PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The governing board of South Dakota’s public universities has made a slew of decisions, including to freeze tuition and fees for next year. Board of Regents president Kevin Schieffer said the financial uncertainty due to the global coronavirus pandemic led them to the decision to keep tuition and fees level through… Read more »
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Rapid City Police investigating human remains found at golf course
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Police say they are investigating human remains that were discovered near a creek on a Rapid City golf course. A grounds keeper at the Rapid City Elks Golf Course discovered a human skull on Tuesday. The Rapid City Police Department’s investigations unit searched the area and located most of the… Read more »
Economic rescue plan includes forgivable loans
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The massive economic rescue plan passed by Congress has a number of programs aimed at helping businesses stay afloat and keep their employees. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says one program involves forgivable loans. Rounds says companies need to keep their people on the payroll. Rounds says the money will come… Read more »
Intersection to be closed for work on water and sewer lines
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at 8 a.m. today the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for work on water & sewer lines: South 8th Street & 9th Ave SW Work is expected to last thru Thursday, April 9. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.
Yankton County Commission looking for advice on conducting meetings
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton County Commission is waiting for advice from the state on how to conduct their meetings in the future. Many government bodies are going to phone or online meetings due to the social distancing guidelines. Commission Chair Cheri Loest says they have asked the Governor’s office for clarification. Loest says… Read more »
Noem wants people to remain calm during outbreak
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — South Dakota is not New York and Governor Kristi Noem wants people to keep cool. She says South Dakota will get through this as long as everyone does what they’re supposed to do. The Governor says government can only do so much – this is not China where “draconian” measures have… Read more »
Lawmakers attempted to pass bills that provide immediate help
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators took over 15 hours to work through the last day of the 2020 session this week. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says they tried to pass bills that would provide some immediate help. Cwach says they approved a small business loan fund. A bill that would have expanded… Read more »
Questions abound about high school graduations
AVON, S.D. (WNAX) – With no classes in South Dakota schools through at least May 1, schools are figuring out how to help seniors get done, and then work out graduation. Tom Culver, Superintendent for the Avon School District, says they are getting questions. Culver says their plans will depend on if and how gathering… Read more »
Bill allows for extension of driver license renewals
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Gov. Kristi Noem has signed legislation that gives the Department of Public Safety Cabinet Secretary the authority to order the temporary extension of the expiration date for certain driver licenses. Senate Bill 190, which was passed Monday by state legislators on the session’s final day, gives DPS Cabinet Secretary Craig… Read more »
Northern State to offer Master of Science in Accounting Analytics
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – This fall, the Northern State University School of Business will begin offering a Master of Science in Accounting Analytics. The program, approved Wednesday by the South Dakota Board of Regents, will help fill a need in the regional workforce while providing graduates with cutting-edge competencies in the high-demand field of… Read more »