News Category: Local News

Pierre School District addressing the teacher shortage issue

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Schools across South Dakota continue to struggle to get to full staffing before classes begin soon.  Pierre School Superintendent Kelly Glodt says the Pierre School District is no different, but they are finding a way to make things work. At a recent meeting of school administrators in Sioux Falls Glodt says some extreme… Read more »

Pierre School District addressing the teacher shortage issue

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Schools across South Dakota continue to struggle to get to full staffing before classes begin soon.  Pierre School Superintendent Kelly Glodt says the Pierre School District is no different, but they are finding a way to make things work. At a recent meeting of school administrators in Sioux Falls Glodt says some extreme… Read more »

Drought conditions dropping water levels at Missouri River basin

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Ongoing dry conditions are dropping the water levels of the big reservoirs in the Missouri River basin, and that causes other issues. Chuck McWillams heads up the Drought Response Team with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha. McWilliams says those low lakes brings in plenty of shore weeds. The low water levels threaten… Read more »

Drought conditions dropping water levels at Missouri River basin

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Ongoing dry conditions are dropping the water levels of the big reservoirs in the Missouri River basin, and that causes other issues. Chuck McWillams heads up the Drought Response Team with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha. McWilliams says those low lakes brings in plenty of shore weeds. The low water levels threaten… Read more »

Board of Regent schools to see changes at the start of school year

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- When parents and students move back to state university campuses there will be changes both visible and hidden. South Dakota Board of Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says they have had a big infusion of federal money. Maher says students will see no change in tuition this fall. Maher says that will be… Read more »

Board of Regent schools to see changes at the start of school year

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- When parents and students move back to state university campuses there will be changes both visible and hidden. South Dakota Board of Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says they have had a big infusion of federal money. Maher says students will see no change in tuition this fall. Maher says that will be… Read more »

Water/wastewater assistance available in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Assistance for South Dakota families whose water/wastewater service has been disconnected or who are at risk of losing access to water service may be available through the Department of Social Services (DSS). “Water/wastewater service is key to maintaining a habitable and healthy home,” said DSS Cabinet Secretary Laurie Gill. “If your… Read more »

Water/wastewater assistance available in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Assistance for South Dakota families whose water/wastewater service has been disconnected or who are at risk of losing access to water service may be available through the Department of Social Services (DSS). “Water/wastewater service is key to maintaining a habitable and healthy home,” said DSS Cabinet Secretary Laurie Gill. “If your… Read more »

Aftermath following fire at Yankton Middle School

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The clean up continues at Yankton Middle School following a small fire last week that caused smoke and water damage. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says water caused most of the damage. Kindle says the damage extended beyond the one room where the fire occurred. Kindle says their goal is to open the building for… Read more »

Aftermath following fire at Yankton Middle School

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The clean up continues at Yankton Middle School following a small fire last week that caused smoke and water damage. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says water caused most of the damage. Kindle says the damage extended beyond the one room where the fire occurred. Kindle says their goal is to open the building for… Read more »

South Dakota first responders endorse Amendment D

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- South Dakota’s first responders are joining the campaign to expand Medicaid by supporting the passage of Constitutional Amendment “D”. Amy Marsh is with the state EMS Association. Marsh says Medicaid expansion is critical for health care in rural areas. Marsh says state voters should approve the amendment in November. The expansion would provide… Read more »

South Dakota first responders endorse Amendment D

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- South Dakota’s first responders are joining the campaign to expand Medicaid by supporting the passage of Constitutional Amendment “D”. Amy Marsh is with the state EMS Association. Marsh says Medicaid expansion is critical for health care in rural areas. Marsh says state voters should approve the amendment in November. The expansion would provide… Read more »

COVID-19 hospitalization on the rise in South Dakota

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Health care facilities are still seeing a steady number of people with Covid-19 infections. Liz Healy with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says they continue to have people coming in. Healy says the symptoms patients are reporting have changed. Healy says it appears that vaccinations are keeping the disease from getting much… Read more »

COVID-19 hospitalization on the rise in South Dakota

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Health care facilities are still seeing a steady number of people with Covid-19 infections. Liz Healy with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says they continue to have people coming in. Healy says the symptoms patients are reporting have changed. Healy says it appears that vaccinations are keeping the disease from getting much… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 10 new COVID-19 related deaths(2 in Brown County)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 10 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,973. The state had 1,372 new cases and 1,487 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 4,308. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 10 new COVID-19 related deaths(2 in Brown County)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 10 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,973. The state had 1,372 new cases and 1,487 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 4,308. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

Update on the Brown County Fair that starts next week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Brown County Fair begins this Monday.  Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley provides an update on what to look forward to. Kippley reminds everyone that the fair are still looking for more volunteers to help out. Grandstand entertainment will begin Monday & Tuesday with the Dakotah Stampede Rodeo.  Kippley encourages everyone to… Read more »

Update on the Brown County Fair that starts next week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Brown County Fair begins this Monday.  Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley provides an update on what to look forward to. Kippley reminds everyone that the fair are still looking for more volunteers to help out. Grandstand entertainment will begin Monday & Tuesday with the Dakotah Stampede Rodeo.  Kippley encourages everyone to… Read more »

Mitchell man found guilty of entering or refusing to leave school board meeting

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- A Mitchell man who did not comply with a mask mandate at a Mitchell School Board meeting in September 2020 and refused to leave when asked to do so was found guilty of entering or refusing to leave a property after notice.  41-year old Reed Bender was ordered to pay a $400 fine… Read more »

Mitchell man found guilty of entering or refusing to leave school board meeting

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- A Mitchell man who did not comply with a mask mandate at a Mitchell School Board meeting in September 2020 and refused to leave when asked to do so was found guilty of entering or refusing to leave a property after notice.  41-year old Reed Bender was ordered to pay a $400 fine… Read more »