MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- When the one point two trillion dollar infrastructure bill was up for a vote in the Senate, South Dakota Senator John Thune voted no. Thune says the bill is just too expensive. Thune says the state is still sitting on hundreds of millions of federal dollars that could be redirected. Thune says he… Read more »
News Year: 2021
Hospitals seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Hospitals are starting to see an increase in Covid-19 related admissions. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, and Avera Queen of Peace in Mitchell, says they are starting to see those numbers pick up. Ekeren says vaccinations can help keep those hospital numbers under control. Ekeren says people getting… Read more »
Joint Committee on Appropriations to meet today in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The interim Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature meets again today in Pierre. Their agenda includes updates on diversity offices on state university campuses, civics and history program funding and activation and funding of the National Guard for emergencies. Co-Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says policy and not just… Read more »
Frost may come early in South Dakota
AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Continued drought and heat now could be a contributing factor to an early frost. Dennis Todey, with the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says dry air and soil leads to a quicker cool off at night. Todey says early dry down of crops could also contribute to the frost risk. Normal frost… Read more »
Corn & soybeans crops down in South Dakota
WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- Monday’s USDA National Ag Statistics Service crop progress report has South Dakota on some Top 3 lists– but they’re not good lists to be on. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippy says South Dakota is one of the states where the corn crop conditions are among the lowest in the country. Unfortunately, Rippy says soybeans in South Dakota aren’t in any better shape.
SD Board of Education Standards continues to work on civics & history curriculum
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Education Standards is working through revisions to civics and history curriculum for K through 12 schools. Vermillion Superintendent Damon Alvey says each district can use those standards as a guideline. Alvey says they can mix and match with the state standards. Alvey says they open all their curriculum… Read more »
Fire danger very high in the Black Hills
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Much of West River is in “extreme” fire danger today, while a rating of “very high” extends into the Black Hills and Central South Dakota. Tessa Jaeger, public information officer for the Rapid City Fire Department said triple digit temperatures have a red flag warning in effect. Jaeger said a pair of… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 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 2,055. The state had 392 new cases and 109 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,639. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Aquatic Center closes this Sunday for the season
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will conclude its open swim season on Sunday, August 22 at 5:00 p.m. From 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on August 22, the Aquatic Center will be going to the dogs and dog owners are invited to bring their pets to the pool. Adult supervision is required for all… Read more »
Midwest economy continues to show signs of growth, inflation likely to come
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to show solid growth, there are some signs that need attention. Ernie Goss, an economist at Creighton University in Omaha, says some interest rate hikes could be coming. Goss says inflation is the biggest looming threat. Goss says the region should continue… Read more »