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May 18, 2020

Canine teams to search for missing girl

ROCKERVILLE, S.D. (AP) — Seven canine teams from Colorado, Montana and Wyoming will be in South Dakota for a four-day search of a missing 9-year-old girl. Serenity Dennard was last seen in February of 2019 near the Black Hills Children’s Home in Rockerville. The search changed from a rescue to a recovery effort not long… Read more »

May 18, 2020

Large number of job openings despite record total unemployment claims

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Over 23,000 workers now have continuing claims for unemployment benefits in South Dakota. Despite that, Labor & Regulation Department Secretary Marcia Hultman says there are still a large number of job openings. Hultman says her department can help unemployed workers find another job. Hultman says their regional offices are still closed.… Read more »

May 18, 2020

Johnson votes against HEROES act

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The US House passed the $3 trillion  “HEROES” act last Friday that includes another round of $1,200-dollar payments, a raise for essential workers and expanded health insurance coverage. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson voted no. Johnson says republicans have not shut the door on additional economic aid. Johnson says there are… Read more »

May 18, 2020

One killed in motorcycle crash in Big Stone City

BIG STONE CITY, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died Saturday night in a motorcycle crash in Big Stone City. The name of the person involved has not yet been released pending notification of family members. A 2019 Kawasaki ZX636GKFA was southbound on South Dakota Highway 109 when it went through the intersection with U.S.… Read more »

May 18, 2020

Convention and Visitors Bureau offering free promotions

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While people have been staying home and practicing social distancing, the Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has found a pair of ways to help promote the city for times when there may be less restrictions on being out and about. The CVB is promoting a pair of free packages. One… Read more »

May 18, 2020

Numbers continue to take a hit at Aberdeen Regional Airport, Rideline

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The traffic numbers continue to plummet in Aberdeen due to the coronavirus pandemic. Rich Krokel, Transportation Director for the city, said that numbers are way down at the Aberdeen Regional Airport. As a result, Aberdeen is down to just one flight per day. Things have gotten a little bit better for… Read more »

May 18, 2020

Video lottery revenues taking bit hit

PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — South Dakota’s video lottery revenues are taking a big hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mark Quasney is a state economist with the South Dakota Bureau of Finance and Management. He says video lottery establishments were closed in accordance with city ordinances and to comply with CDC guidelines. He says the… Read more »

May 16, 2020

Health officials issue exposure notice for Zoo, Lager’s

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Matt Zimmer Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – Brown County added 21 new cases Saturday and the Department of Health is alerting residents of a possible exposure contact on May 9 at Lagers and the Zoo. According to a news release from the South Dakota Department of Health Saturday a patron who… Read more »

May 15, 2020

New community brand to be revealed on Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – At the city council meeting on Monday, May 18, the new, official Aberdeen community brand will be revealed. The Aberdeen Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Aberdeen Downtown Association, Aberdeen Development Corporation and Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce have been collaborating with Pinned Workshop of Aberdeen to create the cohesive brand… Read more »

May 15, 2020

DOT hires engineering company to study safety of I-90 near sinkhole

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — The South Dakota Department of Transportation has hired an engineering company to study the safety of Interstate 90 near Black Hawk after a nearby sinkhole exposed an old mine. The DOT is contracting with FMG Engineering of Rapid City to look for underground abnormalities. The study is expected… Read more »

May 15, 2020

Monday is deadline to register to vote

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Some deadlines are starting to show up on the election calendar. South Dakota Secretary of State Steve Barnett says there are only a few days left to get registered for the June primary. Barnett says forms and instructions are available on his office website. Barnett says check with your county auditor… Read more »

May 15, 2020

Sanford Aberdeen offering physicals for athletes

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen School District recently announced the cancellation of its annual sports physical night due to COVID-19, and that student athletes in need of a sports physical will be required to schedule with a private provider. Sanford Aberdeen is offering several options for student athletes to complete their physicals, which… Read more »

May 15, 2020
Capitol Building SD

Media availability call at 11:45 on all Hub City Radio stations

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 across all Hub City Radio stations.

May 15, 2020

Faulkton man convicted of Unlawful Taking of Bald Eagles

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A Faulkton man convicted of Unlawful Taking of Bald Eagles, Unlawful Taking of Migratory Birds and Unlawful Use of Restricted Use Pesticide has been sentenced in federal court. 43-year-old Kevin Deiter was ordered to pay a total of $29,400 in restitution, $9,800 per eagle and a $5,000 fine, and a… Read more »