ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Today, on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at approximately 12:30 pm, a suspicious subject was located at Wylie Park. The suspicious subject was stating intention to cause harm to others. The subject has been taken into custody by the Aberdeen Police Department. Based on the subject’s comments and recent incidences at Wylie Park, Wylie Park has… Read more »
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Governor signs executive order to allow emergency haying due to drought
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has signed an executive order declaring a statewide state of emergency due to drought conditions. The order allows for ditch mowing in eastern South Dakota to begin effective immediately. South Dakota Stockgrowers Association President Scott Edoff says drought is spreading. He says they’re likely will be only one… Read more »
City-Wide Mosquito Spraying schedule for Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, July 1st between the hours of 9:00 pm and 1:00 am. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph. The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure spray effectiveness… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related deaths & reports 1st Delta Variant in Edmunds County
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 2,035. The state had 16 new cases including the 1st Delta Variant of COVID-19 in Edmunds County and 11 recoveries, increasing active… Read more »
DPS releases sobriety checkpoint list for July
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety says 21 sobriety checkpoints will held throughout South Dakota during July. The monthly checkpoints, held at various times and locations, are designed to discourage people from drinking and then driving. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by… Read more »
Avera ST. Luke’s vaccination clinics continue with new location, scheduling process
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Avera St. Luke’s continues to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics multiple times per week. Due to changes in demand, clinics now operate on a much smaller basis in State Street Medical Square, 105 South State Street. “We offer around 30 appointments per clinic, and they have been filling up,” said Alvin Haugen,… Read more »
Close to 2,000 acres of industrial hemp planted this year In South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Commercial hemp has been planted this year in the state. South Dakota Industrial Hemp Association Executive Director Katie Sieverding says they’re off to a great start with most of the hemp being planted of grain and fiber varieties. She says the three processors that have been licensed so far are in East River,… Read more »
South Dakota Better Business Bereau warning of potential scams involving childcare tax credits
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Millions of dollars in federal childcare tax credits will soon be flowing out across the country, and the scammers won’t be far behind. Jessie Schmidt with the Better Business Bureau of South Dakota says all the federal payouts have attracted the scams. Schmidt says people will get the childcare payments the same way… Read more »
Health care providers struggling to find employees
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Like most businesses, health care providers are struggling to find more employees. The pandemic of the last year has added to the turnover pressures. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says its difficult at all levels. Ekeren says finding specialized providers is very challenging. Avera Sacred Heart has started… Read more »
Military plays FREE in Aberdeen at local entertainment centers during Independence Day weekend
Aberdeen, SD (Press Release) – In honor of Independence Day, Allevity Entertainment and Thunder Road are offering all active and retired military free ways to play on Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4. “Our military members deserve to relax and enjoy Independence Day. We are pleased to recognize the commitment of our service men… Read more »