PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) – The first vaping-related illnesses have been confirmed in South Dakota – two of them in young adults, both East River. State Epidemilogoist Joshua Clayton says they follow the national pattern. Clayton says the sickness looks like something else at first.
News Year: 2019
Northrup appointed as judge for Sixth Judicial Circuit
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today appointed Margo Northrup to serve as judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. “Margo is honest, empathetic, and trustworthy,” said Noem. “Her commitment to justice will equip her well to serve the people of the Sixth Circuit. I am confident she will be an excellent judge.” “Serving… Read more »
Sioux Falls man identified in fatal crash east of Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, S.D. (Press Release) – A Sioux Falls man has been identified as the person who died Friday morning in a tractor-van crash east of Alexandria. A Case Versatile 305 tractor, which was pulling a hose trailer used for waste handling work, was westbound on Interstate 90. The vehicle was rear-ended by a westbound 2001… Read more »
Man found on Mitchell railroad tracks identified
MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – Authorities have identified the man whose body was found on the railroad tracks below a Mitchell viaduct last week. 57-year old Leon Titze’s body was found on Friday at around 9 a.m. Results of an autopsy show that Titze died from injuries that resulted from falling from the top of the… Read more »
Regulators say airport did not cause sewage contamination
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — State regulators say Rapid City Regional Airport did not cause contamination when it dumped sewage on its property last month. The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources says tests of the airport’s septic lagoon found that its contents would have been safe to spread on land had airport… Read more »
Work on new city slogan and logo put on hold
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Creation of a new slogan and logo for Aberdeen has been put on hold after debate about whether or not Mayor Travis Schaunaman’s company (Production Monkeys) should be allowed to submit an idea. The potential conflict of interest discussion came up at a recent city council meeting. Gail Ochs, President of… Read more »
Growing signals of a slowing economy
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – Economists are watching carefully for any signs of an impending recession. Ernie Goss, of Creighton University in Omaha, says there are growing signals of a slowing economy. Goss says growth is slowing at the national and regional level. Goss says there are some trade issues that could further tip the scale… Read more »
Ribbon-cutting held for Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Lab
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Lab at South Dakota State University on Friday. The new facility protects food safety and supports research, diagnostics and studies with respect to animal diseases in the state and region. Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden says as a… Read more »
Democratic Party plans to work through financial issues
HARTFORD, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Democratic Party is struggling to regain its financial footing following an audit by the Federal Election Commission that found misspent money and incomplete records. The party closed offices in Sioux Falls and Rapid City to cut expenses. Party Chair, Paula Hawks of Hartford, says they plan to work… Read more »
FEMA officials continue to work in South Dakota
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Damage assessments from the March storms and flooding are continuing across South Dakota. Brian Hvinden with the Federal Emergency Management Agency says their people are out working with cities and counties. Hvinden says they are looking for lots of damage related documentation. Hvinden says there are a lot of factors that… Read more »