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South Dakota health care providers receive COVID-19 vaccine

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Department of Health says the COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in the state where medical personnel will begin to administer the doses. The Pfizer vaccine will be given to Avera Health in Sioux Falls and Monument Health in Rapid City Monday. Sanford Health was due to receive its… Read more »

South Dakota health care providers receive COVID-19 vaccine

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Department of Health says the COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in the state where medical personnel will begin to administer the doses. The Pfizer vaccine will be given to Avera Health in Sioux Falls and Monument Health in Rapid City Monday. Sanford Health was due to receive its… Read more »

Man flown to Sioux Falls, suspect in custody following shooting in Hughes Co.

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A 21-year-old man was flown to a Sioux Falls Hospital and a 19-year-old male is in custody after a shooting about 5:45 a.m. Monday in rural Hughes County. Sheriff Darin Johnson says the suspect shot the male victim in the chest with a handgun at a residence in the northeastern… Read more »

Man flown to Sioux Falls, suspect in custody following shooting in Hughes Co.

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A 21-year-old man was flown to a Sioux Falls Hospital and a 19-year-old male is in custody after a shooting about 5:45 a.m. Monday in rural Hughes County. Sheriff Darin Johnson says the suspect shot the male victim in the chest with a handgun at a residence in the northeastern… Read more »

State’s active cases decrease, hospitalizations up slightly, no new deaths

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Active COVID cases decreased, hospitalizations were up slightly, and there were no new deaths according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state reported 317 new confirmed cases and 440 recoveries, dropping the amount of active infections by 123 to 12,623, the lowest total in weeks.… Read more »

State’s active cases decrease, hospitalizations up slightly, no new deaths

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Active COVID cases decreased, hospitalizations were up slightly, and there were no new deaths according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state reported 317 new confirmed cases and 440 recoveries, dropping the amount of active infections by 123 to 12,623, the lowest total in weeks.… Read more »

Trooper of the Year serving in job he always wanted

WEBSTER, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Trooper Brandon Miller was recently named the South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year. Miller, who is based out of Webster, said he considers the award a real honor. Miller always dreamed of being a member of the law enforcement, but decided to serve his country first. While being a… Read more »

Trooper of the Year serving in job he always wanted

WEBSTER, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Trooper Brandon Miller was recently named the South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year. Miller, who is based out of Webster, said he considers the award a real honor. Miller always dreamed of being a member of the law enforcement, but decided to serve his country first. While being a… Read more »

Washington man dies in crash near White Lake

WHITE LAKE, S.D. (Press Release) – A 64-year-old man from Sequim, WA died Wednesday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash near White Lake. A 1983 Chevrolet Suburban was eastbound on Interstate 90 when the driver, Matthew McWilliams, lost control. The vehicle went into the median, across the westbound lanes and eventually rolled. The driver, who was… Read more »

Washington man dies in crash near White Lake

WHITE LAKE, S.D. (Press Release) – A 64-year-old man from Sequim, WA died Wednesday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash near White Lake. A 1983 Chevrolet Suburban was eastbound on Interstate 90 when the driver, Matthew McWilliams, lost control. The vehicle went into the median, across the westbound lanes and eventually rolled. The driver, who was… Read more »

Woman accused of maiming people in scheme to obtain opioids

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a woman on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation used a rock to assault and maim five people, including three who lost fingers, in a scheme to obtain painkiller. Forty-year-old Frenchone One Horn, also known as Frenchone Kills in Water, pleaded not guilty to assault and other charges.… Read more »

Woman accused of maiming people in scheme to obtain opioids

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a woman on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation used a rock to assault and maim five people, including three who lost fingers, in a scheme to obtain painkiller. Forty-year-old Frenchone One Horn, also known as Frenchone Kills in Water, pleaded not guilty to assault and other charges.… Read more »

First shipments of vaccine should be arriving this week

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The first shipments of COVID-19 vaccines should be arriving at health care facilities this week. Front line medical workers are among the first in line for the shots. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says it will take some time to get the vaccine. Ekeren says the… Read more »

First shipments of vaccine should be arriving this week

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The first shipments of COVID-19 vaccines should be arriving at health care facilities this week. Front line medical workers are among the first in line for the shots. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says it will take some time to get the vaccine. Ekeren says the… Read more »

Lederman to be part of official vote

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – When South Dakota voters cast their ballots for President last month, the three republican electors listed were Governor Kristi Noem, Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden and Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Today when the votes are officially cast, state Republican Party Chairman Dan Lederman will participate. Lederman says it is an historic moment.… Read more »

Lederman to be part of official vote

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – When South Dakota voters cast their ballots for President last month, the three republican electors listed were Governor Kristi Noem, Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden and Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Today when the votes are officially cast, state Republican Party Chairman Dan Lederman will participate. Lederman says it is an historic moment.… Read more »

SDSU President looks back on pandemic plan

BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – Universities had to make plans and rapid adjustments as the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded from spring into summer. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn told the Board of Regents how their planning started. Dunn says one major change was in how they handled their financials. Dunn says they focused on communication… Read more »

SDSU President looks back on pandemic plan

BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – Universities had to make plans and rapid adjustments as the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded from spring into summer. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn told the Board of Regents how their planning started. Dunn says one major change was in how they handled their financials. Dunn says they focused on communication… Read more »

Avera Health transitioning into new facility in Gettysburg

GETTYSBURG, S.D. (KCCR) – Avera Health is beginning its transition in Gettysburg to the new Avera Missouri River Health Center. Administrator Kristi Livermont says a week long move starts today. The building’s administrative staff will move Friday along with any final items needed to be moved.  Three million dollars of the $12 million, 21-thousand 800… Read more »

Avera Health transitioning into new facility in Gettysburg

GETTYSBURG, S.D. (KCCR) – Avera Health is beginning its transition in Gettysburg to the new Avera Missouri River Health Center. Administrator Kristi Livermont says a week long move starts today. The building’s administrative staff will move Friday along with any final items needed to be moved.  Three million dollars of the $12 million, 21-thousand 800… Read more »