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PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – It wasn’t an agenda item for the Hughes County Commission Monday night, but Commission Chair Randy Vance was curious about the status of the stuck siren. A civil defense siren, activated on June 6 as severe thunderstorms forecast to have possible winds of 80 miles an hour moved in on Pierre.… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died early Monday morning in a one-vehicle crash on the Interstate 29-Interstate 229 interchange in Sioux Falls. The name of the person is not being released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved. A 1996 Ford Explorer was traveling northbound on Interstate 29… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another person was injured Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash west of Yankton. Names of the two drivers have not yet been released pending notification of family members. They were the only persons involved. A 2015 Western Star Conventional 4900FA Semi Truck and Trailer, hauling gravel,… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – The uncertainty of COVID-19 will mean a toned down 80th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally come August. The Sturgis City Council on Monday night chose an option to welcome in bikers for this year’s event – but, other than the usual motorcycle parking on Main Street, there will be few events. Sturgis City… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Many colleges and universities are looking ahead to a shorter fall term and a combination of online classes to help students and staff avoid more exposure to the coronavirus. That has led to fears of losses of students and revenue. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says they are watching… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator John Thune has introduced legislation that would extend the Food and Drug Administration’s policy for preparation of hand sanitizer products by ethanol operations for two years. South Dakota Corn’s Executive Director Lisa Richardson says ethanol producers that have been hurt by the pandemic and small refiner waivers have… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Storybook Land Theatre will make its summer debut on Thursday, June 18. SBL has become a staple of family entertainment each summer. This year’s theatre will not be in the castle as usual, at least for the time being, according to Brian Schultz, Director of SBL and Associate Artistic/Managing Director for… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – At one point, the South Dakota Department of Health was projecting up to 130,000 people in the state would be infected with the coronavirus and that would push hospital use to a critical level. State Epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says that was based on a “worst case” model. Clayton says they… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The South Dakota Discovery Center in Pierre is reconvening face to face camps and activities this week. Education director Bree Oatman says members are eager to have the Center partially open again. Discovery Center summer intern Rilee Rowse (rouse, like house) says this week they’re holding a middle school astrophysics… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The latest class of South Dakota Highway Patrol troopers will have its formal graduation ceremony this Friday. Class 62’s graduation ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Friday outside, in front of the state Capitol in Pierre. Gov. Kristi Noem is the scheduled guest speaker. The 11-member class was scheduled to graduate… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand [email protected]) – The Brown County Fair Board decision has not changed since the June 9 county commission meeting. Last week, the Brown County Commission heard the fair board’s unanimous recommendation to not have a county fair this year. But much of the discussion by commissioners broached the topic of possibly still… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks offices re-open statewide today. GFP Secretary Kelly Hepler says offices have precautions in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 including spacing markers, sneeze guards and staff wearing masks when interacting with the public in spaces where a six foot distance can’t be maintained.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The number of active cases of COVID-19 continues to drop. The Department of Health reported today 30 new confirmed cases as well as 62 new recoveries, lowering the active cases down to 892. One week ago, that number stood at 1,003. South Dakota also has 1,046 new negative tests. The death… 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.
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Today is Elder Abuse Awareness Day in South Dakota. South Dakota Department of Human Services Division of Long-Term Services Director Yvette Thomas says the designation provides an opportunity for communities to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of the older population throughout the state. Thomas says caregiver stress… Read more »
