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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Officials have announced South Dakota’s public health lab has halted COVID-19 testing due to a shortage of supplies. The lab had to stop this week after running out of supplies both from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private suppliers. It ran tests for medium and high risk… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook Post) – We’re receiving multiple reports this morning of property that was spray painted. Please check your property for damage and cameras if you have them for suspicious activity. We’re offering a $250 reward for information leading to the detention or arrest of the suspect(s) involved. You can reach an officer… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Revenue staff, though not in the office, is working remotely to assist South Dakotans. DOR Online Motor Vehicle Services Our online services allow you to review and renew your vehicle registration/decals and license plates, purchase new license plates, opt-in for email renewal and general notifications,… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Argus Leader) — A judge has ruled prosecutors can use DNA evidence investigators pulled from the trash of a Sioux Falls woman charged with killing her newborn nearly 40 years ago. Second Circuit Court Judge Susan Sabers this week denied a request from the defense attorney for Theresa Bentaas to suppress the… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — Sheriff’s officials say two bodies found on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation are believed to be those of cousins who have been missing for more than two months. Oglala Lakota County Sheriff Joe Herman says autopsies will confirm the identity of the two, but that “it is very… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump is pushing Congress to approve an economic rescue package that could top one trillion dollars. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says they know help is needed quickly. Johnson says while direct payments make a lot of sense, Congress has to have a plan in place to do that. Johnson… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – All magistrate and circuit court matters in Brookings County have been continued to late April and early May. States Attorney Dan Nelson says the decision was made after consultation with Presiding Circuit Judge Gregory Stoltenburg. Nelson says those criminal offenders currently in custody or those who may be jailed during this… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem met in Sioux Falls with officials from Sanford Health and Avera Health to talk about cooperation in the face of the coronavirus outbreak. Following that meeting Noem announced that state schools will be closed again next week. Noem said there are now a total of… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The COVID-19 threat continues to make its impact around the world and the effects are being felt as well here in Aberdeen. Gail Ochs, President of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, encouraged people to continue to support the local businesses. She said it’s hard to tell if, or when, restaurants… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While there will not be a Community Gardens Meeting this spring, there will be Community Gardens this summer. The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has announced that plots can be reserved starting Monday, March 23. Aaron Kiesz, City Forester, talked about the switch in plans. He said that plenty of… Read more »
