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PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – State officials are coordinating with health care providers on the number of hospital beds available and the number that could be quickly added. Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says they are working on expansion plans. Malsam-Rysdon says they also need to identify additional equipment that would be needed. Malsam-Rysdon says the… Read more »
BILLSBURG, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died early Friday night in a one-vehicle crash east of Billsburg. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family. He was the only person involved. A 2005 Toyota Tundra was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 34 when it left the roadway, hit an… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Tuesday, March 31, marks the end of the month, however, the deadline for license plate decal renewals for the month has been extended. Patty VanMeter, Interim Brown County Treasurer, talked about the extension. She said that next month there normally aren’t any license plate decal renewals, because the first installment of… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The recent COVID-19 outbreak has impacted many facets of life, including the economy. With unemployment rates soaring and stocks plummeting, individuals might wonder what the best way is to face their financial needs. David Frank, CPA and Tax Partner with Eide Bailly, provides some tips. He said ideally, people should have… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The ethanol industry in America is facing a disaster due to a perfect storm. That’s according to American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings. He says it’s likely over 2 billion gallons of ethanol production will be lost as people aren’t driving due to the COVID 19 pandemic and social distancing.… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn announced two dual-credit scholarships for high school juniors and seniors in South Dakota geared toward those taking dual credit courses in high school. They’re called the The Jackrabbit Access College Early (ACE) Scholarship and the Jackrabbit Journey Scholarship. Dunn says this stems from a… Read more »
FORT PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The Casey Tibbs Foundation has canceled the 2020 Casey Tibbs Match of Champions in Fort Pierre in response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center Executive Director Kalyn Eulberg says the safety and health of community members, fans, cowboys, sponsors and volunteers are of upmost importance. The… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Brown County Emergency Operations Center Press Release) – The Salvation Army and Journey Home would like to assure all residents of Brown County that those affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic will be offered food assistance. Please use the contact information listed below for details about these services. For additional services available to… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KOTA) — For state lawmakers, the electronic VETO DAY on Monday will be leading to a special legislative session on the budget this June. Governor Kristi Noem made the announcement today at her Friday press conference. Noem outlined the process for lawmakers to handle two vetos and a handful of special coronavirus bills.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – After much deliberation, the remaining 2019-2020 seasons of dance and visual arts classes, along with the upcoming ARCC Dance Recitals and ARCC Visual Arts Student Gallery Show have been canceled. Registration information for 2020-2021 dance season and visual arts classes will be mailed out in early August. Please don’t hesitate… Read more »
