PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,989. The state had 83 new cases and 148 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 936(lowest since early August). Those hospitalized in… Read more »
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Banks in South Dakota looking for guidance involving crypto currency
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While crypto currencies like Bitcoin are getting a lot of attention, commercial banks are waiting on the sidelines. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says they opposed a bill in this years legislature dealing with those online transactions. Adam says the volatility of crypto currency is a problem for banks. Adam says… Read more »
Recap of the meeting of the Missouri Sedimentation Action Committee
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The history of the Pick-Sloan Plan that led to construction of the six main stem dams on the Missouri River was highlighted at the annual meeting of the Missouri Sedimentation Action Coalition. The meeting, held virtually, featured historian Michael Lawson who said much was lost in building those dams. Lawson had a list… Read more »
South Dakota Board of Regents updates their study on administrative structure of their universities
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature approved “SB55” last year, requiring the Board of Regents to study the administrative structure of the six universities and central office and report back by later this year. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher gave an update to the Board at their online meeting Tuesday. Maher says the study won’t… Read more »
Recap of Wednesday Covid-19 press briefing courtesy of the SD Dept of Health
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the South Dakota Department of Health provided the latest update regarding COVID-19. State epidemiologist Joshua Clayton talked about some of the variants associated with COVID. South Dakota is now over 50% fully vaccinated. Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon wanted to thank the citizens for accomplishing this feat. Today, the CDC officially… Read more »
Gender discussed at Watertown Mayoral Candidate Forum
WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphaMedia)–Tuesday night’s mayoral candidate forum in Watertown took an interesting direction. There was talk about taxes and spending, the ice arena and the new city manager coming on board. But both candidates were asked about the question of gender; specifically the lack of female candidates running for public office in Watertown. Here’s how Ried… Read more »
Governor Noem talks how COVID-19 impacted the schools
WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphaMedia)–Another school year is winding down to a close in South Dakota. It’s the second one in a row that’s been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Kristi Noem says there’s no question, that academics have suffered as a result. The governor says it’s not all bad news though, and now the state will… Read more »
Appropriations Committee receives update on grants for small businesses through COVID-19 funding
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature met in Pierre Tuesday. One agenda item was a report on small business grants funded through federal Covid dollars. Colin Keeler with the Bureau of Finance and Management said they worked through a long list of applications. Keeler says they used most of the available… Read more »
The city of Pierre has seen increase in burglaries
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Pierre Police Department investigators are seeing a significant increase in burglaries from cars, shed, garages and homes. Detective Sergeant Dusty Pelle says all of the thefts have common theme. Pelle says the simple step of locking doors, even cars in garages will go a long way in cutting the number of burglaries. Detective… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 7 COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 7 new COVID-related deaths for the weekend, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,988. The state had 86 new cases and 172 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,004. Those hospitalized in connection… Read more »