AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- With the ongoing drought across the northern plains, the next best chance for significant precipitation may be winter snows. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says an impending La Nina may help that. The Climate Prediction Center has issued a La Nina watch for late this year into… Read more »
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Joint Committee on Appropriations address the CRF issue
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature has issued a letter of intent effectively banning K through 12 schools and the state’s universities from applying for federal grants related to civics or history education. Committee Co-Chair, Representative Chris Karr of Sioux Falls says the committee can express an opinion. Senator… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council address zoning issues for cannabis
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Prior to the City Council meeting Monday night, the council did a work session dealing with zoning issues regarding medical marijuana or cannabis. City Attorney Ron Wager talks about how local governments can get involve in the cannabis industry. City Manager Joseph Gaa discuss how the city should handle the industry. Wager talks… Read more »
As cases climb, GOP lawmakers try to ban vaccine mandates
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota House lawmakers are trying to pressure Gov. Kristi Noem to call a special session to pass a ban on employers requiring COVID-19 vaccinations even as virus cases climb. Several Republicans in the House of Representatives have circulated drafts of bills that would stop employers from mandating vaccinations against… Read more »
COLLEGEpalooza welcomes college students to Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University and Presentation College students are invited to attend COLLEGEpalooza on Friday, August 27th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. 2021 marks the fifth year of this annual back-to-school celebration which will be held at South Main Street and 5th Avenue. This event immediately precedes the final free downtown concert… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health through Friday. The death total currently at 2,057. The state had 331 new cases and 74 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,589. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
Aberdeen-area storm with 80 mph gusts knocks over power poles, damages trees and crops
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Heavy rain was falling — sometimes sideways — Sunday evening when a severe thunderstorm passed through the Aberdeen area. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the Brentford/Conde area, though no tornado had formed by 7:15 p.m. The storm featured heavy rain and winds, causing substantial damage, especially to… Read more »
Senator Rounds encourages everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19
MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says those that are not yet vaccinated against Covid-19 should seriously consider it. Rounds says its easy to find a vaccination. There has been resistance by some to getting the shots. Rounds says he thinks that is related to mandates. Rounds told a forum crowd at Dakotafest last… Read more »
Governor Noem weigh in on COVID-19
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Covid-19 infections numbers are rising again in South Dakota with just over three hundred active cases and over one hundred people hospitalized. Governor Kristi Noem says they continue to watch the hospital numbers. Noem says people should take advantage of the free shots. Hospitalization has gone up in South Dakota over the last… Read more »
Grant applied for the RCR&E project in the Black Hills
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A grant application for a major railroad improvement project is in the works. South Dakota Transportation Department Secretary Joel Jundt told the Railroad Board this week the application for the RCR & E project has been submitted. The project would replace and upgrade the rail line from Ft Pierre to the Black Hills.… Read more »