SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — In its two years of helping needy children in Sioux Falls schools, the Student Success Fund has fulfilled some unusual and unexpected requests. It’s no surprise that low-income children would need clothing, food, and school supplies, but what about alarm clocks? Executive Director of the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Coronavirus close to being pandemic
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) – The Coronavirus is not yet pandemic, but we’re very close says South Dakota State Epidemiologist Josh Clayton. He says more and more cases are breaking out in more and more countries. Still no Coronavirus cases in South Dakota or in the region. Dr. Clayton says if there is a case, that… Read more »
Pierre to host Road to the River half marathon
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Officials with the Oahe Family YMCA in Pierre are planning a half marathon they hope will bring additional people to the Capital City while engaging locals as well. Executive Director of the “Y” Aaron Fable presented the Road to the River half marathon to the Pierre City Commission Tuesday night. The… Read more »
Prices up, values of corn and soybeans down in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Prices were up, but total values of South Dakota’s 2019 corn and soybean crops was down, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. USDA NASS says the value of South Dakota’s 2019 field and miscellaneous crops is forecast to be down 22% from 2018. The state’s… Read more »
Bond vote for new schools in Rapid City comes up short
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — A plan to build new schools in Rapid City and upgrade other facilities was thwarted Tuesday when a light turnout of voters who braved poor road conditions rejected a $189.5 million bond issue. A majority of voters favored the issue but it needed 60 percent approval to pass.… Read more »
Expansion of water treatment plant estimated at $33 million
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – A costly expansion of the city’s water treatment plant is one of multiple recommendations made by a regional engineering company. HR Green this week presented a list of improvements that are needed at the city’s water treatment plant, including the eventual expansion of its treatment capacity in 2026. That comes an… Read more »
Sighting in Las Vegas not missing girl from South Dakota
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Rapid City authorities say a girl that was the focus of Serenity Dennard in a Facebook post was not her. The Facebook post featuring an older man with a young girl who looked similar to the missing girl drew attention. It was taken in the Las Vegas area. Authorities in… Read more »
Bioprocessing facility bill approved in House
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill that would help start up a bioprocessing facility was approved in the South Dakota House Tuesday. Bill sponsor, Representative Dave Anderson of Hudson says it’s just the first step. The facility would be a joint project of South Dakota State University and the School of Mines in Rapid City.… Read more »
Crossover week spells long days for lawmakers
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – This is crossover week for the South Dakota legislature when all bills must pass out of their House of origin or be dead for the year. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says there will be lots of hours between committees and floor debate. Hunhoff says its up to the Speaker of… Read more »
Leaders will continue to work on mental health reform
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Several summer study committees of the South Dakota legislature focused on mental health and needed reforms last year. Despite that, there are no sweeping bills on mental health in this year’s session. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Jim Bolin of Canton says they will continue to work on it. House Majority Leader… Read more »