BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The voters of South Dakota a week ago approved the legalization of both recreational and medical marijuana. The legalization of recreational marijuana through a constitutional amendment surprised many and creates some immediate issues for law enforcement and the judicial system. Possession of marijuana remains illegal until July 1. Brookings County States… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
It appears warmer temps may be in store this month
AMES, Iowa (WNAX) – While an active La Nina continues to form over the Pacific Ocean, there are questions if it will follow the usual script. Past La Nina’s have led to cooler than normal winter temperatures over the northern plains, with some increase in snow. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in… Read more »
Surgeon General visits testing site in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Surgeon General of the United States Vice Admiral Jerome Adams joined state health officials in Pierre Tuesday at the opening of a mass testing site for Covid-19. Adams says he understands the pandemic is wearing on people across the country. Adams expects the general public to have access to the vaccine… Read more »
Yankton School District uses alternate testing to track students
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Due to the school year ending early last spring because of the pandemic, students did not complete their yearly standardized tests. The Yankton School Board got an update at their meeting Monday night from the testing that was done. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they were able to use some alternative testing… Read more »
Higher education task force to meet this week
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The SB55 task force will meet on campus at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion on Thursday. The task force was created by this year’s legislature to study the state’s public higher education system and come up with recommendations. USD President Sheila Gestring, a member of the task force, says… Read more »
Norland named Director of Development at Presentation
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Presentation College is pleased to announce the arrival of Barbara Norland, MSL as the institution’s new Director of Development. Norland joins the Advancement team with over 28 years of experience, working within the sectors of philanthropy, sales, and marketing. Her previous work experience includes Director of Development and Communications at… Read more »
Avera St. Luke’s moves to next step of surge plan
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – As COVID-19 cases surge across the Midwest, Avera is renewing a public education campaign to encourage everyone to wear protective face masks to slow the spread of the virus. “As the pandemic has progressed over the past several months, scientific evidence for the use of masks has strengthened,” said Jawad… Read more »
Active COVID cases, hospitalizations, death all increase
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Active COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths all increased according to totals released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 1,024 confirmed cases and 691 recoveries, pushing the amount of active infections to 16,595. Hospitalizations associated with the virus also increased by 39 to 607. The state reported… Read more »
Waubay man identified in fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash near Waubay
WAUBAY, S.D. (Press Release) – A Waubay, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Saturday morning in a vehicle-pedestrian crash near Waubay. A 2005 Chevy Classic car was northbound on Day County One when it struck Louis Buck Elk, the 37-year-old pedestrian, who was in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at… Read more »
Firefighters respond to structure fire at Wylie Park
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to a Tuesday morning structure fire at Wylie Park. Battalion Chief Stacy Vrchota said the fire was noticed by a person walking or running near the building. He said hay in the building made extinguishing the fire a bit more difficult. Five goats and several chickens were… Read more »