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RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Dozens of Rapid City residents and business owners have filed complaints against the city council president for her social media posts and supporting a website they say targets those who are opposed to a mask mandate. Tonchi Weaver brought almost 100 complaints to the city attorney’s office accusing Laura Armstrong… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A former payroll clerk for a South Dakota trucking company accused of writing checks to herself for more than a decade has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay back more than half a million dollars. Fifty-year-old Sheila Verbrugge, of Brandon, pleaded guilty in September to wire fraud.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Highways Patrol reminds drivers that being safe behind the wheel is also an important part of the holiday season. The Highway Patrol will conduct an “Operation Safe Christmas ” Wednesday, Dec. 23, and Thursday, Dec. 24, to encourage those already traveling to be careful. Col. Rick Miller, superintendent… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s active COVID infections dropped by nearly 750, it’s lowest level since mid-October, hospitalizations were down three and there were no new deaths, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 436 new confirmed cases and 1,181 recoveries, lowering the active cases by… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Now that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved emergency use of the COVID-19 vaccine, Avera St. Luke’s plans to administer the first doses that have been allocated by the state this evening. “We will receive our first vaccines soon and plan to begin vaccinating our front line staff… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – A robbery took place at a Mount Rushmore Road convenience store Monday which peaked in a foot chase between officers and a leading suspect in the case. Rapid City Police Department community relations specialist Brendyn Medina said the employee at the convenience store had been threatened by the assailant. The… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Members of the Aberdeen community are reaching out to show their appreciation for regional health care workers. Angie Cleberg, Communications and Impact Coordinator with the United Way of Northeastern South Dakota, talked about the project. She said there are several ways to express thanks and gratitude. Cleberg said elementary students have… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — One man is dead and another was rescued after a trench collapsed at a construction site in front of a Rapid City home. Fire officials say the accident happened Monday afternoon. Police and medics arrived to find one man submerged up to his chest and another completely submerged up to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The U.S. House passed a $900 billion economic stimulus bill Monday night, which will also fund the federal government into next year. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the bill had several important parts. There was criticism that no Member of Congress could have read the 5,000 page bill. Johnson says… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KCCR) – Congress has passed a $900 billion coronavirus relief package. South Dakota Senator John Thune says the bi-partisan deal includes protections for ag producers. The bill also supports the ethanol industry. Thune says the bill includes the targeted spending wanted by Republicans. The package also includes a second round of stimulus checks.… Read more »
