May 19, 2020

RAPID CITY, S.D. -The Great Plains Tribal Health Board reports 31 patients of the Oyate Health Center have now tested positive for COVID-19. That is nearly double last week’s 16 cases. Brandon Ecoffey, chairman of the board, says their first positive test was confirmed on May 3rd. He says they have enough testing supplies for […]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Gov. Kristi Noem said Tuesday that South Dakota is seeing “fantastic” trends in the projected rates of coronavirus in the state. While Noem said she hates to see new hospitalizations or deaths from COVID-19, she told reporters in her daily briefing, “We do know we’re far below what our projections are, […]

PIERRE, S.D. – The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Pennington County increased by 16 in the latest report from the South Dakota Department of Health. Pennington County now has 74 total cumulative cases and 57 active cases. The health department also reported a death related to COVID-19 in Pennington County – believed to […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Police Department has recently learned that one of its officers has tested positive for COVID-19. The RCPD learned of the positive test result late Monday afternoon. When the officer first began developing symptoms, he immediately informed his supervisor. In accordance with CDC guidelines, the officer has not returned […]