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July 16, 2020

Humane Society offering a variety of fundraisers

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Humane Society has a variety of fundraisers taking place this summer. The Putting for Paws Golf Tournament takes place Saturday, July 18 at Rolling Hills Golf Course. Elaine Schaible, Humane Society Manager, said the tourney is completely full. There are also some virtual fundraisers. Of course, summer means… Read more »

July 16, 2020

Construction finished at SDSU American Indian Student Center

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – Construction is complete on South Dakota State University’s new American Indian Student Center. The 12,000-square-foot-plus center is located on the north end of the Rotunda Green between Abbott Hall and Harding Hall. The $4.5 million center was built with $4 million from private donor funds and $500,000 from school and public… Read more »

July 16, 2020

USD President cautiously optimistic about fall sports

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Many questions and few answers now about the possibility of college sports this fall. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says she is optimistic…..today. Gestring says there are some thoughts of moving fall sports to the spring. Gestring says they will be able to bring their athletes back to campus… Read more »

July 15, 2020

NSU Reading Clinic will waive tutoring fees this fall

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Northern State University Reading Clinic will offer free tutoring services for children this fall to assist families dealing with the financial impact of the pandemic. “Some families are struggling from drops in income caused by COVID-19 economic disruption,” said Reading Clinic Director Dr. Timothy Houge. “Therefore, I have decided… Read more »

July 15, 2020

State has two more COVID-related deaths; active cases up 14

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota reported two more COVID-related deaths and the active number of infections rose by 14 according to information released by the Department of Health today. The deaths involved a resident from Butte County and one from Pennington County. The state has now had 111 total deaths. South Dakota’s 80 new… Read more »

July 15, 2020

Man yelling racial slurs, homophobic words within his rights

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Authorities in Sioux Falls received a number of calls about a man who was downtown yelling racial slurs and homophobic words, but police say he was within his rights. Police spokesman Sam Clemens says multiple people reported the man’s behavior, some recorded video of it and one person even threw… Read more »

July 15, 2020

Rapid City man identified in fatal jet ski accident

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Authorities have identified the man who died in a Jet Ski accident in Butte County. Sheriff’s officials say 33-year-old Joshua Weisz, of Rapid City, died last Friday after falling off the personal watercraft in the Belle Fourche Reservoir. A preliminary investigation found that Weisz and a woman were about 100… Read more »

July 15, 2020

Options available for Aberdeen Public School students

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The upcoming school year for Aberdeen Public School students is taking shape. Superintendent Dr. Becky Guffin worked with a task force of more than 70 individuals to help develop a plan. Guffin said parents will have the option to keep their children at home. There are also three plans in place… Read more »

July 15, 2020

Leaders selected for South Dakota 4-H Legislature

BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – The SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program has launched the first-ever South Dakota 4-H Legislature, a state-level civic and governmental education program created to provide South Dakota 4-H members with a better understanding of how our state government operates while strengthening youth voice opportunities. In order to provide youth with… Read more »

July 15, 2020

Street to be blocked off for funeral of Hughes County Chief Deputy

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – A large law enforcement presence is expected in Pierre Thursday for the funeral of Hughes County Chief Deputy Lee Weber. As such, Pierre Police Chief Jason Jones brought a street closure request to the Pierre City Commission Tuesday night. Missouri Avenue will be closed from Poplar Avenue to Central Avenue, a… Read more »

July 15, 2020

Huron School Board discusses school year, activities

HURON, S.D. (KOKK) – The Huron Board of Education had a lengthy COVID discussion Monday.  The district is planning on beginning the new school year as scheduled on Aug. 24 with students in the classroom if they choose. Activities and athletics are also planned to begin on time. Huron Superintendent Terry Nebelsick says there are… Read more »

July 15, 2020

Yankton continues to deal with drop in sales taxes

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The business cutbacks and lay offs forced by the coronavirus pandemic are hitting local governments in their budgets. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says they saw another monthly drop in sales taxes. Leon says they have avoided the worst so far. Leon says they will miss out on a lot of… Read more »

July 15, 2020

South side dumpsters going away at end of month

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The dumpsters on the south side of Aberdeen are going away at the end of the month. Brown County Commission Chair Rachel Kippley talked about the situation. She said it is too expensive right now for an alternative option in the southeast part of the city. Kippley said the county commission… Read more »

July 15, 2020

Annual Bands, Brews & BBQ set for July 25

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Sixth Annual Bands, Brews & BBQ will take place on Saturday, July 25, at Centennial Village on the Brown County Fairgrounds. This year’s event has been modified just a bit because of the coronavirus pandemic. It has a slightly later start and will not feature kids’ games, according to Liz… Read more »