PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is among those frustrated by the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump in the U.S. House. The governor says those, “important things” include taking a vote on the USMCA trade agreement. Reading those documents is something Governor Noem says she’s done. At issue are President Trump’s… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Committee looking at acute mental health hospitalizations
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Several South Dakota legislative interim committees are dealing with segments of mental health services this year. One of those is titled: “Redefine Acute Mental Health Hospitalizations.” Committee member, Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton says it is a targeted topic. The committee met for the first time last week and Kennedy said… Read more »
Associated School Boards leader shares thoughts on report cards
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The recently released report cards for South Dakota schools show about 54 percent of kids in grades three through eight and high school juniors were proficient in reading and writing, hit 47 percent in math and only 40 percent in science. Governor Kristi Noem said she was disappointed in those scores.… Read more »
45th Annual Faulkton Arts and Crafts Festival Saturday
FAULKTON, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 45th Annual Faulkton Arts and Crafts Festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 19. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival was started as a fundraiser and continues in that role today, according to Beverly King, co-chair of the event. She said that proceeds also help to… Read more »
Construction project near Watertown slowed by weather conditions
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — A highway construction project east of Watertown won’t finish on time due to poor weather conditions that have plagued the project from the beginning. A 15-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 212 is being rebuilt from the junction of South Dakota Highway 15 to the Minnesota line. South Dakota DOT Project Engineer… Read more »
Pork producers should make flu vaccinations a priority
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – Pork producers preparing for winter should add flu vaccinations to their fall priority list. That’s the recommendation of both The National Pork Board and SDSU Extension Swine Specialist Dr. Bob (taller) Thaler. He says those vaccinations are good protection for both people and animals. He says producers want to make sure… Read more »
Thune says impeachment talk taking away from other work getting done
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KCCR) – House Democrats continue to move at full speed with seeking an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. South Dakota Senator John Thune says impeachment talk is taking way from other work getting done. Thune is hopeful that Congress can move some bi-partisan measures before the end of the year. Thune says… Read more »
NSU Theatre Department presents Brain from Planet X
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Northern State Theatre Department is presenting the musical, The Brain from Planet X. The event has eight shows starting on Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Johnson Fine Arts Center Black Box Theatre. Kane Anderson, Assistant Professor of Acting and Directing, is excited about the show. He said that a… Read more »
Southeastern keeping up with rapid developments in Sioux Falls area
MARION, S.D. (WNAX) – Combining rapid growth in electric service along with future needs is a challenge for Southeastern Electric. The cooperative, based in Marion, serves a large rural area along with rapidly growing residential developments near Sioux Falls and Harrisburg. Manager Brad Schardin says they hope to avoid major rate hikes next year. They… Read more »
Harrisburg teacher named Teacher of Year
OACOMA, S.D. (KWAT) — Amanda Harris, a fourth-grade teacher at Endeavor Elementary in the Harrisburg School District, has been named the 2020 South Dakota Teacher of the Year. Secretary of Education Ben Jones made the announcement at a banquet in Oacoma. Harris has taught in the Harrisburg School District since 2013. She has served on… Read more »