PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,320. The state had 571 new cases and 439 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,080. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
News Year: 2021
Safety tips to apply for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Thanksgiving is upon us, and while turkey and gravy is on most of our minds, Tessa Jaeger, public information officer for the Rapid City Fire Department reminds home cooks to stay focused in the kitchen. Jaeger said that includes the turkey deep fryers. With December right around the corner though, Jaeger said… Read more »
Congressman Johnson visit Watertown Tuesday
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Representative Dusty Johnson was in Watertown Tuesday and one stop was the Human Service Agency. KXLG caught Representative Johnson after the tour and asked what brought him to Watertown. Dusty shared his thought on behavioral health and how to fund solutions. Dusty feels AG producers are not being treated fairly. No updates on… Read more »
SD Supreme Court ruled Amendment A unconstitutional
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- The South Dakota Supreme Court has issued the decision in Thom, Miller v. Barnett and In re Election Contest as to Amendment A. In a four–to–one decision, the Court held that Amendment A, as submitted to the voters in the November 2020 general election, violated the single subject requirement in the South… Read more »
SD PUC allow extension fo the North Bend wind project
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has approved an extension of the deadline connected to a procedural schedule for the North Bend Wind project proposed for an area straddling the Hughes/Hyde County line. Attorney for North Bend Brett Koenecke says North Bend is still working with Hughes County officials on a various permits and agreements.… Read more »
Annual reports show South Dakota has high marks on their state highways
An annual report on the condition of state highways gives South Dakota fairly high marks. Baruch Feigenbaum is the author of the report from the Reason Foundation and says the state is in the top ten overall. Feigenbaum says some of the results reflect the low density population. Feigenbaum says there are some outstanding results.… Read more »
SD Dept of Health looking to improve EMS services
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Health wants to find help for local emergency and ambulance services. Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon told the Covid Liaison Committee that many of those services are struggling. Katelin Thomas, head of the Office of Rural Health, would put money toward equipment for ambulances. Malsam-Rysdon says they also want… Read more »
Rapid City Fire Department welcoming new graduates
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A class of 18 new firefighters have graduated and joined the Rapid City Fire Department, an addition Tessa Jaeger said has already made a major difference on the floors. Making an instant impact, Jaeger said the RCFD can finally ease off 48-hour shifts. Jaeger said the new crews match quality with quantity.… Read more »
Senator Thune still deciding whether to seek 4th term as US Senator
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune’s third term expires next year and so far, he hasn’t announced if he will run for a fourth. He says that decision is coming. Thune says he is considering a number of factors. Thune says he isn’t worried about how the politics line up for next year. There… Read more »
Aberdeen Fire Rescue responds to electrical fire at Roncalli High School
ABERDEEN, S.D. – On November 23, 2021 at 0943 hours, Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to an electrical fire at Roncalli High School (1400 N. Dakota St). When crews arrived on scene, there was light smoke coming from the area of the main power supply into the main campus on the north side of structure. Staff… Read more »