YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The City of Yankton and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have been involved in discussions over a new area flood map for the last couple of years. City Economic and Development Director Dave Mingo says they are getting close to the public process. Mingo says they have had several rounds of talks. Mingo… Read more »
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Funding set for the rest of the year for the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System has their funding in place for the rest of the year. Executive Director Troy Larson says they got a significant boost. Larson says this funding level will get water to all their members quickly. Larson says they have construction plans ready to go. The system provides… Read more »
Drought conditions to impact Missouri River reservoirs
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Ongoing drought conditions continue to have an effect on the Missouri River reservoirs. Mike Swenson with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says system releases will stay stable for the next few weeks. Swenson says they have plenty of room for any spring runoff. Swenson says the low levels will change the downstream… Read more »
Yankton School Board update their drug overdose policy
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board approved updates to its drug overdose policy and the use of Narcan at their meeting this week. Director of Student Services Jerome Klimisch says their school resource officers had concerns. Klimisch says they dangerous drugs are in the community. Klimisch says they will have staff trained in the use… Read more »
SB129 passes the Senate
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Senate has passed a bill that would give added protection to school employees if they are assaulted in the performance of their duties. Senator Jim Stalzter says Senate Bill 129 would give teachers and other school officials the same standing as first responders. Senator Tom Pischke says the bill as… Read more »
SB40 passes the South Dakota Senate
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate on Wednesday debate SB40 that would revise the process for nominating candidates for statewide offices. The prime sponsor of the bill is Senator David Johnson of Rapid City & he talks what the bill does. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls offered an amendment to the bill. The amendment… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 14 new COVID-19 related deaths(1 in Brown County)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 14 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 3,167. The state had 983 new cases and 842 recoveries, increasing active infections to 757. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
SB185 passes the Senate Ag and Natural Resources Committtee
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate Ag and Natural Resources Committee debated a bill to set up the “Committee on Foreign Investment in the United State – South Dakota” to monitor the sale of ag land to foreign investors. Senator Erin Tobin of Winner is the sponsor. National Guard Adjutant General Jeffrey Marlette said it’s… Read more »
SB125 deferred to the 41st day
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A Senate committee Wednesday kills a bill restricting mandatory childhood COVID-19 vaccines. It also would have stripped much of the state Department of Health’s authority regarding all mandatory childhood immunizations in public schools. After about an hour of testimony and committee consideration, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee killed SB… Read more »
Representative Julie Auch thoughts on the various tax repeals
LESTERVILLE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators will have a variety of possible tax cuts to choose from. There are bills to cut the sales tax on groceries, a couple to cut the general sales tax, and at least one to give property tax credits. District 18 Representative Julie Auch of Lesterville says she hasn’t made up… Read more »