PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Education Standards has revised their proposed rules for schools to administer medical marijuana. Department of Education lawyer, Diane Roy, says they now have some guidelines from the Department of Health. Amanda LaCroix (lah-croy), another lawyer from the Education Department told the committee that school districts will have to… Read more »
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Health care officials still calling for vaccinations for all eligible South Dakotans against COVID-19
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Health care professionals continue to push people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as infection numbers start to rise again due to the Delta variant. Avera Health Chief Medical Officer, Dr Kevin Post, says herd immunity is still a ways off. Post says they are watching for signs of re-emerging infections. Post says if… Read more »
Army Corps of Engineering predicting lower levels on the Missouri River for rest of the year
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Corps of Engineers is warning users along the Missouri River to be prepared for low water levels into next spring. Projected runoff into the Missouri River system continues to shrink month to month. Kevin Grode with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says they have updated that forecast again. Grode says the… Read more »
Water to be off Thursday, 7/15/2021 on N Kettering & 5th Ave NE
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Thursday, July 15th, 2021, water will be off in the following areas to install water lines: North Kettering Drive & 5th Avenue NE Water is expected to be off most of the morning. Residents in the area are advised to collect… Read more »
Water to be off Wednesday 7/14/2021 on 9th Ave SE & S Lloyd
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Wednesday, July14, 2021, water will be off in the following areas to install water main: 9th Avenue SE from S. State St to S. Lloyd St and South Lloyd Street from 9th Ave SE to 10th Ave SE Water is expected… Read more »
Mitchell man who was defiance against masks at a school board meeting will go to trial in August
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- A Mitchell man who made national and international news for refusing to leave a Mitchell School Board meeting last September after not complying with the school district’s mask mandate is set to go to trial next month. A motions hearing for Reed Bender was held last week at the Davison County Courthouse. Bender’s… Read more »
Name released in fatal boating accident in Clark County
Watertown, S.D.(KXLG) — The Clark County Sheriff has released the name of the man killed in a boating accident last Thursday morning in Clark County. The accident happened about 10 a.m. during a storm that produced heavy rain and hail with low visibility. Killed in the accident was 49 year old Christopher Michael Kayl of Worthing,… Read more »
Tips to help children cope with the summer heat
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- As the summer continues to heat up, and kids are enjoying their break, there are summertime concerns for the youngest in our communities. Dr. Cara Hamilton with Black Hills Pediatrics says it all starts when your child is an infant. Hamilton recommends a quick check on the kids to gauge their heat… Read more »
Sturgis City Council talking about medical marijuana
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council is discussing at length the many aspects of medical marijuana, including whether or not the city would own a dispensary. At their meeting this week, council members discussed whether or not the city should be the one to operate the dispensary. One option is to set the number… Read more »
ATM reported stolen from Kiwanis in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls Police think the theft and destruction of an ATM Wednesday may be part of a regional or national crime spree. Police say the culprits stole a van from a nearby business and used it to pull apart an ATM at South Kiwanis and Kiwanis Circle. Sgt. Bob Forster. Forster said… Read more »