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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Homeowners affected by the Black Hawk sinkhole from past gypsum mining are banding together to sue the state, Meade County, and individuals involved in the development and sale of that property for 75-million dollars. The suit seeks over $35-million in compensatory damages, and $40-million in exemplary damages. The plaintiffs are… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Lisa Kaczke, Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Dakota increased by 67 on Tuesday and no new deaths were reported. South Dakota has a total of 4,653 COVID-19 cases, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. That doesn’t include people who show symptoms… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — Rapid City Police officials say today that a motorcyclist injured in a pickup-motorcycle crash in Rapid City, later died of his injuries. According to reports, 19-year-old Joseph Hays of Piedmont sustained serious life-threatening injuries after his motorcycle slammed into the passenger’s side of a truck making a left-hand turn into… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Last week Avera Mother Joseph Manor and Nano Nagle Village completed voluntary COVID-19 tests for residents and staff. All of those tests were negative. This means that as of Thursday, May 22, when the first testing was completed, Avera Mother Joseph Manor and Nano Nagle Village had no positive cases… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 3 this afternoon. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations. The link to the press conference is: Facebook.com/govnoem OR SD.Net
BURKE, S.D. (Press release) – A Burke juvenile male has been identified as the person who died Friday night in a two-vehicle crash east of Burke. A 1996 Chrysler Eagle Vision was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 18 when it crossed the center line and collided head on with a westbound 2012 Dodge Ram 2500… Read more »
Courtesy photo ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Scott Waltman swaltman@aberdeennews.com) – There’s been a bear sighting in Brown County. Dave Lunzman, chief deputy with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, said a black bear was spotted by deputies Tuesday morning and captured on video. There are no reports of cattle being injured or the bear being aggressive, he… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From Railroad Avenue South to City Limits between South Dakota Street and South Roosevelt Street The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will… 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 across all Hub City Radio stations.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Brown County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information on a missing person. Darla Beaman was last seen in her home at approximately 1 a.m. the morning of Sunday, May 24. She walked away from the residence with just a flashlight. Darla is 5-foot-3, 135-pounds, Reddish/Black hair approximately shoulder length.… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Argus Leader) — Sioux Falls police are investigating a fraud case involving a victim who lost $45,000. Police say the individual recently got a call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft. The caller said they found a problem with the victim’s computer and gave instructions on how to allow the caller… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – As the state begins the process of testing all nursing home and assisted living center residents, it points out the isolation many have been under for weeks due to the pandemic. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says it is a difficult situation. Ekeren says they are… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook Post) – On Monday, May 25, at 1:47 p.m. a citizen contacted Brown County Communications with concerns about a possible drunk driver. The citizen reported that they followed a GMC pickup on 6th Ave SE and the vehicle was swerving back and forth between lanes. A few minutes later, an APD… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Work has started on new softball fields in Aberdeen. The location of four new fields will be at the old Swisher Track and Field complex, just south of the Players Softball Complex, which also includes four fields. B&B Contracting was awarded the bid for the contract at $3,758,076. Mark Hoven, Director… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – As schools were wrapping up the final quarter of the year with online only classes, many districts were also in the hiring phase for this fall. Vermillion Superintendent Damon Alvey says they did hiring interviews almost like normal. Alvey says they have had to make many adjustments this year. Alvey says… Read more »
