeen company with a 125-plus history has reportedly announced plans to close. According to multiple reports to the American News Monday, Hub City, Inc. officials informed employees that it will close in late 2021. Plant Manager Patrick Chamberlain confirmed internal announcements were made Monday, but was… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – SDSU Extension will host an online book club about retirement starting Sept. 1. Through the club, participants will receive a free copy of the book “Purposeful Retirement: How to Bring Happiness and Meaning to Your Retirement,” written by Hyrum W. Smith, and will meet biweekly at 11 a.m. CST/10 a.m.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (By Lisa Kaczke, Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – The surge in COVID-19 cases in other states is causing delays in test results in South Dakota. Health Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon said they’ve seen a change in the last week in the length of time it takes for a result if the sample is sent… Read more »
HURON, S.D. (Press Release) – Aberdeen crop and cattle producer, Jeff Kippley was recently selected to serve as a Next Generation Leader to the National Farmers Union (NFU) board of directors. Kippley is the first South Dakota farmer to serve in this position. “Jeff is a natural leader. In this role he will help be… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — Rapid City Police say today that a suspect is still at large, in a shooting that happened early this morning, near the entrance of the Brookdale Estates mobile home park west of Western Dakota Tech at 1700 East Highway 44. Two people were severely injured in the shooting, one with… 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 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
ESTELLINE, S.D. (Press Release) – An Estelline, S.D., man died Thursday afternoon in a crash involving a semi-truck and an utility terrain vehicle (UTV) north of Estelline. Both vehicles were northbound on 465th Avenue. A loaded semi-truck and trailer entered the southbound lane to pass the UTV. While the semi-truck was attempting to pass the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Community Foundation is playing a key role during the current coronavirus pandemic. The foundation, a part of the South Dakota Community Foundation, has been able to help non-profit organizations to weather the storm. Pat Gallagher, Community Development Coordinator for the S.D. Community Foundation, provides some of the details.… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota wildlife officials are looking at extending the pheasant hunting season. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks has proposed some changes to the length of the hunting season. Under the proposal, the pheasant season would start two hours earlier at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of October. The… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Businesses are still working through impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and federal programs designed to help them survive. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says the federal dollars were critical despite the surrounding confusion. Owen says business recovery is all over the place. Owen says… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Schools across South Dakota are working on plans to return their staff and students to the classrooms next month. Governor Kristi Noem says each district has to work through their local conditions. Noem says she will work with districts to meet their needs. President Trump had threatened to withhold federal funding… Read more »
CORSICA, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash that occurred south of Corsica. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved. A 2007 Harley Davidson FLHT Classic motorcycle was eastbound on U.S. Highway 281 when the vehicle… Read more »
