PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – State tax revenues are flat in South Dakota and will probably fall short at the end of the fiscal year. Tamara Darnell, Chief Fiscal & Program Analyst for the Legislative Research Council, gave an update to the legislature’s Executive Board. Darnell says it is unlikely the state will hit budget goals… Read more »
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Fireworks displays depend on local officials
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While many Fourth of July fireworks celebrations are being postponed or cancelled this summer, the State of South Dakota is going ahead with a big show planned for Mt. Rushmore on July 3. In Yankton, where the fireworks have been postponed, City Manager Amy Leon says they are relying on advice… Read more »
Pandemic forces changes in how medical services are provided
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The coronavirus pandemic has forced many changes in how medical services are provided. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says the virus has moved many patients to use technology for their medical visits. Ekeren says they now have to figure out how best to treat their patients… Read more »
Pair of law enforcement employees punished for social media posts
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A pair of people who work in South Dakota law enforcement have been punished for social media posts they made about the death of George Floyd and the ensuing protests. The Rapid City Journal reports that the state attorney general’s office said a contractor is no longer working with the… Read more »
Coronavirus cases increase by 33 in South Dakota, no new deaths reported
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Lisa Kaczke Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Dakota increased by 33 and no new deaths were reported on Monday. South Dakota has a total of 5,471 COVID-19 cases as of Monday, according to the state health department. That doesn’t include people who show symptoms… Read more »
Sioux Falls Police searching for teen accused of attempted murder
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Police in Sioux Falls are searching for a 17-year-old accused of attempted murder during riots that developed from a protest on May 31 over the death of George Floyd. Sioux Falls police say they have video of the teen throwing rocks at police, then pulling a handgun from his pants… Read more »
Remaining exam stations to open by appointment only
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s 20 remaining driver license exam stations will open by appointment only starting June 15. The exam stations are located in: Armour, Belle Fourche, Chamberlain, Custer, Elk Point, Hot Springs, Madison, Martin, Milbank, North Sioux City, Parker, Pine Ridge, Rosebud, Sisseton, Spearfish, Sturgis, Vermillion, Wagner, Webster and Winner. Starting… Read more »
Man arrested in connection with fatal assault in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — Police in Rapid City have made an arrest in a fatal assault at a local motel. Officers were sent to the motel Saturday about 10 p.m. on a report of an assault and found the victim in a room unresponsive. Emergency responders determined the man had died. Investigators… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:45 on KSDN
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
Region impacted by storms, more likely on the way
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The region felt the impact of thunderstorms last night and more could be on the horizon this evening. Ryan Lueck, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen, said that moisture amounts ranged from 1 to 3 inches during last night’s activity. He said that the winds were the big problem,… Read more »