PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 14 new COVID-related deaths and active cases increased by 162 in totals released today by the South Dakota Department of Health. The state now has 272 deaths. The deaths included three residents of Gregory and Minnehaha counties, two residents of Lincoln and Turner counties, and one resident of… Read more »
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Man found in crashed car with gunshot wounds has died
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls police are looking for a suspect or suspects who shot and killed a local man who crashed his vehicle in a parking lot. Police say officers responded to a report of gunshots and a crash about 3:30 a.m. Thursday. They found a 36-year-old Sioux Falls man with gunshot… Read more »
Regents don’t change spring calendars for SD universities
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – The South Dakota Board of Regents has determined the spring academic calendars for the state’s universities will remain unchanged, despite a recent surge in coronavirus cases in the state. The regents have agreed to maintain a spring semester with 77 class days starting Jan. 11 and ending May 7. The… Read more »
October full of activities for Breast Cancer Awareness
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there are many ways to help out. Amy Blackstone of the Avera Foundation said the month is full of fun activities to help raise awareness. She said one of the unique ways to help is to wear a strand of pink hair. Dairy Queen… Read more »
Enplanements slowly recovering in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Enplanements at Pierre Regional Airport continue to slowly recover from bottoming out at 41 in April. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says boardings crossed the 600 mark in September. Huizenga says that hunting season in central South Dakota is looking productive for more Pierre Regional passengers. Total… Read more »
Malsam-Rysdon says patients often diverted to other facilities
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe says their hospital in Eagle Butte had to send two coronavirus patients out of state recently due to lack of space in state hospitals. Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says patients are often diverted to other facilities. Malsam-Rysdon says local demands often lead to patients being… Read more »
Wednesday morning vehicle fire under investigation
Police and fire officials were on scene Wednesday morning near a vehicle parked outside 1620 Third Ave. S.E. that was destroyed by fire. (American News Photo by John Davis) ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Aberdeen Fire & Rescue is investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Wednesday morning.… Read more »
Money designated for small business grants
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota legislators have sent a resolution to Gov. Kristi Noem with their recommendations on how the state should spend almost $600 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds. District 24 Representative Mary Duvall of Pierre says $400 million was designated for small business grants. The maximum grant amount available for… Read more »
African American Homesteaders marker dedicated in Sully County
ONIDA, S.D. (DRG News) – A historic marker recognizing the contributions of the first African American Homesteaders in Sully County– and the Great Plains– was unveiled at the county courthouse in Onida Tuesday. Erection of the marker honoring the Norvel Blair and John McGruder families was instigated by the National Park Service and the Center… Read more »
Fire Prevention Week has kitchen theme this year
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – This year’s Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4-10) has a kitchen theme to it. Chad Nilson, Aberdeen Fire Marshal, talked about the theme. He said people often get distracted while in the kitchen and that can lead to major problems. Nilson said now is a good time to check on your furnace… Read more »