The latest in station news.
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The Department of Social Services (DSS) is asking childcare providers in South Dakota to take steps to ensure that the health and safety of children, families, and providers remain top priorities in the days and weeks ahead. “Childcare facilities are a vital link to supporting working families,” Governor Noem said.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – As communities, schools and public service organizations try to make plans and preparations in respect to the spread of COVID-19, the Brown County Emergency Operations Center has been activated. “That doesn’t mean panic, folks, this means we are being prepared. We aren’t in a panic or critical mode. We’re strictly opening… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Bethesda has provided the following information: Bethesda Policy and Procedural Update: As we continue to follow guidance from the CDC and State Department of Health regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), as of 3/14/2020 Bethesda will cease all communal dining services and activities. Bethesda has been screening all employees upon entering the building,… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The following is an update that was posted on facebook earlier today from Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman and City Manager Lynn Lander: Although there have not been presumptive or positive cases of COVID-19 in Aberdeen, the City is taking precautions to protect our community from possible exposure. As precautionary measures:… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Family YMCA will close the YMCA, Youth Development Center, and CrossFit Rails following Governor Kristi Noem’s declaration of a state of emergency in South Dakota in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The facilities will be closed March 14-22. The closure is part of a mitigation strategy to prevent… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says the latest report from the Department of Health shows only a slight increase in confirmed cases of coronavirus. Noem says she has asked schools to close. Aberdeen Public Schools, Aberdeen Catholic Schools and Aberdeen Christian School will all be closed next week. Christian also has… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – At the request of Governor Noem, the remainder of the SDHSAA Class B Girls Basketball tournament is postponed. In addition, all SDHSAA state basketball tournaments for next weekend, along with the Visual Arts competition, are also postponed. The Student Council Convention, all Region music contests, and All-State Band scheduled for… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court has issued an order declaring a judicial emergency because of the new coronavirus. The order gives the presiding judges of the state’s seven judicial circuits authority to modify or suspend court rules as warranted for dealing with the pandemic. That may be closing the courtrooms, relocating… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – There have been no new positive tests for coronavirus in South Dakota in the past 24 hours. Gov. Kristi Noem says the eight people who tested positive for the coronavirus had traveled outside the state and their contact with people in the state has been limited. State epidemiologist Dr. Josh… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Public universities across South Dakota will extend their spring break by one week and cancel non-essential travel in an effort to reduce the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Spring break is already underway this week at all campuses within South Dakota’s public university system, but will be extended through Friday,… Read more »
