SALEM, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the South Dakota House of Representatives are having talks about the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg following the end of his legal proceedings. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says it is an individual decision for each Representative. Peterson says legislators could call themselves back for a special… Read more »
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Senator Rounds explains his opposition to the bipartisan infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KCCR)- A one-trillion dollar federal infrastructure improvement bill is awaiting action by the U-S House of Representatives after Senators gave approval in mid-August. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds didn’t vote on the bill but tweeted that he would oppose the measure because it had too many hidden surprises among its 2702-pages. Rounds says that… Read more »
Northern State University prepares for new era of Wolves Athletics
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University is preparing to begin a new era of NSU Athletics with the opening of the on-campus Regional Sports Complex. The first athletic competition will be the Wolves Football home opener on Sept. 11, with kickoff at 6 p.m. in Dacotah Bank Stadium vs. Southwest Minnesota State. The stadium,… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 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 2,071. The state had 535 new cases and 215 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,688. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Water to be off Tuesday September 7th on S 7th St from 3rd Ave to 6th Ave SW
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, water will be off in the vicinity of: S 7th Street from 3rd Avenue SW to 6th Avenue SW 4th Avenue SW… Read more »
NSU in conjunction with SD Dept of Health looking into West Nile Virus
ABERDEEN, S.D.(KOKK)- With that other virus that has taken the headlines, its easy to forget that this time of the year has been a problem for West Nile virus in years past. Its important to note with the dryer conditions and fewer mosquitoes this year, West Nile concerns have not gone away. For the past… Read more »
Sioux Falls hospitals and Public Health Department news briefing on Wednesday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Representatives from Sanford and Avera Health and the Sioux Falls Public Health Department held a joint news conference to outline their concerns about the surge in Covid-19 infections. Sanford Chief Medical Officer, Dr Mike Wilde, says they are seeing more patients. Wilde says everyone wants to keep kids safely in school, Wilde… Read more »
More recaps from the redistricting meeting held Monday
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the South Dakota House and Senate Redistricting Committees held their first meeting earlier this week and got updates on Census numbers. Matt Frame, with the Legislative Research Council, outlined the variations they can use for each legislative district. Frame says districts could have fewer residents depending on how legislators draw them… Read more »
Huron High School requires masks beginning next week
HURON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Another South Dakota school is requiring masks for students amid rising COVID-19 cases statewide. Huron High School Principal Mike Radke says students will be required to wear face coverings at school beginning Tuesday. Both the Mitchell and Yankton School districts have implemented mask mandates this week. South Dakota currently… Read more »
COVID Relief Liason Committee receive update on federal funding
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Covid Relief Liaison Committee of the South Dakota legislature met Tuesday in Pierre and got an update on expected federal funding. Joey Knofczynski, a fiscal analyst with the Legislative Research Council, had federal funding totals coming to the state this year. Knofczynski says the state and local governments have some time to… Read more »