ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Tetiana Althoff was on the phone with family members when she heard the sirens. It was 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 24 in west-central Ukraine where her family lives. Russia had invaded a few hours earlier, at 4 a.m. Althoff has moved to northeastern South Dakota since 2009 after graduating from a law school… Read more »
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SD Dept of Health reports 7 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 7 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,834. The state had 75 new cases and 168 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 3,654. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Legislators this week look to finalize the budget
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- This week could be the battle of the budgets as South Dakota legislators work to wrap up the final four days of the main run of the 2022 session. The House and Senate are working on separate budgets and as Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says, she’s not sure where that will go.… Read more »
Legislators look to find solutions for the housing needs in South Dakota this week
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A plan to spend up to two hundred million dollars for housing in South Dakota got hung up in the House last week. House Minority Leader Jamie Smith of Sioux Falls says that was disappointing. Smith says the program would benefit all parts of the state. Smith says the issue has had several… Read more »
BASEC expands service area
DOLAND, S.D.(Press Release) – BASEC (Beadle and Spink Enterprise Community) recently announced they have expanded their service area, effective immediately. The new areas being serviced include 3 new communities: Northville, Mellette, and Ashton, and 9 townships: Northville, Mellette, Athol, Jefferson, Groveland, Three Rivers, Exline, Redfield, and Lodi. “We have had a lot of phone calls… Read more »
Avera specialist explains the latest CDC guidelines on COVID-19
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Centers for Disease Control have changed the guidelines for face mask use and vaccinations as Covid-19 infections numbers fall. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says the changes are based on local conditions. Healy says the guidelines follow several risk factors. Healy says vaccines are still… Read more »
SD House looking to pass bill to help housing this week
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Besides coming up with a budget for the next year state lawmakers are still trying to get a workforce housing bill passed. The South Dakota House last week spent a great deal of time trying to pass Senate Bill 53; which carried 200-million dollars for housing. District 24 Representative Mike Weisgram of Fort… Read more »
Drug dealer discuss the narcotic & gun issues in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- As Rapid City emergency services continue their attempt to address the areas serious narcotics problem, the flow of product into town shows no sign of slowing down. “S” describes himself as relatively high on the local drug supplying ladder for his products – though is quick to remind the drug trafficking food… Read more »
Recap of the final Cracker Barrel session held on Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, the final Cracker Barrel session was held at NSU. Legislators from Districts 1,2,3,& 23 were represented. District 3 Representative Carl Perry provides an update on the Richmond Spillway. District 3 Representative Drew Dennert talked about the stances taken by each chamber regarding recreational marijuana issue. District 3 Senator Al Novstrup talked… Read more »
Veterans Affairs services in Fort Meade, Hot Springs, & Wagner could be closed down
RAPID CITY, S.D.(Rapid City Journal)-The majority of Veterans Affairs services in Fort Meade and Hot Springs could one day be transferred to a new facility in Rapid City. Robert McDivitt, Vision 23 Network Director, and Lisa Curnes, Medical Center Director at VA Black Hills, made the announcement to Fort Meade and Hot Springs employees in… Read more »