YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission had another work session Monday night refining an ordinance controlling the sales of medical marijuana. City Attorney Ross Den Herder outlined how a person will get a medical marijuana prescription. Den Herder says the city’s role will be setting guidelines for dispensary’s to operate legally. Den Herder says the… Read more »
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Water to be off Wednesday April 28th on N Main & 9th Ave
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:30 AM on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021, water will be off in the following areas to install a fire hydrant: North Main Street from 9th Avenue to 10th Avenue … Read more »
South Dakota Supreme Court to hear argument on recreational marijuana Wednesday
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday morning at 10am in the case involving a constitutional amendment legalizing recreational marijuana use in the state for adults 21 years and older. In November, Pennington County Sheriff Kevin Thom (tom) and South Dakota Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Rick Miller filed a lawsuit… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death
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 1,961. The state had 150 new cases and 204 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,765. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
Police make arrest in weekend shooting report
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- One person has been arrested after a weekend shooting incident in an Aberdeen home. Police were called to an apartment complex in reference to a shooting shortly before midnight on Friday, according to a news release from the Aberdeen Police Department. The location of the apartment was not included in the… Read more »
Sanford prepping to deliver COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Sanford clinic in Aberdeen are doing walk-in vaccination Wednesday morning from 8am-12pm. Sanford Clinic director Kila LaGrand talks about which vaccine they’re using and who’s eligible for it. 16 & 17-year-olds are not eligible for the walk-in Wednesday but can still schedule an appointment if they want the PFizer vaccine. LaGrand tells us… Read more »
SD State employees next week to sign up for 2021 health insurance
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota state employees start sign up for their 2021 insurance options next week and changes in costs and coverage have been made since last year. Eric Olilla, Executive Director of the South Dakota State Employees Organization, says there hasn’t been a lot of information given to state workers. Olilla says there is… Read more »
Thunder Road revving up for 27th season
Aberdeen, SD(Press Release) – Thunder Road in Wylie Park is gearing up to open on Saturday, May 1 for their 27th season, weather permitting. This season, Thunder Road will also be rolling out a fleet of revamped Go-Karts. This addition of upgraded Go-Karts will provide Aberdeen residents with the opportunity to reach new speeds in… Read more »
State of South Dakota setting up another coronavirus relief fund for small businesses
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The State of South Dakota set up a coronavirus relief fund for small businesses and nonprofits to help them through the worst of the pandemic. The South Dakota Retailers Association got a grant of $175,000. Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says they lost a big chunk of income during the pandemic. Sanderson says some… Read more »
South Dakota schools prepping for a normal school year starting this fall
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- With the end of a Covid-19 shadowed school year in sight, administrators are recognizing many students will need more help at the start of the fall term. Vermillion Superintendent Damon Alvey says they are moving to add more counselors. Alvey says they are looking at a comprehensive plan. Alvey says they know there… Read more »