YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission took no action on a face mask resolution extension at their meeting Monday night, which means the mandate will expire on March first. Dr Mary Milroy, a member of the city Health Board, told the commission the mandate has had a positive impact. The only public comment came from… Read more »
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HB 1217 banning transgender women and girls from competing in ladies sports passed House State Affairs Committee
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- In an 11-2 vote, the House State Affairs Committee Monday night voted to advance House Bill 1217, legislation that would ban transgender women and girls from competing on the sports teams that match their gender identity. Bill supporter, Senator Maggie Sutton of Sioux Falls, says allowing transgender students to participate could destroy sports.… Read more »
Governor Noem calls on AG Ravnsborg to resign
PIERRE, S.D.(Argus Leader)- Gov. Kristi Noem on Tuesday issued a statement calling on Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg to resign, adding pressure on the state’s highest ranking prosecutor to depart office. Noem also said the state will release additional materials related to the investigation into Ravnsborg’s fatal Sept. 12 crash that killed a Highmore man. “Now… Read more »
Aberdeen Public Schools now accepting registration for incoming kindergarten students for 2021-22
ABERDEEN,S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Public Schools is currently accepting registrations for all incoming kindergarten students for the 2021-22 school year. Parents are asked to register online. The registration link can be found at http://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/ under the District Information tab. Parents can also register at their neighborhood school between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths for 2nd straight day
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations stayed about the same, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,863. The state had 212 new confirmed cases and 207 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,938. Those hospitalized… Read more »
SB93 to provided funding for railroads from Fort Pierre and Midland has been amended
A Senate Bill that would appropriate state funding as a match on a project to improve rail infrastructure between Fort Pierre and Midland is amended Monday before the Joint Committee on Appropriations. Senator Jessica Castleberry says the amendment extends the project from Fort Pierre to Rapid City instead of Midland and increases the appropriation from… Read more »
SD Joint Committee on Appropriation to work on 2022 budget
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- With the Joint Committee on Appropriations agreeing on revenue numbers, debate will now focus on the details. Governor Kristi Noem has recommended a two-point four percent increase for state workers, community support providers and schools. JCA Member, Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls, says they can do better. Nesiba says community providers need… Read more »
New Approach South Dakota offering compromise to HB 1100A
PIERRE, S.D.(DRG Media)- Two marijuana reform organizations in South Dakota are hoping to offer state legislators a compromise on the timeline for legalizing medical marijuana in the state. Melissa Mentele (ment-lee) is the executive director of New Approach South Dakota. She says their compromise bill– House Bill 1100A– is an alternative to legislation recently brought… Read more »
Weather service projects what the weather will be like in the spring
While it has taken awhile, the long predicted La Nina climate impact seems to have taken hold. Those effects will linger for a while yet. Becky Bollinger, Colorado assistant State Climatologist moderated this months North Central Region Climate update. She says March temperatures should follow a La Nina pattern. Bollinger says areas that are dry… Read more »
Governor Noem, 1 of 17 GOP Governors call on President Biden to withdraw Executive Order 14008
Washington, D.C.(Press Release) – Following the Biden Administration’s string of executive orders, 17 Republican governors issued a joint letter calling for President Biden to withdraw Executive Order 14008. The extreme order kills good-paying jobs across the country and threatens America’s energy independence and national security. Local economies are still trying to recover from shutdowns related… Read more »