RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- After a drought-burdened season for South Dakota cattle producers, beef imports from Brazil are now receiving a second look. The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association has called for Brazilian imports to be ceased temporarily. SDSGA executive director James Halverson, who supports the call, said this orbits a small number of livestock illness cases.… Read more »
News Year: 2022
District 24 legislators weigh in on the 6% raise for education, health care workers, & state employees
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- In her budget address last month South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem proposed a 6% funding increase for the state’s “big three”– education, health care providers and state employees. Heading into this year’s legislative session which begins Tuesday, District 24 legislators are optimistic that the proposed increase will pass. Representative Will Mortenson says with… Read more »
Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton talks about his plans for the legislative session
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Legislators are rapidly filing bills ahead of the start of the South Dakota legislative session starting Tuesday. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says he has one bill in mind that came out of his work on the committee investigating the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Cwach says another area he is… Read more »
Presentation College release their COVID-19 guidelines for the spring semester
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- We are looking forward to having you back on campus for the spring semester. This is a critical time for us to make the transition back into campus life carefully, given how faculty, staff, and students are reassembling from around the globe during a dramatic new surge in COVID cases. In fact,… 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 increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,522. The state had 1,944 new cases and 370 recoveries, increasing active infections to 15,927. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Stats showing more people moving to South Dakota
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Numbers released by U-Haul and United Van Lines show South Dakota as a top move in destination. U-Haul had a thirty percent increase to the state last year, while United had the state ranked as number two for inbound moves. Yankton real estate agent Mason Schramm says he saw that as well with… Read more »
South Dakota Highway Patrol recap the 2021 year
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the official numbers won’t be finalized for a couple of months, South Dakota Highway Patrol Colonel Rick Miller says the state saw a rise in traffic fatalities last year over 2020. Miller says despite the rise, there is some encouraging news in the report. Miller says they are expanding their highway safety… Read more »
Avera provides understanding of the latest CDC guidelines
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Centers for Disease Control have changed the rules for those possibly exposed to Covid-19 and what their reaction should be. Liz Healy, infection control specialist with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says there are steps to follow. Healy says after five days, most people can resume some normal activities. Healy says… Read more »
Walworth County commissioner questions the validity of another commissioner
MOBRIDGE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The first regular Walworth County Commission meeting of the new year began on a contentious note Thursday as Commissioner Kevin Holgard maintained his stance that newly appointed District 5 Commissioner Justin Jungwirth cannot represent District 5 because he does not reside in the district. Holgard said he got information from the Secretary of… Read more »
Senator Mike Rounds reflects on the one year anniversary of the Capitol Riots
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds to day spoke with ABCNews today talking about the events that occured one year ago today. Rounds talks about what was happening once the riots began inside the Capitol Building. Rounds saids this is something that never happen again. Rounds explains why he certified the election results that day. Rounds… Read more »