PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislative session got underway officially with Governor Kristi Noem’s State of the State speech. She highlighted her policy and spending priorities. Senate Minority Leader Troy Heinert of Mission says the states finances are in good shape. Heinert says he was disappointed the Governor didn’t talk about Covid-19. Heinert says he… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The City of Yankton is experiencing some staff shortages due to a variety of issues. City Manager Amy Leon updated the city commission at their meeting Monday night. Leon says they have some job openings coming up. Leon is asking citizens to be patient if they need city services. Leon says they are… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced she will propose a bill to block “action civics” from being taught in public schools. That joins other policy proposals from history to gender definitions. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says like a number of proposals, they will wait to see what comes through the legislature. Kindle… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Students are back on campuses across the state as the spring semester started this week in the midst of another Covid-19 infection surge. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says they are offering free testing among their health services. Gestring says the campus is under a voluntary mask policy. Gestring says they… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem delivered her State of the State Address.  The theme of address talked about things in the Declaration of Independence:  Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness. Governor Noem first talked about the state being in great shape heading into this year. Governor Noem talks about how… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no 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 2,528. The state had 4,110 new cases and 854 recoveries, increasing active infections to 20,475. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A review of new anti-bullying policies by the Yankton School Board turned into a public attack on the districts face mask policy. Several speakers asked the board to drop the policy due to the harm they said it’s doing to students. School Board President Dr. Jill Sternquist says they review the policy constantly.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota lawmakers will have to get off to a quick start with all the issues in front of them. Veteran Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says marijuana legislation will take considerable time. There are at least thirty eight bills on file dealing with marijuana in some form. Bolin says the impeachment process… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Human Services has programs available to help those caring for a disabled or aging relatives. Yvette Thomas, head of Long Term Services says while the funding is there for respite (rest-pit) care, the people often aren’t. Thomas says they are expanding the available resources to those interested in… Read more »