ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Presentation College is pleased to announce the arrival of Mr. Matthew Blair, as the institution’s new Vice President for Advancement. Mr. Blair most recently served as Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at Barry University, a private Catholic university in Miami, Florida. Prior to his role as… Read more »
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Sanford Health says patient receives plasma transfusion
April 21, 2020
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sanford Health says a critically ill patient has received a transfusion of plasma from a recovered coronavirus patient, the first use of the therapy by the health care provider. Sanford’s treatment is part of a national clinical trial to test the effect of blood plasma in treating COVID-19. The use… Read more »
Aberdeen Fire Rescue responds to dumpsite fire
April 21, 2020
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – On Monday, April 20, at 12:01 p.m., Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to a dumpsite fire involving a large pile of grass clippings and yard waste at 2600 N 5th Street. On arrival crews found the grass clippings and yard waste pile 75% involved. The fire was contained to the pile.… Read more »
Rounds supports holding up funding of WHO until review is complete
April 21, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump has said he would halt U.S. funding of the World Health Organization because of how they handled the COVID-19 outbreak. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the U.S. funds a large portion of that international organization. Rounds says there was a failure in notifications. Rounds says he supports the… Read more »
Interim Investigation Committee meeting on two Senate leaders
April 21, 2020
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Senate Interim Investigation Committee meets today to hear a complaint filed against two Senate leaders. Senator Phil Jensen of Rapid City filed the complaint against Senate Majority Leader Kris Langer of Dell Rapids and Senate President Pro Tem Brock Greenfield of Clark. He accuses them of being drunk… Read more »
Yankton business owner says adjustment best thing to keep community safe
April 21, 2020
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While most bars and restaurants in South Dakota are now closed to sit down traffic, it took some time and, in some cases, local ordinances to get them shut down. Ben Hanten runs Ben’s Brewing in Yankton and says he got concerned about the spreading pandemic in mid-March. Hanten says he… Read more »
Sea surface temperature changes could impact weather
April 21, 2020
AMES, Iowa (WNAX) – Pacific Ocean climate factors have been in neutral for the past couple of years but there are hints that may change. Dennis Todey, head of the USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub (in Ames Iowa) says sea surface temperate trends look to be cooling. Todey says there is some indication of a developing… Read more »
Free Spring Residential Cleanup starts Friday
April 21, 2020
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The annual Free Spring Residential Cleanup starts Friday, April 14 and runs through Saturday, May 9. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Mike Scott, Brown County Landfill Manager, said this year there is one main difference because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also pointed out a couple… Read more »
Severe Weather Preparedness Week underway
April 21, 2020
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – This is Severe Weather Preparedness Week (April 20-24) in South Dakota. South Dakota Office of Emergency Management Director Tina Titze (tit-zee) says the week is designed to refresh, remind and educate everyone about the seasonal threats from severe weather and how to avoid them. Titze says the state has complied… Read more »
State reports 50 new cases; Brown County total remains same
April 20, 2020
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – There were 50 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed by the South Dakota Department of Health Monday, with none in Brown or Codington counties. The statewide total is 1,685, with 1,405 of those in Minnehaha County, home of the Smithfield pork packing plant. There have been 20 confirmed cases in Brown County… Read more »
Brookings jail case headed to South Dakota Supreme Court
April 20, 2020
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The City of Brookings is taking it’s case against Brookings County to the South Dakota Supreme Court. In March, a circuit court judge ruled in favor of Brookings County and said a $15.5 million jail expansion may move forward. He ruled the City of Brookings was mistaken in its judgement and… Read more »
A total of 14 firearms stolen in Rapid City area
April 20, 2020
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — The Rapid City Police Department says today that a string of thefts yesterday and today have resulted in an additional 14 firearms being stolen here in the Rapid City area. Brendyn Medina of the police department talked about the situation. The most alarming thefts happened early Sunday and again early… Read more »
Pierre man charged in death of 2-year-old
April 20, 2020
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A 21-year-old man from Pierre has been charged with 1st Degree Manslaughter related to the weekend death of a 2-year-old. Pierre Police captain Bryan Walz says officers were called to Avera St. Mary’s Thursday afternoon after the child arrived with suspicious injuries. The child, also from Pierre, was later flown… Read more »
Governor’s press conference at 2:45 on all Hub City Radio stations
April 20, 2020
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 2:45 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
FBI offering reward in double murder case on Cheyenne River Indian Reservation
April 20, 2020
EAGLE BUTTE, S.D. (AP) — The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in a double murder case on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. The agency says 63-year-old Delmas Traversie Jr. and 39-year-old Carmen Charger were killed at a house in Eagle Butte during… Read more »
