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ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Two men received multi-year prison sentences in separate cases, one involving rape and the other sexual contact with a child under the age of 16. Derek E. Simmons, 24, of Aberdeen pleaded guilty to rape and was sentenced to 15 years in prison with five years suspended. He… Read more »
AMES, Iowa (WNAX) – A warm week to end June could set the stage for hot and dry conditions well into July. Dennis Todey, head of the USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub (in Ames Iowa) says that heat could hit crops. Todey says corn will hit a critical stage next month. Todey says soybeans have more… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature was updated last week on state revenues and the budget. Committee Member, Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they made some minor adjustments. The two percent increase will go to raises for state employees, health care providers and state aid to education.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – With many areas of the state still having limited cellphone and broadband coverage, it’s hoped 5G technology will fill in those gaps. South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Chris Nelson says it may take a while to get to all rural areas. Nelson says federal funding will help push the 5G rollout.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – There will be fireworks lit all across the area this weekend during the Fourth of July celebration. Chad Nilson, Aberdeen Fire Marshal, said the first thing to remember is that fireworks cannot be set off within city limits. He also provided some common sense tips to shooting off fireworks. Nilson recommends… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The Department of Social Services (DSS) launched 605 Strong, a new crisis counseling program, dedicated to helping people struggling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Many individuals have been isolated from their families, have lost jobs or their businesses – the pandemic has impacted so many and we want… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Participants in the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks’ Nest Predator Bounty Program can turn in tails Wednesday (July 1) from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. At each location, signs will be posted and GFP staff will be on hand to provide instructions and direct traffic. Tails must be frozen… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota senior citizens and citizens with disabilities have until Wednesday (July 1) to apply for sales or property tax refunds under South Dakota’s Tax Refund Program. Under the program, certain individuals are able to receive a portion of the sales or property taxes they paid from the previous year… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the July 4th Holiday observance on Friday, July 3, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Friday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8 a.m., Thursday. Both Thursday and Friday’s garbage will be picked up Thursday.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The South Dakota Department of Health reported 35 new cases of COVID-19 today to go along with 66 new recoveries, lowering the state’s active cases to 807 (there were 809 a week ago). The state also reported 529 new negative tests moving that total to 72,741 overall. South Dakota has had… Read more »
