PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota House legislators had one vetoed bill to consider Monday when they gathered in Pierre for the final day of the 2021 Legislative Session. The House had to take action on Gov. Kristi Noem’s Style or Form Veto of HB1217 what’s become known as the transgender, fairness in women’s sports bill. District… Read more »
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Rail line from Mitchell to Presho hoping to see improvement following the sale of MRC to Watco Transportation Service
KIMBALL, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota State Railroad Board earlier this year sold the MRC rail line to Watco Transportation Service, a leading short line rail company. The line, from Mitchell to Presho, will be operated by Ringneck & Western Railroad. Todd Yeaton, Manager of Gavillon Grain in Kimball, and former Chairman of the state Railroad… Read more »
SD Dept of Health provides update on COVID-19 Wednesday
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday the South Department of Health provided a briefing regarding the latest update on COVID-19. State epidemiologist Josh Clayton update on the increase in cases & hospitalization over the past 2 weeks. Dr. Clayton also said it’s important for pregnant women to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon tells… Read more »
Recap of South Dakota Board of Regents meeting in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents is meeting this week at Northern State University in Aberdeen. General Counsel Nathan Lukkes updated the board on their legislative agenda. Lukkes says funding the “Freedom Scholarship” was a major achievement. The Regents previously asked for one million dollars to start the scholarship, which was rejected. Lukkes… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported no new COVID-19 deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths for the weekend, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,933. The state had 264 new cases and 178 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,522. Those hospitalized in connection… Read more »
Firefighters making progress on forest fires in the Black Hills
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- While the structural toll of the Rapid City area fires stands at one home and two outbuildings, the timeframe for evacuees returning home appears to have changed. Stephanie Cook is the public information officer for the fire incident management team, and encouraged effected families to stay connected on relevant social media for… Read more »
District 3 Reps Carl Perry & Drew Dennert reacts to not seeing HB1217 becoming law
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, District 3 House Representative Carl Perry & Drew Dennert appeared in our studios to discuss HB1217, “Fairness in Women’s Sports” bill and why it didn’t become law. The SD House defeated the Governor Noem’s style or form veto on a 69-2 vote. Perry… Read more »
Marty Jackley provides his take on the marijuana issue
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While medical marijuana will become legal in South Dakota on July first, rules and regulations still need to be written. Former Attorney General Marty Jackley says he has supported similar efforts in the past. Jackley, who is running again for Attorney General, says recreational marijuana is still a threat. Jackley says state officials… Read more »
Executive Board talk about summer studies for SD Legislators
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- During the final day of the 2021 South Dakota legislative session, Monday the Executive Board met to talk about summer studies. Representative Jamie Smith of Sioux Falls pushed to pick up on a housing study. Senator Ryan Maher of Isabel says their study in 2017 didn’t get very far. Senator Lee Schoenbeck of… Read more »
Raymond, SD man identified in fatal crash in Clark County
CLARK, S.D.(Press Release) – A Raymond, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Friday night in a one-vehicle crash northwest of Clark. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante was westbound on 171st Avenue, near the intersection with 417th Avenue, when the driver lost control. The vehicle went into the… Read more »