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PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Last week (April 5-11), over 6,100 (6,152) initial weekly claims for unemployment benefits were filed with the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation. Gov. Kristi Noem says it’s a decrease of almost 2,000 claims from the week before, but still historic numbers for the state. Unemployment claimants who have… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota health officials have announced one new death from the coronavirus and a tally of 1,311 cases. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus continued to rise by over a hundred. Over half of the total cases have been tied to an outbreak at a Smithfield pork processing… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Rotary Club has selected the winners of their “How Can I Apply the Four-Way Test to My Life?” sixth-grade essay contest. The top two essay winners from each school will be awarded a cash prizes of $50 for 1st place and $25 for 2nd place. Zachary Reecy of Roncalli Elementary… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D./ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera health professionals are encouraging everyone to review the basics of COVID-19 awareness and prevention. First, know what to do if you think you might have the virus. Symptoms include fever over 100 degrees, as well as cough or shortness of breath appearing in the past 14 days.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 1 p.m. 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
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m on Friday, April 17, 2020 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for work on a water main: 17th Avenue SE from S. State St. to S. Herret St. Work is expected to last through Friday, April 24, 2020. Motorists are advised to… 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.
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today ordered that flags be flown at half-staff in honor of the late State Representative Bob Glanzer from sunrise until sundown on Monday, April 20, 2020, the day of his funeral. “I was very sorry to hear of Bob Glanzer’s passing. Bob was a man of true… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The last day for students at the Aberdeen public school system will be May 15. That decision was approved by the Aberdeen Public Board of Education at its regular meeting Tuesday. In a phone interview prior to the meeting, Superintendent Becky Guffin said at least one designated teacher inservice day has… Read more »
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. judge has canceled a key permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline that’s expected to stretch from Canada to Nebraska. The ruling Wednesday marks another setback for the disputed project that got underway less than two weeks ago following years of delays. The judge says the U.S. Army Corps… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — Rapid City Police say they need the public’s help to stem the recent trend of gun thefts from unlocked parked vehicles in Rapid City. Officials say there have been a series of recent thefts in each part of the city over the last two weeks. Brendyn Medina of the police… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – There are some glimpses of the coming revenue gap for state government with video lottery returns down over two million dollars a week and tourism bookings down some 70 percent. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls says they are seeing the mixed signs. Nesiba, a member of the Joint… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Warnings from South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem of “shocking” sales tax numbers are being heard around the state. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they have started budget talks early. Kindle says they talked about some spending options. School district voters approved a $1.8 million property tax opt out in February,… Read more »
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The Corps of Engineers is anticipating another year of above normal runoff in the Missouri River basin. Kevin Grode with the Corps in Omaha says run off should be less than last year. Grode says they expect above normal numbers all year. Grode says soil moisture maps show an extensive area… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Presentation College has found a way to reach out to a group of students who are not able to return to the their homes. The college hosted a Saints Day of Caring last week and raised funds for more than three dozen students who remain on campus. Matthew Blair, Vice President… Read more »
