PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,888. The state had 134 new cases and 109 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,933. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
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SD Dept of Health reported in 7 COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 7 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,886. The state had 187 new cases and 213 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,910. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
South Dakota law enforcement call for resignation of Attorney General Ravnsborg
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- The South Dakota Fraternal Order of Police, South Dakota Chiefs’of Police Association and the South Dakota Sheriffs Association are unified in requesting Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg resign as South Dakota Attorney General. Ravnsborg’s involvement in the death of Joe Boever on September 12thhave resulted in a lack of confidence in his ability… Read more »
House bill to restrict transgender student’s participation in sports passed the House
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would restrict transgender student’s participation in sports has been approved by the South Dakota House. HB1217 is titled “To Promote Fairness in Women’s Sports.” House Majority Leader Kent Peterson says the bill got extensive debate in committee and on the House floor. Peterson says there is broad support for the… Read more »
Bill to expand broadband internet in South Dakota pass Appropriation Committee
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would authorize up to one hundred million dollars for broadband expansion in South Dakota is moving through the legislature. Governor Kristi Noem put a plug in for the bill. Noem says there are grants available to companies interested in expanding broadband services. The bill was included in the Governors budget… Read more »
SD House Speaker assembles committee to oversee the impeachment of Attorney General
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota House Speaker Spencer Gosch has assembled a ten-member committee to oversee the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. House Minority Leader Jamie Smith of Sioux Falls says he has been involved in the discussions. Smith says it could take a few days to set direction. Smith says democrats will have representation… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported in 7 COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 7 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,879. The state had 143 new confirmed cases and 140 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,944. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce talks upcoming events in March
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming in March, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce is hosting a pair of luncheons and another cracker barrel session. President Gail Ochs talks about the first luncheon coming on March 4th. The luncheon starts at 12pm at the Ramkota. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Ochs talks about the 2nd luncheon,… Read more »
Bill to depoliticize the Board of Regents passed SD House Education Committee
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A hoghoused bill that would change the political make up of the South Dakota Board of Regents passed out of the House Education Committee after some debate. Representative Sue Peterson of Sioux Falls led the effort to rewrite the rules for the Regents. Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown didn’t like the process. Representative… Read more »
Flu season is down in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A side benefit of Covid-19 precautions seems to be very low flu numbers this winter. South Dakota State Epidemiologist, Dr Josh Clayton says this is normally the peak time for flu. Clayton says this is a very unusual season. Clayton says a flu shot can still provide protection. Clayton says a flu shot… Read more »