PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – From determining a person needs to get tested to how quickly labs can process tests to how soon contact tracing begins, when it comes to COVID-19 timing is everything. South Dakota Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon says how quickly results come back depends on which lab is doing the testing.… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another person was injured Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash near Sioux Falls. Names of the two drivers are not yet being released pending notification of family members. They were the only people involved. A 2020 Ford F150 pickup was eastbound on 85th Street and… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Even as construction continues for the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, they are setting records for usage. Executive Director Troy Larson says they hit a new high last month. Larson says they may have to restrict water use for the next year. Larson says they had to reduce the amount… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »