YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- There are some debates, mostly online, about the benefits of natural immunity to Covid-19 as opposed to vaccine immunity. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says natural immunity has a broad definition. Healy says those that have had Covid-19 may not be as protected from another round… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Hughes County Sheriff’s Office is looking to save money by shifting its laundry duty to the correctional facility that sits on the hill overlooking the South Dakota Women’s Prison in Pierre.  Sheriff Patrick Callahan says laundry is currently done through the prison. Callahan says the Hughes County Jail doesn’t have a laundry… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last Saturday Senator John Thune spent the day in Aberdeen enjoying Northern’s homecoming as well as attending a ceremony involving the 452nd ordinance. Senator Thune talk about the Gypsy Day Parade that took place in the morning. After the parade, Senator Thune went to the Strode Center on the campus of Presentation College… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Department of Human Services honored South Dakotan businesses and residents who have made significant contributions toward the employment of individuals with disabilities.  Cabinet Secretary Shawine Rechtenbaugh says the 2021 Governor’s Awards brought a record number of nominations. South Dakota is a leader in the nation for encouraging the employment of… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Senator John Thune was on the Senate Commerce subcommittee dealing with child security on social media emphasis being on Facebook. Senator Thune talks about the issues of algorithms in social media. Senator Thune is working on two bills dealing with Big Tech & social media.  The first bill discussed is the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- WATER OFF:   Beginning at approximately 8:00am on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, water will be off in the following areas to replace a fire hydrant: 12th Avenue Northwest to 13th Avenue Northwest and North 1st Street Residents in the area are advised to collect & store water for personal use.  Work will… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- As much as 750 acres are believed to be burned north of Rapid City, as the Auburn Fire continues to be battled today. No structures or lives have been reported lost at this time, though evacuation orders remain in place for some residents on the active fronts of fire. Tessa Jaeger, public… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Big tech companies are again being questioned about their business practices by Members of Congress. South Dakota Senator John Thune says the big sites like Facebook, Twitter and Google should let consumers find what they want without direction. Thune says those big companies shouldn’t act as filters. Thune says the sites don’t tell… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up Wednesday, the Capital Theatre will be hosting the 1 Million Cups.  An event highlighting local & regional businesses in area.  Brodie Mueller with Dakota Territory Brewery & Bea Smith with Sanford Health provides a preview. Mueller talks about what 1 Million Cups is about. Smith tells us the business that will… Read more »