SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Sioux Falls man accused of spanking a child with a soup spoon has been indicted on child abuse charges. The Argus Leader reports the 36-year-old man is charged with abuse or cruelty to a minor, a felony. An affidavit in support of a search warrant shows that an 8-year-old… Read more »
News Year: 2019
Nelson to retire from Senate next month
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — State Sen. Stace Nelson says he plans to step down next month following what he describes as the most frustrating year of his service in the Legislature. The Fulton Republican says he’s retiring Dec. 10 due to his health and his desire to spend more time with his family. Nelson, an… Read more »
South Dakota close to first solar energy development
PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) – South Dakota is on the cusp of seeing its first solar energy development. Public Utilities Commissioner Chris Nelson says a decision could come before the end of the year on whether to issue a permit for a 110 megawatt solar farm in Oglala Lakota County, and there could be more development… Read more »
Johnson says continuing resolutions are bad habit
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – While much of the attention in Congress is focused on the House impeachment hearings, some important functions of government need to continue. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the funding for the federal government runs out this week. Johnson says it’s hard for some to focus on more than one issue… Read more »
Regional Health to become Monument Health
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Regional Health announced last Thursday they are changing their name and becoming part of the Mayo Clinic Network. According to a news release, Regional Health will become Monument Health, effective January 2020, and will remain independent. The release says it will become “part of a select group of health systems… Read more »
Ag Appreciation Banquet Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Ag Appreciation Banquet is set for Friday, Nov, 22 at the Dakota Event Center. Social begins at 5:30 p.m., with a dinner and program at 6:30 p.m., followed by entertainment around 7:30 p.m. The event is put on by the Chamber’s Ag Committee. Lisa… Read more »
Special education study committee ready to make recommendations
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – An interim South Dakota legislative committee studying special education is ready to turn over some recommendations to the Executive Board. Committee Vice Chair, Senator Jim Bolin of Canton outlined some of the areas of agreement. Representative Ray Ring of Vermillion says more money will be needed to address the issue. Committee… Read more »
Avera Health named Level 10 wired organization
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Avera Health was named a “Level 10” wired organization by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives or CHIME. The group recognizes health care organizations for the adoption and use of technology for patient safety and medical outcomes. Andrew Burchett is Chief Medical Information officer at Avera Health. Burchett says… Read more »
Confined animal feeding operations topic of Yankton commission meeting
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton County Commission held a special meeting Friday to discuss a moratorium on confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs). On the advice of States Attorney Rob Klimisch, the commission took no action on the moratorium. Commission Chairman Dan Klimisch says they had indications that the county zoning ordinance would be challenged.… Read more »
Man identified in fatal crash north of White
WHITE, S.D. (Press Release) – A White, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash north of White. A 2001 Chevrolet Malibu was southbound on 478th Avenue when the vehicle left the roadway and eventually hit a tree. Sean Blom, who was the 18-year-old driver, was pronounced… Read more »