PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,438. The state had 366 new cases and 360 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,336. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
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SD Legislature to deal with a number of issues next year
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The 2022 session of the South Dakota legislature begins next month & promises to be action packed. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry, says there are a lot of key issues. Owen says marijuana, sales taxes and pay raises will also get extensive debate. Owen says the… Read more »
States waiting for funds coming from the infrastructure bill
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While Congress is racing to wrap up its work for the year, states are still waiting to see how much and when they will see funding for many programs. South Dakota Department of Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt updated the Transportation Commission on what they know about the federal dollars. Jundt says the continue… Read more »
Cities looking at Governor Noem’s budget request for 6% raises for state employees
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Governor Kristi Noem has proposed giving state employees a six percent raise as part of her 2023 budget plan. While good for workers, that may cause problems for local governments. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says while they have an agreement with the workers union, that may need to be adjusted. Leon says… Read more »
Marijuana to be discussed in next year’s legislative session
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators will again debate marijuana in the 2022 session. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion was a member of the interim adult use marijuana committee and says there have been several possible bills tossed around. Rusch says there are a lot of details connected to recreational marijuana usage. Rusch says if legislators… Read more »
Holiday Garbage Change
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Christmas Holiday observance on Friday, December 24th, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Friday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8:00 A.M., Thursday, December 23rd, 2021. Both Thursday & Friday’s garbage will be picked up on… Read more »
Pierre schools reacting to social media threats
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- On Friday, warnings came out of a possible threat to schools across the country through a challenge on the social media app Tik Tok. Some schools did as a precaution, not hold classes due to loosely unconfirmed and non-credible threats. Pierre School District Superintendent says social media has changed school safety and more.… Read more »
Recap of the weather hitting the region on Wednesday
AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Weather observers are trying to get a perspective on the intense storm system that moved through the region in the middle of this week. Iowa State Climatologist Justin Glisan says it was historic in many ways. Glisan moderated the North Central Region monthly climate update. He says damage was widespread from severe thunderstorms… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 3 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,430. The state had 398 new cases and 140 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,335. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Threat closes RC Area Schools Today
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – Schools across the Rapid City Area System have been canceled today after a threat was received. According to the Rapid City Police Department, they were notified of a threatening social media post directed at a ‘North Middle School.’ Law enforcement began investigating the origin of the post to determine whether or… Read more »