SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota is moving on to vaccinating its next group of people for the coronavirus _ those 80 years of age and older and those in congregate living setting. The start Department of Health says the vaccinations beginning next week of the 1D subgroup start with those 80 or older… Read more »
News Year: 2021
Presentation College kicks off new semester today
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Presentation College begins its spring semester today. Stacy Bauer, Executive Assistant to the President, talked about having students back on campus. She said that classes will take place on campus, with online learning available for those who may be in quarantine. The Wein Gallery currently features a historical look at PC… Read more »
While COVID totals drop, numbers remain significant
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – While overall COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continue to drop in South Dakota, state Epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says there are still significant numbers. Clayton says they also are watching for any signs of a Covid variant, or mutation. Clayton says people need to continue wearing masks and social distancing while the… Read more »
Rounds shares thoughts on Trump impeachment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The US House has voted to impeach President Trump for a second time, charging him with inciting the mob that over ran the US Capitol building last week. The trial would be before the Senate. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the Senate won’t be back in Washington until next week.… Read more »
Supreme Court Chief Justice Jensen gives inaugural State of Judiciary address
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen gave his inaugural State of the Judiciary address to a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature Wednesday. Jensen replaced Chief Justice David Gilbertson and started his address recognizing the time Gilbertson spent on the Supreme Court. Jensen asked lawmakers to consider much… Read more »
Camp near Rapid City provides shelter for the homeless
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Just outside Rapid City stands Camp Mniluzahan, (Mini-lou-za-han) a tent community for people experiencing homelessness, which has allowed media in for the first time. Though the winter has been pretty forgiving for the homeless in West River this year, the threat of dangerous weather event remains. James Pipe On Head,… Read more »
Officials haven’t seen COVID surge from holidays
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Health care professionals are watching COVID-19 infection numbers decrease with caution. Dr. David Basel, with Avera Health in Sioux Falls, says they haven’t seen a surge from the holidays. Basel says vaccinations of their employees have been going rapidly. Basel says the next round of immunizations will take some time.… Read more »
Economy still expanding, but pace is slowing
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – While the economy in the nine state Mid America region is still expanding, the rate is slowing. Ernie Goss, an economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, says he expects steps will be taken to keep the economy growing. Goss says reactions to the spread of the pandemic will have an… Read more »
Pardy promoted to brigadier general in SD National Guard
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Press Release) – Patrick Pardy of Howard was promoted to the rank of brigadier general in the South Dakota Army National Guard during a ceremony at Camp Rapid, Jan. 9. Pardy will serve as the land component commander for Joint Force Headquarters in Rapid City. “Being promoted to brigadier general is the… Read more »
Safety measures provide new look to legislature
Pastor Craig Wexler of Pierre offers a prayer before the start of Tuesdays joint session of the State Legislature. PIERRE, S.D. (Lifewrx.com) – Layers of plexiglass and multiple teleprompter screens gave Tuesday’s ‘State of the State’ speech a ‘house of mirrors’ effect for many watching, particularly members on the floor. Glass COVID barriers have been… Read more »