PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Study Committee on Sustainable Models for Long Term Care wrapped up it work Wednesday with a final meeting at the State Capitol in Pierre. The group supports establishment of a healthcare workforce coalition. Senator Erin Tobin of Winner says the topic of a healthcare workforce isn’t going away. Representative Chris Karr says… Read more »
News Year: 2023
Village Bowl to host event Saturday to raise awareness on suicide prevention
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Village Bowl is hosting an event called Pins for Prevention to help raise awareness on suicide prevention. Joel Torrence with Aberdeen Out of the Darkness provides a preview. Torrence explains that you can pre-register for this. Torrence talks about some of the prizes that will be given away. AFSP stands for American… Read more »
Rail Board supports Ringneck and Western STC Grant
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota State Railroad Board has agreed to support an application for a Special Transportation Circumstance or S-T-C grant filed by the Ringneck and Western Railroad. The Board heard Ringneck’s and others proposals last week. Board member Scott Lockwood says the Ringneck and Western hauls a lot of product from Lyman County… Read more »
Pheasant opener this weekend. Tips for those bringing hunting dogs
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- South Dakota’s non-resident pheasant opener this weekend will bring plenty of hunters and dogs to South Dakota. The weather should be great for hunters but could add some stress on your hunting pals. Dr. Heather Osnes with the Oahe Vet Clinic in Fort Pierre says with above average temperatures expected dogs need to… Read more »
2nd Annual Summit on the Future of Rural Health Care held in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KMIT)- The 2nd Annual Summit on the Future of Rural Health Care was held Wednesday in Sioux Falls. The daylong event featured discussions on various topics related to rural health care. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, who is Vice Provost for Global Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania and chair of the Department of Medical… Read more »
GPAC Volleyball From WED Night [10/19]
GPAC Dakota Wesleyan 0 – Ady Dwight 18K. Kayleigh Hybertson 32 set ast + 11 digs. Morningside 3 (24, 16, 23) – Dydney Marlow 21K & 19digs. Claire Wilson 15K. Midland 3 (23, 21-25, 18, 20) – Cortlyn Schaefer 13K. Jacki Apel 12K. Hastings 1 – Majesta Valasek 14K. Ilse Benne 10K. Concordia… Read more »
Etix is new ticketing agent for Brown County Fair
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen Insider)- Etix is the new ticketing agent for grandstand entertainment at the Brown County Fair. That was the company recommended by the Brown County Fair Board and Fair Manager Rachael Kippley. County commissioners approved a three-year contract with Etix during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Etix works with the South Dakota, North… Read more »
Another correctional officer attack at South Dakota Men’s Penitentiary
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Kelo)- For the third time in recent months, a corrections officer has been attacked at the South Dakota Men’s Penitentiary. An officer received facial injuries in the latest attack, but so far, the Attorney General’s office hasn’t been called in to investigate. Attacks on corrections officers at the south Dakota men’s Penitentiary will… Read more »
Congressman Johnson frustrated with the Speaker of the House election process
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- He’s frustrated with the process and wants to get down to work. Congressman Dusty Johnson says the decision to dump House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was stupid. He also says the process of selecting McCarthy’s replacement isn’t going well. The House can’t get any work done until a new speaker is elected, and that… Read more »
Senator Thune denounces Hamas’ terrorist attacks on Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Senator John Thune went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to denounce Hamas’ attack on Israel. Thune express concerns about how some Americans have shown support for what Hamas has done. Thune believe the U.S. needs to continue their support for the people of Israel. Thune went after Iran for… Read more »