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Former senator speaks out against fireworks at Mount Rushmore

June 30, 2020

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — A former Rapid City state senator says the danger to the forest, and the danger to lives, don’t justify Friday night’s fireworks at Mount Rushmore. Stan Adelstein (ad-ul-steen) of District 32 says Governor Kristi Noem’s act of inviting Donald Trump to Mount Rushmore Friday will be meaningful, if Trump actually… Read more »

Avera eCARE receives funding to enhance telehealth during pandemic

June 30, 2020

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera eCARE® has received $803,588 in federal funding to enhance telehealth support for up to 60 hospitals, many in rural locations, as they deal with challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Avera eCARE is the first site in South Dakota to receive these funds. Funds awarded by the Federal Communications… Read more »

Current statewide COVID hospitalizations drops by eight

June 30, 2020

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota reported 48 new COVID-19 cases and 54 new recoveries in numbers released by the Department of Health today. That drops the state’s number of active cases to 801 (it was 773 a week ago). South Dakota has had 6,764 confirmed cases of the virus, 73,324 negative tests, and 5,872… Read more »

Changes to State’s Move Over Law happen July 1

June 30, 2020

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – New provisions in the state’s Move Over law take effect July 1. Senate Bill 164 was passed by the 2020 state Legislature. The new provisions include: *** The minimum fine for a violation for the move over law increases from $122.50 to $270; *** If a driver fails to move… Read more »

City to spray for mosquitoes Wednesday night

June 30, 2020

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 1 between the hours of 9 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. with a backup date Thursday, July 2 between 9 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. depending on the weather. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at… Read more »

Health Department Awards $500,000 For Mosquito Control

June 30, 2020

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – More than 200 South Dakota cities, counties and tribes will share in $500,000 in grants intended to control mosquitoes and prevent West Nile virus (WNV), the Department of Health announced today.   “South Dakota has a disproportionately high number of WNV cases when compared to other states. Local mosquito control… Read more »

Blood donation tests now include one for antibodies

June 30, 2020

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The coronavirus pandemic has impacted all facets of life and that includes blood donations. Abbie Arneson, Senior Donor Recruiter with Vitalant, said that COVID-19 has played a role in both donations and the need for blood with the delay in elective surgeries. She said that a really positive thing is that… Read more »

Today marks deadline for June license plate decal renewals

June 30, 2020

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Today marks the end of the month and another deadline for license plate decal renewals. Patty VanMeter, Brown County Treasurer, talked about the letters that are involved. She said that the extension only applies to March and May, and that the deadline for June is today. In addition to stopping at… Read more »