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PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths(through the weekend), while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,004. The state had 81 new cases and 155 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 448. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
Local governments across South Dakota are hurrying to get medical marijuana ordinances on the books before it becomes legal on July first. Vermillion City Manager John Prescott says they borrowed a draft ordinance to use as a framework. Prescott says they want to limit the number and locations of any medical marijuana dispensaries. Prescott says… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Law enforcement agencies across the region are searching for officers. The City of Yankton has several openings on the police force and City Manager Amy Leon says they need to step up their recruitment efforts. Leon says the best recruiting often happens by word of mouth. Leon says cities across the region are… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The “American Rescue Plan” passed by Congress earlier this year will send money directly to cities and counties that had revenue losses tied to the Covid-19 pandemic. Yankton County Commission Chair Cheri Loest told the commission last week their share will be four point four million dollars. Loest says the rules with the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night the Aberdeen City Council approved the 1st reading on stop gaps for medical marijuana establishments in the city. Aberdeen Zoning and Planning Director Brett Bill told the council why the ordinance is needed for now. The ordinance had a 2 year sunset clause. Councilman Ron Ronayne asks why the length… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio) – Monday, May 31st falls on a federal holiday(Memorial Day). The Brown County Offices will be closed. This Friday, May 28th is the deadline to renew license plate decals for May. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters this month.
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am on Tuesday, May 25th, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will began flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From Railroad Avenue South to City Limits Between South 6th Street and South Dakota Street The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for road work: 12th Avenue SE from South Arch St. to South Dakota St. The road is expected to remain closed through… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — A federal judge in Aberdeen will decide whether three members of the U.S. Marshals Service should be found in civil contempt over his requirement to have everyone in his courtroom vaccinated for the coronavirus. Judge Charles Kornmann notified courthouse employees in March that the vaccinations would be required in order to… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths(through Friday), while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,004. The state had 31 new cases and 74 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 522. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
