PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – This is National Grain Bin Safety Week (Feb. 16-22). The subject hits home for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, who grew up on a farm in Hamlin County and lost her father in a grain bin accident. She says farmers and ranchers work with dangerous equipment every day. While you… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Avera leader says hospital wants to be on side of patients
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Modern medicine has become a triangle of sorts between patients, providers and insurance companies. The patient and providers both depend on the insurance companies to pay for appropriate treatments. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says they want to be on the side of their patients. Ekeren… Read more »
Legislators keeping an eye on flooding issue
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Legislative leaders in Pierre are also keeping an eye on ongoing recovery efforts in towns and counties. Many counties had road and bridge damage from several rounds of flooding and storms last year. House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte says the state is on the edge right now. Qualm says… Read more »
Workforce development on back burner this session
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Workforce development was a hot button issue in some past legislative sessions but has not seen the same level of interest this year. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says there are some ongoing programs. Hunhoff says a program that could encourage housing is another important piece. Hunhoff says legislative turn over… Read more »
Zoning bill to go before State Affairs Committee
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill proposed by Governor Kristi Noem to revise county zoning and appeals procedures will be heard by the Senate State Affairs Committee this morning. Committee member, Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton, says he is getting a lot of input. The bill would streamline the process used by counties to… Read more »
Bryant man re-elected as President of Corn Grower’s Association
BRYANT, S.D. (WNAX) – Doug Noem of Bryant has been re-elected as President of the South Dakota Corn Grower’s Association. He’s also serving on a National Corn Growers Committee and wants to focus on helping producers with their risk management decisions. He says crop insurance is a critical tool for producers and is also the… Read more »
Nurse for a Day set for Friday at Presentation College
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The final Nurse for a Day at Presentation College for this school year is set for Friday, Feb. 21. Jill Young, Administrative Assistant for Admissions at PC, talked about the event. She said students from as far away as California come to participate in Nurse for a Day. A big draw… Read more »
Tech schools preparing for name change
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — A name change is on the radar for South Dakota’s four technical institutes. Both houses of the South Dakota Legislature have passed a bill that will rename the institutes as colleges. The bill still requires the signature of Governor Noem. The prime House sponsor of that bill is Representative Hugh Bartels… Read more »
Update: Name released in crash south of Madison
MADISON, S.D. (Press Release) – A Wentworth, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Friday night in a one-vehicle crash south of Madison. A 2005 GMC Sierra was southbound on South Dakota Highway 19 when the driver lost control on the slippery roadway. The vehicle went into the ditch and rolled. The… Read more »
Man dies in grain bin in Brookings County
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KWAT) — Authorities with the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office are expected to release details today on a man who became trapped in a grain bin on Monday and died. Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring confirmed the fatality this morning, but would not release any other information until a news release is issued later today.… Read more »