ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday is the 1st annual South Dakota Holistic Health Fair. Health & Wellness Coach Jess Nilson talks about what holistic living is. Nilson talks about the event that will take place at the Ramkota Hotel on Saturday. Nilson talks about some of the vendors that are scheduled to be there.… Read more »
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Reports of false alarm shootings at schools all across South Dakota
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Authorities this morning responded to a report of an active shooter at Mitchell High School. Dispatch received the call at around 9:20 AM. Mitchell Schools Superintendent Joe Graves. Mitchell police, South Dakota DCI agents, the Davison County Sheriff’s Office, the Hanson County Sheriff’s Office, and Mitchell Fire and EMS responded. Dispatch was able… Read more »
American for Prosperity-South Dakota opposes Amendment D
SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Recent polls have shown majority support to pass Medicaid expansion in South Dakota. There is opposition, however. Keith Moore, state director of American for Prosperity-South Dakota, says they want people to have insurance coverage. Moore says the expansion may overlook those that really need the coverage. Moore says better coverage is available at… Read more »
State Finals Snowfighter Roadeo held Wednesday in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- There was a roadeo in Pierre Wednesday afternoon, but this one involved snowplow drivers, plows and orange construction zone markers rather than cowboys, cowgirls, horses and bulls. Jason Humphrey is a Pierre Region Engineer for the South Dakota Department of Transportation. He says the State Finals Snowfighter Roadeo is a fun competition that… Read more »
Counterfeit fentanyl-laced Oxycodone pills found in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A medical situation earlier this week turned into the discovery of counterfeit fentanyl-laced Oxycodone pills in Pierre. Pierre Police Captain Bryan Walz says officers on scene quickly identified the subject was exhibiting signs of a potential drug overdose. Walz says they used an identification tool to determine the pill was a blue, M30… Read more »
Sweetland Wind Farm’s request to move power lines was approved
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approves a request by a proposed wind farm to move a set of power lines needed for the project. Mollie Smith is a lawyer representing the Sweetland Wind Farm and says they would like to adjust the route of a transmission line on the project. Smith says… Read more »
Board of Regents approve expansion of West River Health Science Center
MADISON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved the expansion of the West River Health Science Center in Rapid City. It’s a joint project of Black Hills State and South Dakota State Universities. It would provide teaching space and resources for nursing training. Black Hills State President Laurie Nichols said they have made… Read more »
Meade County Commission drafts a proposal for a shooting range
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Meade County Commission has drafted a proposed shooting range ordinance in response to the proposed $10 million shooting range complex to be located near the intersection of Elk Vale Road and Elk Creek Road in Meade County. After being made aware by those opposing the gun range that the county could… Read more »
South 12 Str from 4th to 6th Ave SW closed Thursday for utility work
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Thursday, October 13, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: South 12th Street from 4th to 6th Ave SW The road is expected to remain closed until 10/14/2022; motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.
Yankton School Board approve land for child education center
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board approved spending six hundred thousand dollars to buy twelve acres of land for the new, early childhood education center. Board President Frani Kieffer says it’s a bold move. Kieffer says early education is critical to a child’s development. Kieffer says its been a long process to get to this… Read more »