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July 27, 2020

Nearly 8 inches of weekend rain causes flooding in Brown, McPherson counties

ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Scott Waltman swaltman@aberdeennews.com) – Heavy weekend rain left its mark in northern Brown and northeastern McPherson counties. All of the water put some rural roads and fields underwater, and there’s now flooding in the Westport and Ordway areas on the Elm River. According to reports to the National Weather Service, 7.8 inches… Read more »

July 27, 2020

Crews recover man from Missouri River

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Search and rescue crews in Pierre recovered a man from the Missouri River in Fort Pierre Monday morning. The Pierre Fire Department’s Rescue Squad and Dive Team were dispatched Monday around 7:50 a.m. by Central South Dakota Dispatch to a report of unoccupied pickup and boat trailer at the 5th Avenue… Read more »

July 27, 2020

Pierre man identified in fatal crash west of White River

WHITE RIVER, S.D. (Press Release) – A Pierre, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of White River. A 2007 Chevy Impala was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 44 when it left the roadway to the right. The vehicle flipped over several times and eventually… Read more »

July 27, 2020
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Media availability call at 11:45 on KSDN

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.

July 27, 2020

South Dakota records first case of West Nile virus

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota has recorded its first case of human West Nile virus of 2020. The state Health Department said Friday the virus was detected in a McCook County resident. State epidemiologist Joshua Clayton says South Dakotans need to protect themselves against the mosquito-borne virus, especially during evening outdoor activities. Clayton says… Read more »

July 27, 2020

Sioux Falls police arrest two in fatal shooting

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Police have arrested two people in connection with a weekend homicide in Sioux Falls. A 24-year-old man is being held on a probable charge of second-degree murder. A 22-year-old woman is detained on a possible charge of accessory to second-degree murder. Both are being held in the Minnehaha County Jail.… Read more »

July 27, 2020

Thune says gap getting wider in U.S.-China relationship

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The relationship between the U.S. and China is becoming more tense. That follows the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston after allegations of spying. South Dakota Senator John Thune says the gap seems to be getting wider. Thune says they have had a number of briefings on Chinese activities. China… Read more »

July 27, 2020

Roncalli has intentionally concise back to school plan

ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen Catholic School system has established a simple back to school plan. Roncalli Superintendent Tim Weisz said the district intentionally drafted a simple back to school plan putting practical guidelines in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Students return to class Aug. 17, Weisz said. Weisz… Read more »

July 27, 2020

GOAC gets update on Community College for Sioux Falls

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The operations of the Community College for Sioux Falls were examined by the Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota Legislature last week. The community college is run by the University of South Dakota and President Sheila Gestring says they are watching the bottom line.   The report to… Read more »

July 27, 2020

Johnson says next stimulus bill needs to be more targeted

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Members of Congress will attempt again this week to come up with an agreement on the next round of economic stimulus payments, after failing to find a compromise this week. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the next bill needs to be more targeted. Johnson says more money should go to… Read more »