SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – It looks like we can expect a quiet holiday weather week. Jen Hacker at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says the week will start very mild. Hacker says there isn’t much snow with the system. Hacker says chances for a white Christmas are pretty slim for most of… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Physician says vaccine only way to get ahead of pandemic
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – While it will take time to get through the population, COVID-19 vaccinations are beginning. Dr. David Basel, Vice President of Clinical Quality for Avera Health, says it’s the only way to get ahead of the pandemic. Basel says waiting for natural immunity to spread would be deadly. Basel says it’s… Read more »
CLayton explains new ‘deaths’ tab on state website
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The South Dakota Department of Health has made more updates to the information available on its covid.sd.gov website. State epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says after you click on the “Case Updates” option, you’ll see a “Deaths” tab. He says one data point lists the number of deaths among people with… Read more »
South Dakota Democrats to fill some key offices
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Despite their election losses, Democrats in South Dakota will be able to fill some important offices. Democratic Party Chairman Randy Seiler says the Biden Administration will make appointments next year. Since there are no statewide Democratic office holders, Seiler will coordinate filling those positions with the incoming Administration. Seiler says there… Read more »
Farmers Union members oppose department merger
CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Farmers Union members at their recent convention approved several policy issues. President Doug Sombke says their members overwhelmingly oppose the proposal by the Governor to merge the State Departments of Agriculture and Environment and Natural Resources. He says they’ll be pushing state lawmakers to vote against merging those departments.… Read more »
Regents, university presidents still pushing for needs-based scholarships
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Board of Regents and university presidents have been pushing for the last couple of years for a needs-based scholarship program. USD President Sheila Gestring says they haven’t dropped the idea. Gestring says they are continuing the necessary discussions. Gestring says they want to bring it in front of… Read more »
Trio faces variety of charges following traffic stop in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Men from Pierre, Fort Thompson and Mitchell were arrested and face charges after a traffic stop in Pierre around 8 p.m. Wednesday, (Dec. 16, 2020). Information from the Pierre Police Department says a traffic stop was made in the Dairy Queen parking lot when an officer observed 30-year-old Dillon BigEagle… Read more »
Corps working on master plan for Gavins Point, Lewis & Clark Lake
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Corps of Engineers is asking for public input as part of the update to the master plan for Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Lake. The Corps held a virtual public meeting Tuesday night to begin the process. Zach Montreuil, a Natural Resources Management Specialist with the Corps in… Read more »
Delta Dental Van to be in Aberdeen Jan. 4-8
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Delta Dental Van will be in Aberdeen again Jan. 4 – 8, 2021. Dental Care is provided to children/young adults ages 0-21. This care includes evaluation and treatment. The staff on the Dental Van have added additional safety measures for the van to ensure the safety of you family… Read more »
Presentation College students place earn high places in Stock Market Game
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The 2020 fall session of the South Dakota Stock Market Game concluded its 10-week trading session on Friday, December 11. Teams of student stock market investors receive a hypothetical $100,000 to perform online investing in real-time stocks, bonds and mutual funds. The program’s carefully integrated curriculum lets students experience the… Read more »