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June 9, 2020

Water to be off in part of Aberdeen Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, water will be off in the following areas for water main work: On S 3rd St between 7th Ave SW & 8th Ave SW and On 7th Ave SW between S 3rd St & S 4th St The Public Works Department… Read more »

June 9, 2020

Dozen share thoughts on prospects of hosting Sturgis Rally

STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – Around two dozen people spoke to the Sturgis City Council Monday night in favor of and opposed to a full fledged motorcycle rally this year. The council is faced with a difficult decision next week — whether or not to go ahead with the rally as planned, or tone it down… Read more »

June 9, 2020

Fair Board recommends postponing fair; commission takes no action

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – There may be some form of entertainment in August in Aberdeen, but it is highly unlikely that it will be this year’s version of the Brown County Fair. The 23-member Fair Board unanimously recommended to postpone the fair until next year during this morning’s Brown County Commission Meeting. Following a two-hour… Read more »

June 9, 2020

Rounds says Senate still committed to stabilizing economy

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The so called “Heroes Act” passed by the U.S. House last month won’t get far in the Senate. It was a $3 trillion economic rescue package seen as the next step in the pandemic recovery. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the Senate is still committed to stabilizing the economy. Rounds… Read more »

June 9, 2020

Mitchell School Board members express concern over summer activities

MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – Mitchell School Board members last night expressed concern with the Mitchell School District’s level of summer activities. Activities Director Cory Aadland confirmed that voluntary practices for boys and girls basketball, volleyball, football, boys and girls soccer, marching band, and competitive dance started on June 1 in several different venues. Aadland also… Read more »

June 9, 2020

Rapid City commemorating flood anniversary

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — It was on this day in 1972, that 238 people were killed when a freak rainstorm event triggered a massive flash flood that plowed through Rapid City. The Black Hills Flood of 1972, also known as the Rapid City Flood, is considered to be the most detrimental flood in South… Read more »

June 9, 2020

Firefighters battle large fire at Lake Poinsett

LAKE POINSETT, S.D. (KWAT) — A very busy night at Lake Poinsett Estates Campground as area firefighters fought a large fire there. It happened around 2:15 this morning, shortly after severe storms rolled through that area. Dave Schafer, Hamlin County’s emergency management director, talked about the fire. He says it was a fast-moving fire, fueled… Read more »

June 9, 2020

Camping remains popular summer activity

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – COVID-19 has had a bit of an impact on camping, but the outdoor activity remains as strong as ever. Dawn Thorstenson, Wylie Park Concession Manager, said that camping is still a popular summer activity. The area has approximately 165 spots between RVs, cabins and tents. Workers do what they can to… Read more »

June 9, 2020

State tax revenues will probably fall short at end of fiscal year

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – State tax revenues are flat in South Dakota and will probably fall short at the end of the fiscal year. Tamara Darnell, Chief Fiscal & Program Analyst for the Legislative Research Council, gave an update to the legislature’s Executive Board. Darnell says it is unlikely the state will hit budget goals… Read more »

June 9, 2020

Fireworks displays depend on local officials

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While many Fourth of July fireworks celebrations are being postponed or cancelled this summer, the State of South Dakota is going ahead with a big show planned for Mt. Rushmore on July 3. In Yankton, where the fireworks have been postponed, City Manager Amy Leon says they are relying on advice… Read more »

June 9, 2020

Pandemic forces changes in how medical services are provided

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The coronavirus pandemic has forced many changes in how medical services are provided. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says the virus has moved many patients to use technology for their medical visits. Ekeren says they now have to figure out how best to treat their patients… Read more »

June 8, 2020

Pair of law enforcement employees punished for social media posts

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A pair of people who work in South Dakota law enforcement have been punished for social media posts they made about the death of George Floyd and the ensuing protests. The Rapid City Journal reports that the state attorney general’s office said a contractor is no longer working with the… Read more »

June 8, 2020

Sioux Falls Police searching for teen accused of attempted murder

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Police in Sioux Falls are searching for a 17-year-old accused of attempted murder during riots that developed from a protest on May 31 over the death of George Floyd. Sioux Falls police say they have video of the teen throwing rocks at police, then pulling a handgun from his pants… Read more »