VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Changes in operations of the Clay County Jail in Vermillion happened quickly following the rejection of a forty one million dollar bond issue by voters this week. Sheriff Andy Howe says the prisoners were moved out of the jail. Howe updated the Clay County Facility Planning Committee Thursday night on their new plans.… Read more »
News Year: 2021
South Dakota enters into the Cooperative Interstate Shipping Agreement
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota has entered into the Cooperative Interstate Shipping Agreement which opens new market opportunities for state producers. Under the CIS some state inspected meat processors now will be able to ship their meat across state lines. South Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Dustin Oedekoven says South Dakota is now the ninth state involved… Read more »
Senator Mike Rounds comments on different issues
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Senator Mike Rounds was a guest on KELO’s The Greg Belfrage Show. Senator Mike Rounds doesn’t think COVID-19 was anything more than an accidental lab leak, but says more steps should have been taken to investigate the claims early on. Senator Mike Rounds explained that China is the biggest threat to the… Read more »
Governor Noem talks about the “Meth, We’re on It” campaign
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The State of South Dakota released the “Meth, We’re on It” campaign in late 2019 to focus attention on the drug problem and help those affected find treatment. The campaign went quickly national and viral. Governor Kristi Noem was asked about that by delegates during her appearance last week at Girls State in… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,026. The state had 11 new cases and 17 recoveries, increasing active infections to 221. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Areas hit hard with drought conditions got rain early Friday morning
AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- While severe drought conditions have eased some across the northern plains, the dry area is expanding. Dennis Todey, head of the USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa says some of the worst hit areas did get some rain. Todey says the overall dry areas have expanded. Todey says it’s a bad time… Read more »
SD legislative committee addressing housing shortage held their 1st meeting Wednesday
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The interim “Workforce Housing Needs in South Dakota” committee held its first meeting in Pierre Wednesday. Committee Chairman, Representative Roger Chase of Huron, opened the meeting by saying there is a housing crunch across the state. Chase says housing issues are slowing economic growth. Chase says he and other real estate agents are… Read more »
Lewis & Clark Regional Water Project seeing increase demand due to the heat
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- One of the larger water projects in the region is feeling the heat as demand rises. Troy Larson, Executive Director of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water Project says they hit record production each day for the last week. Larson says some of the cities they serve are using other water sources too.… Read more »
34-year-old Ashley Peltier charged with murder in the death of James Rice
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The victim of a June 8 stabbing incident in Rapid City – 30 year-old James Rice – has died, and the individual believed responsible has seen charges upgraded to second degree murder. Brendyn Medina, spokesperson for the Rapid City Police Department, said the incident first took place on Surfwood Drive Tuesday evening.… Read more »
Aberdeen Aqua Addicts reflect on the life of Casey Kulm
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday 27-year-old Casey Kulm lost his life following a motorcycle-pickup accident north of Aberdeen. The Show Director of Aqua Addicts Todd Thorson reflected on his time with the team. Thorson talks about Kulm being a member since the age of 7. Kulm was set to marry Jasmine Schinkel in a couple of… Read more »