The latest in station news.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – So far in 2020, the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation made five grants to local organizations to advance their programming and meet needs in the Aberdeen area. Early in the year, the AACF approved grants to support the BIG Idea Competition and the Fallout Creative Community. The BIG Idea Competition, a… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota had its highest one-day total of negative tests since COVID-19 testing began the numbers showed today. The state reported 3,876 new negative tests to run its overall total to 47,376. There were 87 new confirmed cases to along with 79 new recoveries, leaving the state’s active cases at 1,020.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Brown County commissioners will hear an update Tuesday about this year’s fair. They’ll continue discussion about a bid to improve drainage around the grandstand and stage at the fairgrounds. Fair Manager Derek Ricci said fair committees weighed in and shared ideas about whether to have this year’s event… Read more »
REDFIELD, S.D. (Press Release) –The Department of Social Services (DSS) office in Redfield will begin opening to the public by appointment only starting Friday, June 5. “While DSS staff have been working remotely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to serve the people of South Dakota, we will begin reopening offices to the public on an appointment-only… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – After being gone for almost a decade, the Independence Day Fireworks Display returns to Mount Rushmore this year. Last month (May 1), President Donald Trump announced he plans to be in South Dakota to witness the return of the patriotic display. State Tourism Sec. Jim Hagen says you will need… Read more »
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.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 10:30 this morning. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations. The link to the press conference is: Facebook.com/govnoem OR SD.Net
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota is one of only 12 states with one area code. So, the Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is celebrating June 5th (605 Day) by giving away: • 10-ride punch card for Storybook Land • 1-hour watercraft rental at Wylie Park • $25 gift card for Danger von Dempsey’s… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The Rapid City Police Chief has announced plans to leave the job at the end of the month. Chief Karl Jegeris has held the post since 2014 and worked for the Rapid City Police for 24 years. The department said it expects Mayor Steve Allender to name an interim replacement… Read more »
HURON, S.D. (KELO.com) – The South Dakota State Fair will hold the 2020 version as usual in September, but COVID-19 creates challenges and changes. Candi Briley says CDC guidelines will be implemented in ways that have not yet been fully determined. Also personal responsibility will be a big part of the fair’s success and safety… Read more »
