YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota democrats are using the off year to organize, raise money and find candidates for next year. Democratic Party Executive Director Berk Ehrmantraut says they have had a busy year. Ehrmantraut says they are contacting candidates to run in races from the local level to the US Senate. Ehrmantraut says they are… Read more »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
Voters in Vermillion approves new bond to build a new elementary school
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Voters in the Vermillion School District have approved a twenty-six million dollar bond issue to fund construction of a new elementary school. Yes votes totaled 902; there were 304 no votes. Of all voters who participated, 74.79% voted for the bond issue. Vermillion School Superintendent Damon Alvey says they were optimistic about the… Read more »
Freeman schools keeping an eye of COVID-19
FREEMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- School districts are contending with another year of keeping Covid-19 under control in their districts. Freeman Public School Superintendent Jake Tietje says so far, they have had few positive cases. Tietje says they have a Covid-19 plan in place. Tietje says they have an optional face mask policy in place. The state Health… Read more »
SD Redistricting Committees to do their tour of the state promoting the maps next week
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House and Senate committees working on redistricting have decided to go their own ways with different map proposals. Senate Committee vice chair Jim Bolin of Canton says it’s something to watch. Bolin says most of the disagreements center on districts in and around Sioux Falls. The committees will be on… Read more »
Doctor talking the similarities & differences between Covid-19 & RSV
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The symptoms are similar, but it’s not necessarily the coronavirus that’s currently putting an atypical number of children into the hospital in Pierre. Dr. Mikel Holland, President and Chief Medical Officer at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital, says RSV seems to be making the rounds earlier than usual this year. Holland says testing is… Read more »
SD PUC express concerns about increasing natural gas prices
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has issued a warning about rapidly rising natural gas prices, telling consumers to prepare now. Tom Glanzer with Northwestern Energy, says several factors are forcing natural gas prices up. Glanzer says it’s a worldwide issue. Glanzer says as the economy recovers from the pandemic, the demand for… Read more »
Governor Noem appoints Brian Sandvig and Joy Nelson to Board of Technical Education
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has appointed Brian Sandvig and Joy Nelson to the Board of Technical Education. Brian Sandvig will replace the late Bob Faehn and serve the remainder of Faehn’s term. Joy Nelson will replace Ed Mallett effective November 1, 2021. “South Dakota’s technical colleges are among the very best in… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 6 new COVID-19 related deaths(one in Brown County)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,167. The state had 401 new cases and 549 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 6,735. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Avera Foundation promoting We Care Pink Hair
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Avera Foundation is promoting We Care Pink Hair to combat all cancers. Director Amy Blackstone talks about this program. Blackstone encourage everyone to wear pink hair for the month. Blackstone want to thank the beauty salons in town who are helping out with that. Walk-ins… Read more »
Update on the Auburn Fire near Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The Auburn Fire approaches 1,000 burned acres, and fire crews remain on the lines as the fire continues its long, thin northern spread. Tessa Jaeger, public information officer for the Rapid City Fire Department said while fire has taken an unconventional shape, it can still be overcome. Jaeger said hot, fire-friendly days… Read more »