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BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – A Brookings man charged with the aggravated assault of a 4-month-old child admits he violated a court order to have no contact with the child. Twenty-seven-year-old Hector Munoz is accused in the assault that left the girl with a broken arm and a skull fracture. He’s facing two counts of aggravated… Read more »
BURKE, S.D. (Press Release) – The Billie Sutton Leadership Institute announced today that the deadline for fellowship applications for a second class of Sutton Leaders has been extended to May 15th. The Sutton Leadership Institute is making changes to ensure the health and safety of participants. The first major training event for the new class… 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 across all Hub City Radio stations.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is announcing that the Summer Registration Kickoff Day originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 5 has been postponed. This will suspend any registration’s for summer programs until further notice. This decision was made due to the COVID-19 restrictions in place and to allow time… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem was surprised Monday evening by several hundred vehicles– and one horse– driving past the governor’s residence in a show of support for how she’s handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Noem was thankful for the gesture by so many Pierre and Fort Pierre area residents. The 20… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Boys and Girls Club of Aberdeen Area has started a COVID-19 relief fund. Mike Herman, Executive Director of the Club, said that will help to fill the void of another scheduled fundraiser that was altered by the pandemic. Mike Sommers, Boys and Girls Club Board President, said the fundraising includes… Read more »
MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — Authorities in western Minnesota say remains recovered from a landfill have been identified as those of a missing 19-year-old woman who prosecutors say was killed and dismembered. Moorhead police said Monday the Ramsey County medical examiner’s office positively identified the remains discovered last week as those of Dystynee Avery. Twenty-seven-year-old Ethan… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota unemployment system has seen a rush as people filed for benefits following layoffs and furloughs connected to the coronavirus pandemic. State Labor & Regulation Department Secretary Marcia Hultman says they are making adjustments as they go including letting businesses making mass filings. About $14 million in benefits… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The City of Yankton recorded another strong month of sales taxes in March. City Manager Amy Leon talked about the numbers. Leon says they believe part of the increase was people preparing for the coronavirus shutdown. Leon says they are making plans for taxes to fall off in the months ahead.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – An investigation committee of the South Dakota Senate voted to admonish two Senators after deciding they were drunk during the final hours of the 2020 legislative session. Senators Kris Langer of Dell Rapids and Brock Greenfield of Clark both apologized to the committee for their behavior and actions. Committee member, Senator… Read more »
