YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The debate continues over the use of face masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Yankton Doctor Mike Pietila says masks can be very effective. Pietila, the head of the Intensive Care Unit at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, says they continue to get new information. Pietila says people have to… Read more »
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Plans progressing to make online SNAP available as soon as possible
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved South Dakota’s request to be able to provide online purchasing of food to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program households– but the start date has yet to be determined. State Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill says SNAP benefits give a much-needed boost to… Read more »
Barnett Pleased with Primary Turnout
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The June 2 primary in South Dakota was conducted in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Secretary of State Steve Barnett says they tried to prepare as much as they could. Barnett’s office sent out absentee ballot requests to all registered voters in the state which led to a heavy early… Read more »
More Hot Weather in Store
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While the area has experienced plenty of summer-like conditions already, according to the calendar summer is just getting started. Laura Edwards, State Climatologist, said more hot weather is on the way. She said it is a bit more difficult to predict upcoming wind. Forecasters are unsure when it comes to precipitation.
Yankton conducts random testing on remote learning
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton School District is planning to welcome students back to their buildings on Aug. 24. Students were sent home on March 13 as the coronavirus pandemic was spreading. Lessons from that point were online and in take home packets. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they had some random testing to see how… Read more »
Highway Patrol Adds 11 Troopers
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – With the South Dakota State Capitol behind them under a warm cloudless blue sky 11 South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper Recruits officially transitioned to Troopers last Friday. Graduation for the 62nd Class of Highway Patrol officers was postponed from earlier this year due to coronavirus concerns. Colonel Rick Miller of the… Read more »
State reports three new COVID deaths; active cases continue to drop
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Department of Health reported three new deaths today as active cases of COVID-19 continue to drop. Two of the deaths occurred in Pennington County and the other was in Jackson County. That brings that state’s death total to 81. South Dakota had 49 new cases to go along with 57… Read more »
Welcome home ceremony for Army National Guard Wednesday in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – A welcome home ceremony is scheduled for 69 soldiers with the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 152nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion at the T.F. Riggs High School gymnasium in Pierre on Wednesday, June 24 at 5 p.m. The Pierre-based unit is returning home after serving on an 11-month deployment in… Read more »
AACF makes grants to Salvation Army, Boys & Girls Club, PC, Northern, GROW SD
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – In the past few months, the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation made grants to local organizations to support their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In April, the AACF made grants of $1,500 each to the Salvation Army and Aberdeen Area Boys & Girls Club to support their activities responding to the… Read more »
One killed, another seriously injured in crash west of Gettysburg
GETTYSURG, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another person was seriously injured late Thursday night in a two-vehicle crash west of Gettysburg. Names of the three persons involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was westbound on U.S. Highway 212 when the driver lost control… Read more »