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RAPID CITY, S.D. – To assure patients have safe access to health care, Monument Health has announced changes to visitor policies, COVID-19 test collection and other steps to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. “As the virus continues to spread in other parts of the country, we need to be vigilant in protecting our […]
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says testing has confirmed three more positive cases of COVID-19 today — all three cases are in Beadle County. Testing of nearly 400 samples resumed today after being delayed due to the lack of supplies. The state halted testing after running low on the enzymes and reagents […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police are looking for two male suspects wanted in connection with an armed casino robbery. RCPD officers were called to the Market Square Casino on East St. Patrick Street for a report of a robbery around 11:40 p.m Wednesday night. Casino employees informed the officers that two unknown males […]
WASHINGTON—U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today announced a number of steps he is taking to address the ongoing cattle market crisis, which has been magnified during the recent outbreak of COVID-19 and could lead to producer bankruptcies. “In recent years, cattle producers have suffered from an undervalued product and low market prices—despite a consistent and […]
PIERRE – With school cancelled for two weeks in South Dakota and other social distancing techniques being strongly recommended for the foreseeable future, children might feel anxious, isolated and depressed. The Department of Social Services (DSS) has resources available to help kids and adults alike deal with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. “With so […]
SPEARFISH, S.D. – If you are feeling more anxiety than normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you are not alone. Dr. Emilia Flint, associate professor of psychology at Black Hills State University, has several tips to help us cultivate calm in our lives. “Familiarity is so comfortable, which is why many of us are feeling […]
STURGIS, SD – Meade School District employees will be paid during closings due to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to Superintendent Jeff Simmons. “We are in session,” he says. “Teachers, administration and hourly people are doing their jobs and taking care of responsibilities.” Educational needs are being met through on line curriculums and packets. “Teachers are […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Another day of no changes in coronavirus numbers in South Dakota. That’s due to a delay in testing because of a lack of necessary supplies. The COVID-19 count remains at eleven. Noem says they will resume testing today. “Now that we have reagents and enzymes back into our public health lab today, […]
HURON, SD – As livestock markets continue to plummet, related businesses and trade organizations are calling on lawmakers for immediate action. After last week (March 13th) saw a dramatic drop in cattle prices at Ft. Pierre Livestock Market, South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke called on the state’s governor and federal congressmen to investigate […]
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – State courts suspended all but the most pressing in-person proceedings Wednesday as COVID-19 spreads in Wyoming, reaching 16 cases statewide. The state Supreme Court order for circuit and district courts as well as the high court is in effect until April 10. Gov. Mark Gordon is overriding his own previous remarks and […]
Timothy Boren, age 81 of Belle Fourche, went home to heaven on Saturday April 27, 2024 at his […]
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