News Year: 2021

State epidemiologist updates the public on COVID-19

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota is about in the middle when it comes to the rate of coronavirus cases in the region. State epidemiologist Josh Clayton. Clayton says it is possible that children 5 to 11 could be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine by Halloween. However, he says there are still a number of steps.… Read more »

State epidemiologist updates the public on COVID-19

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota is about in the middle when it comes to the rate of coronavirus cases in the region. State epidemiologist Josh Clayton. Clayton says it is possible that children 5 to 11 could be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine by Halloween. However, he says there are still a number of steps.… Read more »

Freeman schools saw increase in attendance

FREEMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- The Freeman public school district got some good news when they counted heads this fall. Their enrollment is now at three hundred seventy four, up from three hundred fifty three at the start of last year. Superintendent Jake Tietje says it was a nice surprise. Tietje says the increase is mostly in the… Read more »

Freeman schools saw increase in attendance

FREEMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- The Freeman public school district got some good news when they counted heads this fall. Their enrollment is now at three hundred seventy four, up from three hundred fifty three at the start of last year. Superintendent Jake Tietje says it was a nice surprise. Tietje says the increase is mostly in the… Read more »

Clean up continue following fire at Vermillion High School

The clean up is continuing at Vermillion High School following a fire last week. Superintendent Damon Alvey says the worst damage was contained to one small area. Alvey says the storage closet was designed to limit damage in case of a fire. Alvey says students have been out of the building since the fire. Alvey… Read more »

Clean up continue following fire at Vermillion High School

The clean up is continuing at Vermillion High School following a fire last week. Superintendent Damon Alvey says the worst damage was contained to one small area. Alvey says the storage closet was designed to limit damage in case of a fire. Alvey says students have been out of the building since the fire. Alvey… Read more »

Yankton County Commission working on rules for cannabis

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission continued the progress on adopting medical cannabis rules and regulations. They held the second reading of the zoning ordinance dealing with medical cannabis establishments and first reading of the medical cannabis licensing ordinance. Ned Horsted, executive director of the Cannabis Industry Association of South Dakota, told the board the… Read more »

Yankton County Commission working on rules for cannabis

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission continued the progress on adopting medical cannabis rules and regulations. They held the second reading of the zoning ordinance dealing with medical cannabis establishments and first reading of the medical cannabis licensing ordinance. Ned Horsted, executive director of the Cannabis Industry Association of South Dakota, told the board the… Read more »

DSS doing a review of the Human Services Center in Yankton

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A strategic review of the operations of the Human Services Center in Yankton is underway with the help of an outside consulting group. Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill says all of health care is dealing with rapid changes. Gill says a group from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education is… Read more »

DSS doing a review of the Human Services Center in Yankton

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A strategic review of the operations of the Human Services Center in Yankton is underway with the help of an outside consulting group. Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill says all of health care is dealing with rapid changes. Gill says a group from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education is… Read more »

Senator Hunhoff & Greenfield talks about the procedure to do impeachments

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A petition is circulating among South Dakota legislators asking them to sign on to a special session to consider possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says the House would debate any charges. Hunhoff says they don’t have the time during the regular session for an impeachment trial.… Read more »

Senator Hunhoff & Greenfield talks about the procedure to do impeachments

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A petition is circulating among South Dakota legislators asking them to sign on to a special session to consider possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says the House would debate any charges. Hunhoff says they don’t have the time during the regular session for an impeachment trial.… Read more »

Hand County Sheriff Department look out for vehicle stealing packages in St. Lawrence

MILLER, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Hand County Sheriff’s Office is asking people in the Miller area and beyond to be on the lookout for a vehicle used in an attempt to steal packages from at least one residence in the town of St. Lawrence. Sheriff Shane Croeni (krone-ee) says it’s a large, white moving style van with… Read more »

Hand County Sheriff Department look out for vehicle stealing packages in St. Lawrence

MILLER, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Hand County Sheriff’s Office is asking people in the Miller area and beyond to be on the lookout for a vehicle used in an attempt to steal packages from at least one residence in the town of St. Lawrence. Sheriff Shane Croeni (krone-ee) says it’s a large, white moving style van with… Read more »

Senator Rounds expects Afghanistan will remain in the headlines

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- In the aftermath of a recent disastrous drone strike which killed ten Afghan civilians, South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds said to expect Afghanistan to stay in the headlines. Rounds said he believes the decision to call the drone strike came as a result of political pressures. Despite the bungled strike, Rounds said… Read more »

Senator Rounds expects Afghanistan will remain in the headlines

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- In the aftermath of a recent disastrous drone strike which killed ten Afghan civilians, South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds said to expect Afghanistan to stay in the headlines. Rounds said he believes the decision to call the drone strike came as a result of political pressures. Despite the bungled strike, Rounds said… Read more »

Dacotah Prairie Museum’ annual Harvest Stroll coming up on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- This Saturday, the Dacotah Prairie Museum will be hosting their annual Harvest Stroll from 11am to 3pm. Take a stroll downtown and experience the best of South Dakota’s fall activities in the autumn sunshine.  In case of inclement weather, the event will move indoors. Booths will be set up outside the museum… Read more »

Dacotah Prairie Museum’ annual Harvest Stroll coming up on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- This Saturday, the Dacotah Prairie Museum will be hosting their annual Harvest Stroll from 11am to 3pm. Take a stroll downtown and experience the best of South Dakota’s fall activities in the autumn sunshine.  In case of inclement weather, the event will move indoors. Booths will be set up outside the museum… Read more »

SD Redistricting Committee meeting canceled Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The South Dakota Redistrcting Committee scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled. District 3 Representative Drew Dennert texted me the reason why. “More time for Sioux Falls and Rapid City subcommittees to consider proposals.” The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, September 30th.  The committee hopes to have maps ready to go for the public… Read more »

SD Redistricting Committee meeting canceled Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The South Dakota Redistrcting Committee scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled. District 3 Representative Drew Dennert texted me the reason why. “More time for Sioux Falls and Rapid City subcommittees to consider proposals.” The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, September 30th.  The committee hopes to have maps ready to go for the public… Read more »