ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The last day for students at the Aberdeen public school system will be May 15. That decision was approved by the Aberdeen Public Board of Education at its regular meeting Tuesday. In a phone interview prior to the meeting, Superintendent Becky Guffin said at least one designated teacher inservice day has… Read more »
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Judge cancels permit for Keystone XL oil pipeline
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. judge has canceled a key permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline that’s expected to stretch from Canada to Nebraska. The ruling Wednesday marks another setback for the disputed project that got underway less than two weeks ago following years of delays. The judge says the U.S. Army Corps… Read more »
Rapid City Police reports series of gun thefts from unlocked vehicles
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — Rapid City Police say they need the public’s help to stem the recent trend of gun thefts from unlocked parked vehicles in Rapid City. Officials say there have been a series of recent thefts in each part of the city over the last two weeks. Brendyn Medina of the police… Read more »
Revenue drops all tied to pandemic
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – There are some glimpses of the coming revenue gap for state government with video lottery returns down over two million dollars a week and tourism bookings down some 70 percent. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls says they are seeing the mixed signs. Nesiba, a member of the Joint… Read more »
Schools starting budget talks
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Warnings from South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem of “shocking” sales tax numbers are being heard around the state. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they have started budget talks early. Kindle says they talked about some spending options. School district voters approved a $1.8 million property tax opt out in February,… Read more »
Run off expected to be above normal, less than last year
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The Corps of Engineers is anticipating another year of above normal runoff in the Missouri River basin. Kevin Grode with the Corps in Omaha says run off should be less than last year. Grode says they expect above normal numbers all year. Grode says soil moisture maps show an extensive area… Read more »
Saints Day of Caring helps students who remain on campus
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Presentation College has found a way to reach out to a group of students who are not able to return to the their homes. The college hosted a Saints Day of Caring last week and raised funds for more than three dozen students who remain on campus. Matthew Blair, Vice President… Read more »
No increase in health insurance premiums for Pierre School Dist. employees
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Pierre School District employees will not see an increase in their health insurance premiums for the second year in a row. Business manager Darla Mayer (mayor) says Pierre is one of approximately 70 school districts participating in the Associated School Boards of South Dakota health insurance pool. Mayer says staff… Read more »
SDPB to examine impact of COVID on Smithfield Foods Thursday night
VERMILLION, S.D. (Press Release) – SDPB examines the health, social and economic impact of COVID on Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls and the pork industry and ag economy in South Dakota. Join host Stephanie Rissler and guests on the next episode of South Dakota FOCUS, Thursday, April 16, 8 p.m. (7 MT) on SDPB1 and… Read more »
South Dakota surpasses 1,100 positive cases of COVID-19
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The number of people testing positive for the coronavirus in South Dakota has surpassed 1,100. Health officials said Wednesday that 180 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in the last day, bringing the statewide total to 1,168 cases. The Smithfield Foods meat processing plant in Sioux Falls continues to be… Read more »