PIERRE, S.D. (KBHB) – After two days of having none, the state department of health reported 6 new COVID-19 related deaths Wednesday. The new deaths were four men and two women and included people in the 60-69, 70-79 and 80-plus age ranges. The new deaths raise the state’s death total to 1,519. New cases totaled… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Pierre enplanements drastically reduced in middle of 2020
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The number of people flying out of the Pierre Regional Airport was drastically reduced in the middle of 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. City commissioner Jamie Huizenga (hi-zin-ga) says there were a total of 8,076 enplanements for the year. Because the airport in Pierre missed the 10-thousand enplanements mark… Read more »
Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — There is a heavy police presence at the Capitol a day after a violent mob stormed the Capitol as lawmakers were meeting to confirm Joe Biden’s presidential win. Wednesday began as a day of reckoning for President Donald Trump’s futile attempt to cling to power, as Congress took up the certification of… Read more »
Thune says Wednesday’s violence unacceptable
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Congress upheld the electoral vote early this morning, confirming Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as President and Vice President. That followed a day of rioting as a mob invaded the U.S. Capitol Building. South Dakota Senator John Thune says it was the worst kind of reaction. Thune says people need to… Read more »
Noem shares thoughts behind department merger
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has proposed merging the Agriculture Department and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. In a conference call with producers and ag groups, she said it is a progression from the move of ag development into the Governors Office of Economic Development two years ago. Noem… Read more »
Legislators will be allowed to speak, vote remotely during upcoming session
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota legislative session starts next week in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Representative-elect Mike Stevens of Yankton says he hasn’t seen the safety rules, yet. Stevens says there will be changes for the legislative staff. Stevens says they also will allow legislators to speak and vote remotely if… Read more »
Skate lessons start Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It’s officially winter and those looking to do some skating will have some opportunities to get on the ice. The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is offering skate lessons starting on Monday, Jan. 11. Gene Morsching, Recreation Superintendent, provides the details. Cost for a session is $18. There is also… Read more »
Proof of citizenship will not be needed to get vaccinations in Nebraska
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A spokesman for Governor Pete Ricketts says proof of American citizenship will not be needed to get COVID-19 vaccinations in Nebraska. The issue came up during a news conference when Ricketts was asked if workers in meatpacking plants would be on a priority list for vaccinations. Ricketts said only legal workers… Read more »
S.D. Congressional delegation taken to safe location
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO) – South Dakota’s Congressional delegation has been taken to a safe location as a riot continues in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington. KELO.com News received confirmation from a member of Sen. Mike Rounds’ staff and a member of Sen. Thune’s staff. KELO.com News has left a voicemail with Rep. Dusty… Read more »
Avera welcoming Dr. Mark Hager, psychiatrist
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Avera St. Luke’s is pleased to welcome Mark Hager, MD, to Avera Medical Group Psychiatry. Dr. Hager will begin providing compassionate care to patients on Monday, Jan. 11. He specializes in caring for individuals with mental health needs such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, developmental disabilities, schizophrenia… Read more »