News Category: Local News

Recovering COVID patient concerned about fall and winter

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Mike Stevens of Yankton is recovering from a COVID-19 infection that put him in the hospital and feeling the effects for over five weeks. Stevens says he is concerned about more infections this fall and winter. Stevens says people have to take steps to protect each other. Stevens says he is… Read more »

Recovering COVID patient concerned about fall and winter

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Mike Stevens of Yankton is recovering from a COVID-19 infection that put him in the hospital and feeling the effects for over five weeks. Stevens says he is concerned about more infections this fall and winter. Stevens says people have to take steps to protect each other. Stevens says he is… Read more »

Vermillion DL Exam Station expands days to accommodate public

PIERRE, S.D. (Press release) – South Dakota’s Driver Licensing program is adding days of service, by appointment only, to accommodate the needs of Vermillion area residents who want to renew a driver’s license or identification card. The exam station, located at Hallmark Square, 11 E.  Cherry St.,  is now open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays each week… Read more »

Vermillion DL Exam Station expands days to accommodate public

PIERRE, S.D. (Press release) – South Dakota’s Driver Licensing program is adding days of service, by appointment only, to accommodate the needs of Vermillion area residents who want to renew a driver’s license or identification card. The exam station, located at Hallmark Square, 11 E.  Cherry St.,  is now open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays each week… Read more »

Sanford Health recipient of national Freedom Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – Sanford Health of South Dakota is one of 15 recipients for the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, in recognition of the organization’s exemplary support for its National Guard and Reserve employees. The Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve, or ESGR, announced Sanford Health as one of the… Read more »

Sanford Health recipient of national Freedom Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – Sanford Health of South Dakota is one of 15 recipients for the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, in recognition of the organization’s exemplary support for its National Guard and Reserve employees. The Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve, or ESGR, announced Sanford Health as one of the… Read more »

State’s active infections drop, no new deaths

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s number of active COVID cases dropped by more than 200 and there were no new deaths according to totals released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 103 new cases and 316 new recoveries, lowering the active infections to 2,679 (there were 2,750 one week… Read more »

State’s active infections drop, no new deaths

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s number of active COVID cases dropped by more than 200 and there were no new deaths according to totals released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 103 new cases and 316 new recoveries, lowering the active infections to 2,679 (there were 2,750 one week… Read more »

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Media availability call at 11:45 on KSDN

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.

Media availability call at 11:45 on KSDN

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ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.

Suspect identified in fatal weekend shooting in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Rapid City police say they’ve identified a suspect in a weekend homicide.Officials are looking for a 22-year-old man in Sunday’s fatal shooting of 31-year-old William Clifford of Box Elder. Police say the shooting happened at a Rapid City residence and also injured another person. Investigators say preliminary evidence indicates drugs… Read more »

Suspect identified in fatal weekend shooting in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Rapid City police say they’ve identified a suspect in a weekend homicide.Officials are looking for a 22-year-old man in Sunday’s fatal shooting of 31-year-old William Clifford of Box Elder. Police say the shooting happened at a Rapid City residence and also injured another person. Investigators say preliminary evidence indicates drugs… Read more »

State expands tracing workers to keep up with COVID

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – As Covid-19 cases surge in South Dakota, the Department of Health is struggling to keep up with contact tracing of the people infected. Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says they have expanded their tracing workers. Malsam-Rysdon says they have to make multiple attempts to contact people. Malsam-Rysdon says they do attempt to reach… Read more »

State expands tracing workers to keep up with COVID

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – As Covid-19 cases surge in South Dakota, the Department of Health is struggling to keep up with contact tracing of the people infected. Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says they have expanded their tracing workers. Malsam-Rysdon says they have to make multiple attempts to contact people. Malsam-Rysdon says they do attempt to reach… Read more »

Daktronics Inc. cutting about 100 jobs

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota-based Daktronics Inc. is cutting about 100 jobs as the company anticipates financial setbacks created by the coronavirus pandemic. The Argus Leader reports the Brookings-based maker of electronic displays and billboards reported its net sales, net income and cash generated by operations for the first fiscal quarter were down. The… Read more »

Daktronics Inc. cutting about 100 jobs

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota-based Daktronics Inc. is cutting about 100 jobs as the company anticipates financial setbacks created by the coronavirus pandemic. The Argus Leader reports the Brookings-based maker of electronic displays and billboards reported its net sales, net income and cash generated by operations for the first fiscal quarter were down. The… Read more »

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Winter storm warning issued for parts of Black Hills

DEADWOOD, S.D. (AP) — A late summer storm has produced winter-like conditions in parts of South Dakota and Wyoming. Accumulations of 6 to 12 inches were forecast for higher elevations in the Black Hills. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for parts of the Black Hills until noon Tuesday. That includes Lead,… Read more »

Winter storm warning issued for parts of Black Hills

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DEADWOOD, S.D. (AP) — A late summer storm has produced winter-like conditions in parts of South Dakota and Wyoming. Accumulations of 6 to 12 inches were forecast for higher elevations in the Black Hills. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for parts of the Black Hills until noon Tuesday. That includes Lead,… Read more »

Water to be off in part of Aberdeen today

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. today, water will be off sporadically in the following areas:           Royal Road from 15th Ave SE to 17th Ave SE Water will be on and off during the day while work is being completed. The Public Works Department suggests that… Read more »

Water to be off in part of Aberdeen today

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. today, water will be off sporadically in the following areas:           Royal Road from 15th Ave SE to 17th Ave SE Water will be on and off during the day while work is being completed. The Public Works Department suggests that… Read more »