ABERDEEN, S.D. (WNAX) – It is becoming more likely that a La Nina will have an impact on winter weather across the northern plains. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says those chances have increased. Edwards says past La Nina’s have trended cooler than normal temperatures. Edwards says a La Nina could bring more snow… Read more »
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Active cases increase by nearly 200, three new COVID-related deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state saw an increase of nearly 200 active COVID cases and added three more COVID-related deaths according to numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 793 new cases and 610 new recoveries, increasing the amount of active infections to 7,312 (there were 5,188 one… Read more »
Retired officer’s post not reflection of Aberdeen Police Department says chief
ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook) – On Oct. 16 the Aberdeen Police Department was alerted to a social media post made by a retired officer from our department. The post contained an image of a burning Black Lives Matter flag. The posts, opinions, and statements of this retired officer do not represent the department or its… Read more »
Amazon purchases land in Sioux Falls for planned facility
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Online retail giant Amazon says it has purchased land for the $200 million facility it plans to build in Sioux Falls. The Seattle-based retailer will build the facility in the Foundation Park industrial area in the northwestern part of the city. As part of a grant application sent by city… Read more »
State kicks off law enforcement recruitment campaign
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, South Dakota kicked off a nationwide law enforcement recruitment campaign with the primary goal to fill open positions within the Departments of Public Safety, Corrections, and Game, Fish and Parks. “In South Dakota, we salute law enforcement for their hard work to keep our communities safe and strong,” said… Read more »
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Dozens of purple shirts have been hanging up on the overhead on South Second St. They are there to draw attention to Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Gina Karst, Executive Director at Safe Harbor, talked about the shirts. She said there are a lot of events going on in October with Breast… Read more »
Tribute to WWII veterans to be unveiled this afternoon in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A tribute to four highly decorated South Dakota WWII veterans will be unveiled this afternoon at the Pierre Regional Airport. Artist John Mollison says “The Eagles Gallery” features drawings of the aircraft flown by “Doolittle Raiders” Henry “Hank” Potter from Pierre and Don Smith from Oldham, Distinguished Flying Cross recipient… Read more »
No concerns about bed capacity at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – Hospital administrators across South Dakota are paying close attention to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases across the state. As of Thursday, that number had risen to more than 7,000. K.C. DeBoer is the CEO of Watertown-based Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. He says the virus has hit the elderly population… Read more »
Noem says consequences for South Dakota if Trump not reelected
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem made campaign stops in New Hampshire this week for President Trump. During a news conference earlier this week, Noem said its important for South Dakota that the President be reelected. Noem says a Biden win could undo many of the changes made under President Trump. Noem… Read more »
Hunters gearing up for season opener
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota’s regular pheasant hunting season opens Saturday. If the youth and resident only on public land openers are any indication, Game, Fish and Parks conservation officer John Murphy says hunters should do well. He says some advantages for hunters this year are harvest is well ahead of the normal… Read more »