PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — Influenza cases are still rising in South Dakota. State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton talked about the numbers. Since those numbers were released, it’s been learned that a fourth grade boy in southeastern South Dakota has become the first child in the state to die of flu-related complications this winter. As for… Read more »
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Messina returning to Brown County Fair
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The second act for this year’s Brown County Fair was announced this morning. Jo Dee Messina will be returning to the stage and be the opening act on the Saturday of the fair, according the BCF Manager Derek Ricci. He said that fans will be very familiar with Messina. The fair… Read more »
Brookings man arrested for animal cruelty
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – Brookings police arrest a man for animal cruelty after he posted a video on social media. Assistant Police Chief Derrick Powers says the video showed the male torturing and killing an injured cat. He says the investigation identified the man in the video a 19-year-old from Brookings. The male suspect was… Read more »
National Grain Bin Safety Week hits home for Gov. Noem
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – This is National Grain Bin Safety Week (Feb. 16-22). The subject hits home for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, who grew up on a farm in Hamlin County and lost her father in a grain bin accident. She says farmers and ranchers work with dangerous equipment every day. While you… Read more »
Avera leader says hospital wants to be on side of patients
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Modern medicine has become a triangle of sorts between patients, providers and insurance companies. The patient and providers both depend on the insurance companies to pay for appropriate treatments. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says they want to be on the side of their patients. Ekeren… Read more »
Legislators keeping an eye on flooding issue
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Legislative leaders in Pierre are also keeping an eye on ongoing recovery efforts in towns and counties. Many counties had road and bridge damage from several rounds of flooding and storms last year. House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte says the state is on the edge right now. Qualm says… Read more »
Workforce development on back burner this session
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Workforce development was a hot button issue in some past legislative sessions but has not seen the same level of interest this year. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says there are some ongoing programs. Hunhoff says a program that could encourage housing is another important piece. Hunhoff says legislative turn over… Read more »
Congressman Dusty Johnson announces he will seek re-election
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota Congressman and Fort Pierre native Dusty Johnson today (Wed.) officially announced his intent to seek another term in the US House of Representatives. In his re-election campaign announcement video, Johnson says during his first term he accomplished several things to strengthen South Dakota. Johnson, a republican in the… Read more »
Therapy dog bill passes Senate
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – A bill to allow certified therapy dogs to accompany vulnerable witnesses when testifying in South Dakota Circuit courts gains unanimous approval from the Senate Health and Human Services Committee Wednesday. Hughes County States Attorney Roxanne Hammond tried to use such a dog in a 2019 rape case, but was denied by… Read more »
Tyler Wilcox annual blood drive breaks records
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The annual Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive in Pierre and Fort Pierre has been named the America’s Blood Centers’ Blood Drive of the Year for 2019. Vitalant senior donor recruitment representative Abbie Arneson says the national recognition will officially be given March 10 during the ABC Awards… Read more »