VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The Vermillion School District has now removed their mandatory face mask requirement as Covid-19 infections drop. Superintendent Damon Alvey says they have been going two weeks at a time. Alvey says they rode a big spike in infections through much of January. Alvey says their medical advisors are telling them the worst may… Read more »
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Senator John Thune provides update on bills dealing with Big Tech
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Putting limits on the reach of so called “big tech” companies is a priority for South Dakota Senator John Thune. He says there is some bipartisan agreement on that. Thune says much of social media has a negative influence on society. Thune says he is especially concerned about the impacts on young people.… Read more »
House Majority Leader discuss the issue involving the abortion bill not put up to discussion
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Last week, Gov. Kristi Noem and House Speaker Spencer Gosch (gosh), both Republicans sparred over what happened to the Governor’s fetal heartbeat bill not being heard by a committee. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson from Salem. Peterson talks about the upcoming Supreme Court case that could deal with Roe vs Wade. Peterson still… Read more »
Waste oil ignited explosion and fire at Miller high school
MILLER, S.D.(AP) – Fire officials say they have pinpointed the cause of an explosion and fire at the school campus in Miller. Fire Chief Steve Resel says some equipment being used in the high school’s agriculture shop ignited a barrel of waste oil on Feb. 2. Students and staff have not been allowed to return… Read more »
One dead after Sunday morning crash in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- An early morning fatal crash remains under investigation. The Aberdeen Police Department and Aberdeen Fire & Rescue were called to the 3 a.m. crash in the 1600 block of Milwaukee Avenue Northeast on Sunday. Aberdeen Police Officer Ty Reinke confirmed a single-vehicle fatal crash happened Sunday morning, but said the crash… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 6 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 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 2,697. The state had 545 new cases and 2,820 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 20,824. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Senator Rounds address the issue of cybersecurity
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KOTA)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, who sits on both the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, said he is happy with recent investments in South Dakota’s cybersecurity sector. Rounds used some current events to highlight why he supports this investment. Rounds shared just how important of a tenant cyber is to the… Read more »
Senator Rounds give updates on the cattle industry
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds broke out the boots and jeans for the end of the Black Hills Stock Show last weekend. Rounds said it’s a good opportunity to check in on cattle country. JBS is a major Brazilian meatpacker – but Rounds still has questions for the rest of the meatpacking… Read more »
Freeman, Freeman Academy, & Marion tonight will determine what co-ops will be used in sports
FREEMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- The school boards from Freeman Public, Freeman Academy and Marion are attempting to work out a cooperative football agreement. Freeman Public Superintendent Jake Tietge says they have been talking for a few weeks. Tietge says the Marion School Board decided they wanted to focus only on football right now. Tietge says they need… Read more »
Update on housing bills working its way through the legislature
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Bills that could direct hundreds of millions of dollars for housing development across the state have been slow to move in the South Dakota legislature. Senate Majority Leader Gary Cammack of Union Center says they want to make sure those dollars are spread out fairly. Cammack says they have to be careful in… Read more »