An initiative to put the question of Medicaid expansion in South Dakota on the ballot will soon move to actively gathering signatures. Pam Cole, with the group “Dakotans for Health” says too many people are using emergency rooms as their only health care option. Cole says better health care options could improve the states workforce.… Read more »
News Year: 2021
US Army Corps of Engineers predict lower runoff of the Missouri River
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Current indications are that runoff into the Missouri River system will be much below normal. Kevin Grode with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha has the latest predictions. Grode says they look at many elements to make up their forecast. Grode says snow is pretty much gone across the plains. The Corps is… Read more »
SD Joint Legislative Procedure Committee propose main run of legislature run 38 days in 2022
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Legislative Procedure Committee of the South Dakota legislature has proposed a thirty-eight-day session for 2022. The committee looked at 38, 39- and 40-day possibilities for next year. Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp proposed a session with mostly four day weeks. Senator Lee Schoenbeck says he talked to many members about their… Read more »
March 10, 2021 marks one anniversary of first case of COVID-19 in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Today marks one year since the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in South Dakota. Tomorrow marks one year since the World Health Organization characterized COVID-19 as a global pandemic. Dr. Mikel Holland is the President and Chief Medical Officer for Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre. He says the one year mark… Read more »
SD House rejected Senate version of medical marijuana proposol
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The House today rejected a Senate version of HB1100, the Medical Marijuana bill. Republican members of the House convened in a closed door caucus meeting for almost two hours before returning to the floor just before noon toda The House briefly debated concurring with the Senate version of the bill but ultimately rejected… Read more »
President Biden believes there will be enough COVID-19 vaccines for Americans by May
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Biden Administration has said there will be enough vaccine doses for all eligible Americans by end of May. South Dakota State Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says they hope there is a follow through. Malsam-Rysdon says they could see vaccination clinics ramp up quickly. The South Dakota Department of Health says the… Read more »
Northern State will keep Gypsy Days name for homecoming
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Upon further review, Northern State University will not pursue changing the name of Gypsy Days. After hearing from a substantial number of stakeholders, the university has elected to withdraw its plans to rename the homecoming celebration. The university was not looking to address this in the middle of a pandemic, but due… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported in 3 new COVID-19 related deaths, no briefing scheduled for today
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,904. The state had 210 new cases and 189 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,114. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
Yapatorium celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
YAPA ST. PATRICK’S DAY CHARADE ABERDEEN, S,D.(Press Release)- Celebrate the day St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland with the YAPAtorium. Bring all your green gear and St. Patty’s Day accessories for our None More Green Contest! Take a moment to refresh yourself at our Green Snacks Only table. Enjoy some of the good… Read more »
Napa to Platte rail line on verge of disappearing
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the sale of the state-owned MRC rail line from Mitchell to Rapid City will increase service and development, most of another state-owned line may soon disappear. Interim Transportation Department Secretary Joel Jundt says the Napa to Platte line is moving toward salvage. Jundt says much of that line would revert to rail… Read more »