PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The House Select Committee on Investigation of the South Dakota legislature spent two days last week asking questions about the involvement and actions of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg following the fatal crash that killed Joe Boever in September of 2020. Committee member, Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton, says they needed to hear from… Read more »
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HB1015(mandatory silence at start of school day) was defeated at the House Education Committee
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill from the Office of Governor Kristi Noem to require a moment of silence at the start of a school day to allow for prayer or other reflection has been effective killed by the House Education Committee. Professor William James testified in favor of the measure. Testifying against the bill was Rob… Read more »
South Dakota hospital asking the public’s help against COVID
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Hospital officials are asking for the public’s help in attempting to slow the spread of Covid-19 infections. Sanford Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Mike Wilde says he has been working on the Covid-19 floor at their Sioux Falls hospital. Wilde says vaccinations are the best way to slow the spread. He says… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 19 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 19 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 2,601. The state had 2,183 new cases and 1,054 recoveries, increasing active infections to 35,196. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Drought’s impact on the West River’s cattle industry
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Drought devastated much of West River’s cattle operations over the summer, and shows no signs of letting up in the New Year. Adele Harty is a cow/calf field specialist with the South Dakota State University West River extension, and operates a small cow/calf operation near Rapid City. Harty shared the view of… Read more »
Senator Rounds express his opinion on the 2020 elections & latest happenings in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KOTA)- The Republican Party has been largely paralyzed regarding former President Trump’s lie the 2020 US election was “stolen” from him. However, South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, a fellow Republican who stood against this lie during a recent ABC News appearance, says sometimes the truth comes before party politics. Rounds acknowledged the 2020 election… Read more »
Executive Director of the Board of Regent testified Wednesday in front of the House Education Committee
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents appeared in front of the House Education Committee Wednesday. Brian Maher reviewed a number of issues for legislators, including the SB55 study conducted over much of last year. Maher says they are also working on new missions for the university centers in Sioux… Read more »
Legal challenge to Amendment C has been filed
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A legal challenge has been filed on an amendment scheduled to be on the June primary ballot in South Dakota. One of the plaintiffs is Dave Owen, President of the State Chamber of Commerce & Industry. “Amendment C” on the June ballot would require super majority approval on ballot initiatives that raise taxes… Read more »
Hospital space limited due to COVID
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Space for acute care of medical issues continues to be a problem. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they take care of more than Covid-19 patients. Ekeren says they, like many employers, struggle to keep enough workers. Ekeren says their numbers haven’t varied much over the past few… Read more »
One man dead following one vehicle crash northeast of Summit
SUMMIT, S.D.(Press Release) – One man died late Wednesday night in a one-vehicle crash northeast of Summit. The name of the person involved is not being released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2008 Buick Lucerne was westbound on 127th Street when the driver failed to negotiate a curve. The… Read more »