PIERRE, S.D.(DRG News)- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has said she will call state lawmakers back to Pierre in late May or early June for a special legislative session. She says they need to determine how to divvy up money from the most recent federal economic stimulus plan. South Dakota will be getting more than… Read more »
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Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department release 2021 Summer Brochure
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be distributing the 2021 Summer Brochure to Aberdeen residents on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in the Aberdeen American News. The brochure is also available at the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Office, 225 Third Avenue Southeast and on line at www.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec. The Brochure is… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports no COVID-19 deaths for the 5th straight day
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,938. The state had 163 new cases and 229 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,419. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
Codington & Yankton counties both issueing burn bans
WATERTOWN, & YANKTON, S.D.(AlphaMedia & WNAX)–Codington & Yankton County Commissioners put in place a ban on all open burning today. The ban in Codington County is in effect for one week, and will be reevaluated next Tuesday. The region has been extremely dry this spring, and grass fires and wildfires have been reported in all… Read more »
Medical personnel concern about the increased number of COVID-19 cases recently
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Covid-19 infection numbers are creeping upward again and that has medical professionals worried. Yankton Doctor Mike Pietila(pee-et-a-la) has been treating Covid patients since the pandemic started last year and says another peak is coming. Pietila says more patients are surviving due to better treatment and vaccinations. Pietila, who heads the ICU at Avera… Read more »
Recent political survey show South Dakota more diversify in political opinions
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- A new survey shows political opinion in South Dakota may be more moderate than that of the legislature. University of South Dakota Political Science Professor Shane Nordyke coordinated the survey for South Dakota Public Broadcasting and the Chiesman Center for Democracy at USD. She says they split the state into seven sections for… Read more »
Man injured, dog dies in Sunday night fire
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Elisa Sands & Scott Waltman, Aberdeen American News)A man was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after a Sunday night fire on the north side of town, according to information from Aberdeen Fire & Rescue. Shortly after 9:45 p.m. firefighters responded to 1211 24th Ave. N.E. The home was badly damaged, and a… Read more »
Avera race against cancer goes virtual
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release) – The Avera Race Against Cancer will again be a virtual event, allowing people to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients, survivors and families – no matter where they live. The Avera Race Against Cancer has supported cancer patients for more than three decades by raising more than… Read more »
Judge in murder case in Watertown grants a defense motion
WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphaMedia)- A judge has granted a defense motion in the death penalty-eligible case of a Watertown man. A motions hearing was held recently for 41 year-old Jeremiah Martin Peacemaker, who was indicted by a Grand Jury on First Degree Murder charges in the killing of 28 year-old Kendra Owen in Watertown last fall. The… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported no new COVID-19 deaths for the weekend
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths for the weekend, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,938. The state had 156 new cases and 114 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,485. Those hospitalized in… Read more »