PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Starting today drivers in South Dakota won’t be able to use mobile electronic devices, including cell phones, for texting or other non-calling purposes while they drive. Highway Patrol Major Jason Husby says the new law expands on what is prohibited. Husby says there are some smart device uses that are still… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Federal funding has major impact on South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota’s economy did not suffer as much as many other states during the pandemic induced recession. Jeff Mehlhaff, senior fiscal analyst for the Legislative Research Council says the state got millions of federal dollars over the past few months. Mehlhaff says ag producers also got federal payments. Mehlhaff says not… Read more »
Brookings officials looking at options for school this fall
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – Brookings School officials are trying to figure out what the start of school will look like in August. Superintendent Klint Willert says they still don’t know. He says CDC guidelines are extremely limiting and that’s something they’ve discussed with legal counsel. He says they’re also awaiting guidelines from the State Department… Read more »
Health experts worry Mount Rushmore fireworks could cause coronavirus spike
Fireworks above Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3, 2008. Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marc I. Lane SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Lisa Kaczke, Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – Health experts are concerned a crowd of 7,500 gathering without social distancing and masks at the Mount Rushmore fireworks display could cause a… Read more »
Vermillion woman identified in fatal crash in Yankton
YANKTON, S.D. (Press Release) – A 35-year-old Vermillion, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Monday night, June 22, in Yankton. The Yankton County Sheriff’s Office was pursuing a 2006 Chrysler Sebring that had been reported stolen. The Yankton Police Department also tried to stop the… Read more »
Former senator speaks out against fireworks at Mount Rushmore
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — A former Rapid City state senator says the danger to the forest, and the danger to lives, don’t justify Friday night’s fireworks at Mount Rushmore. Stan Adelstein (ad-ul-steen) of District 32 says Governor Kristi Noem’s act of inviting Donald Trump to Mount Rushmore Friday will be meaningful, if Trump actually… Read more »
Avera eCARE receives funding to enhance telehealth during pandemic
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera eCARE® has received $803,588 in federal funding to enhance telehealth support for up to 60 hospitals, many in rural locations, as they deal with challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Avera eCARE is the first site in South Dakota to receive these funds. Funds awarded by the Federal Communications… Read more »
Current statewide COVID hospitalizations drops by eight
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota reported 48 new COVID-19 cases and 54 new recoveries in numbers released by the Department of Health today. That drops the state’s number of active cases to 801 (it was 773 a week ago). South Dakota has had 6,764 confirmed cases of the virus, 73,324 negative tests, and 5,872… Read more »
Changes to State’s Move Over Law happen July 1
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – New provisions in the state’s Move Over law take effect July 1. Senate Bill 164 was passed by the 2020 state Legislature. The new provisions include: *** The minimum fine for a violation for the move over law increases from $122.50 to $270; *** If a driver fails to move… Read more »
City to spray for mosquitoes Wednesday night
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 1 between the hours of 9 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. with a backup date Thursday, July 2 between 9 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. depending on the weather. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at… Read more »