PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,084. The state had 615 new cases and 328 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,032. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
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Flags at half-staff in honor of Patriot Day
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sundown on Saturday, September 11, 2021, in honor of Patriot Day. Patriot Day commemorates the people killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. In honor of the 13 American servicemembers killed in the recent attack… Read more »
Fort Pierre City Council approve first West River hemp farm
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- It won’t be very large, but the first West River industrial hemp farm has been approved by the Fort Pierre City Council. In what will amount to a test plot in the minimum required half-acre, Jess Wright says he wants to use the land to educate and research how it grows. Wright’s… Read more »
Sturgis City Council pass zoning ordinance for cannabis
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The city of Sturgis continued its work on its ordinances related to medical cannabis this week. Council members passed second reading of an ordinance that will set up zoning areas for it. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says the ordinance says medical cannabis testing facilities or growing operations will be limited to… Read more »
Hotter temps today makes firefighting more difficult
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Just as the summer is winding down, the heat is ramping up, with temperatures expected to approach triple digits in the Rapid City area through today. Tessa Jaeger, public information officer for the Rapid City Fire Department, said the difference between firefighting on an eighty degree day and a ninety-nine degree day… Read more »
Recap of the SD Joint Redistricting Committee held Thursday
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the South Dakota Redistricting Committee met in Pierre. The committee established that the Sioux Falls area will get a minimum of 9 and likely 10 districts for the South Dakota Legislature. No vote was performed as the committee are looking for feedback from the Sioux Falls Region. The committee did agree… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,079. The state had 619 new cases and 374 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,750. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Douglas Schools now require masks wearing starting Monday
BOX ELDER, S.D.(News Center 1) — The Douglas School District announced Wednesday evening that a masking protocol will be implemented. The Douglas School Board made the decision on August 23, 2021 that a masking protocol would be put in place if the number of active cases reaches 1.5 percent of the combined population of staff… Read more »
People’ Choice Abby Award voting now underway
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Voting for the People’s Choice Award, the only award voted locally is now underway. Voting runs through Friday, September 10th until 5pm. Anyone may vote on this award through one of three methods: Calling the chamber at 605-225-2860 Emailing info@aberdeen-chamber.com online at www.aberdeen-chamber.com/vote As a nominee, we encourage you to promote this… Read more »
Mitchell City Council looks to renovate the Corn Palace
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The Mitchell City Council on Tuesday night approved a Sioux Falls-based architectural firm to conduct a Corn Palace renovation study. Mitchell Mayor Bob Everson says the goal is to utilize the tourist attraction year-round. Mitchell Public Works Director Joe Schroeder says there will be several components to the study. The study, which should… Read more »