YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board approved the medical cannabis plan at their meeting last week. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says a child’s caregiver will be responsible for administering the drug. The use of medical cannabis was approved by voters last November. Kindle says they have to set their rules within state guidelines. Kindle says they… Read more »
News Year: 2021
SD Public Utilities Commission recommending not to discontinue nonrenewable sources
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- As electric utility companies move to reduce carbon emissions, there remains a need to maintain base load production capacity. South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says renewable sources are fine, but can drop off at times. Nelson says utilities are looking for new technologies to produce electricity. Nelson says regulated utilities… Read more »
More reactions from the Fort Pierre Assistant Fire Chief about the wildfires taking place out west
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Three members of the Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department are back home after spending two weeks helping fight wildfires in Washington state. Chief Justin Jones, assistant chief Tye Odden (odd-en) and firefighter Trey Stroup (stroop) spent most of their time at the Green Ridge Fire, which Odden says is in the north… Read more »
Rapid City Police investigating following a shooting in the city
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – Rapid City Police are currently investigating a shooting that took place near the intersection of North Maple Avenue and Van Buren Street. Police say they were dispatch to the area around 10:00 a.m. this morning after receiving a report of a shooting that had just occurred. Rapid City Police Chief Don… Read more »
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Daily Numbers
STURGIS, S.D.(Press Release)- Here’s the daily figures regarding DUIs, drug arrests, accidents, etc. from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally courtesy from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety through 6am Mountian Time Friday. Item Sturgis Rapid City District District Total Last Year to Date DUI Arrests 85 14 99 117 Misd Drug Arrests 100 28 128… Read more »
Governor Noem accepting applications for Fall and Spring interns
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office fall 2021 and Spring 2022 internship programs. Student interns will work with staff on various projects depending on interests and strengths. Additional duties include aiding the governor’s general counsel, constituent services, and communications team; conducting policy research; preparing policy briefings;… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,052. The state had 139 new cases and 78 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,270. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Aberdeen and Watertown see population, diversity growth according to the 2020 census
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The populations of both Aberdeen and Watertown grew during the 2010s, according data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Community-specific information from the 2020 census showed Aberdeen had a population of 28,495, which is up from 26,091 from 2010. That’s a 9.2% increase. Watertown’s population showed a 5.5% increase, jumping… Read more »
Brown County Fair gets underway next week
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair makes its return next week following a one year hiatus due to COVID-19. Here’s a preview of what to expect. The Grandstand entertainment for the week are the following: Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo Monday & Tuesday at 7pm each night Nitty Gritty Dirt Band & Sara Evans 8pm Wednesday… Read more »
Yankton city manager to leave the option of how the city deals COVID-19 to the city council
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- During the height of the pandemic, the Yankton Health Board met weekly, to watch the numbers and give input and direction to the city commission. Despite a rise in Delta variant infection numbers, City Manager Amy Leon says there are no plans to restart those meetings. Leon says circumstances have changed since the… Read more »