YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Several parents spoke to the Yankton School Board at their meeting last night, asking them to roll back, or modify the mandatory face mask policy. Stacy Nickels said the board is overstepping its authority. Nickels said she had petitions with seven hundred signatures asking for the changes. Board member Franni Kieffer thanked the… Read more »
News Year: 2021
Mitchell & Huron school boards ends mask mandate
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The mask mandate has ended in the Mitchell School District. The mandate was in effect during the entire 2020-21 school year, was relaxed during the summer, and was re-adopted by the Mitchell School Board at the beginning of the current school year. Mitchell Schools Superintendent Joe Graves recommended the mask requirement come to… Read more »
SD Legislators vote to move the impeachment inquiry of Jason Ravnsborg forward
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday morning, the South Dakota House & Senate agreed to move forward with the impeachment inquiry of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Speaker of the House Spencer Gosch lists the names of the legislators who will serve on the panel looking into the process. Representative Fred Deutsch of Florence voted to go forward… Read more »
House State Affairs Committee met this morning to discuss the Blackbird map
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee this morning debated the legislative map approved by the Senate yesterday. Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre, Chair of the Senate Redistricting Committee, says the new map is called “Blackbird two point oh one A”. Representative Richard Vasgaard of Centerville said he opposes the map because of… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 3 new COVID-19 related deaths
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. The death total currently at 2,270. The state had 871 new cases and 746 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,083. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
SD Legislature to try to determine maps today
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota lawmakers will attempt again today to find an agreement on a new legislative district map. The House and Senate were not able to agree yesterday on a plan both chambers could support. During debate, Senator Lee Schoenbeck of Watertown said members have to stop looking at their own districts. Schoenbeck says… Read more »
SD House to bring up articles of impeachment for Attorney General Ravnsborg Tuesday
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Busy week in Pierre as South Dakota lawmakers will hold a special session Tuesday to consider possible impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says the actual impeachment session is new to everyone. Peterson says once the select committee is approved, the session may recess for… Read more »
Vitalant announce blood shortage in the Black Hills
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Two weeks ago, Vitalant announced a “critical shortage” of blood in the Black Hills. Tori Robbins, communications manager at Vitalant, said while the demand has eased, donors are still needed. Robbins said while all blood-types, platelets and plasma are in-demand, O-type blood remains needed. Robbins, who has been a regular blood donor… Read more »
Avera setting up vaccine clinics against COVID-19
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Avera Sacred Heart Hospital along with the Yankton Medical Clinic will be holding Covid-19 vaccination clinics this week for kids ages five to eleven. Avera Sacred Heart Infection Control Specialist Liz Healy says they have two clinics this week. Healy says it’s a quick, simple process. Healy says they will work to make… Read more »
Freeman School Board looking into possible consolidation with other schools
FREEMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- The Freeman School Board wants to talk to neighboring districts about future cooperation and possible consolidation. Superintendent Jake Tietje says they sent a survey out to every household in their district. Tietje says they have reached out to their neighbors. Tietje says they contacted all their neighboring school districts. Tietje says they aren’t… Read more »