PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,864. The state had 263 new confirmed cases and 308 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,891. Those hospitalized in connection… Read more »
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Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony Concert on February 27, 2021 at 7:30 in JFAC
ABEREEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Join the Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony under the direction of Dr. Christopher Stanichar on Saturday, February 27th, 2021, at 7:30pm at Jewett Theater on the NSU campus. The orchestra will take you on a trip into the world of fairy tales. The orchestra will be joined by NSU voice faculty member, Darci Bultema,… Read more »
Latest cold spell leads to higher utility bills
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- During the energy crisis last week, natural gas prices on the open market spiked, in some cases several thousand percent. Northwestern Energy spokesman Tom Glanzer says it was a short term heavy surge in demand. Glanzer says their customers could see some increases in their gas bills. Glanzer says every retail energy company… Read more »
Delay in US Census could cause delays in redistricting in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A delay in delivering 2020 Census numbers to the states could cause problems in meeting deadlines for redistricting. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton, who is on this years redistricting committee, says a lot will have to be done quickly. Bolin says they will get some information later this spring. Bolin says they can… Read more »
February License Plate Decals due Friday
Friday, Feb. 26th is the deadline to renew license plate decals for February. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters this month.
45-year-old man arrested in the murder of Reta McGovern
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- 45 year-old James Jumping Eagle has been arrested in the murder of 82 year-old Rapid City Resident Reta McGovern in her Flormann Street home. Brendyn Medina, community relations specialist with the Rapid City Police Department, said Medina said the motive has yet to be publically disclosed as the investigation shifts into a… Read more »
SD House files 2 Articles of Impeachment against AG Ravnsborg(HR7001)
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- Republican Representative Will Mortenson (District 24)has filed a resolution proposing two Articles of Impeachment to remove Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg from office. The resolution is co-sponsored by House Majority Leader Kent Peterson (R-District 19) and House Minority Leader Jamie Smith (D-District 15). Mortenson tells us what the two articles are. Mortenson compares these… Read more »
Yankton’s mask mandate to expire at the end of the month
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 »
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 »