PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee this morning debated the legislative map approved by the Senate yesterday. Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre, Chair of the Senate Redistricting Committee, says the new map is called “Blackbird two point oh one A”. Representative Richard Vasgaard of Centerville said he opposes the map because of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota lawmakers will attempt again today to find an agreement on a new legislative district map. The House and Senate were not able to agree yesterday on a plan both chambers could support. During debate, Senator Lee Schoenbeck of Watertown said members have to stop looking at their own districts. Schoenbeck says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Busy week in Pierre as South Dakota lawmakers will hold a  special session Tuesday to consider possible impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says the actual impeachment session is new to everyone. Peterson says once the select committee is approved, the session may recess for… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Two weeks ago, Vitalant announced a “critical shortage” of blood in the Black Hills. Tori Robbins, communications manager at Vitalant, said while the demand has eased, donors are still needed. Robbins said while all blood-types, platelets and plasma are in-demand, O-type blood remains needed. Robbins, who has been a regular blood donor… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Avera Sacred Heart Hospital along with the Yankton Medical Clinic will be holding Covid-19 vaccination clinics this week for kids ages five to eleven. Avera Sacred Heart Infection Control Specialist Liz Healy says they have two clinics this week. Healy says it’s a quick, simple process. Healy says they will work to make… Read more »

FREEMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- The Freeman School Board wants to talk to neighboring districts about future cooperation and possible consolidation. Superintendent Jake Tietje says they sent a survey out to every household in their district. Tietje says they have reached out to their neighbors. Tietje says they contacted all their neighboring school districts. Tietje says they aren’t… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Here’s a look back at what happened in Pierre Monday regarding setting the districts in South Dakota for the next 10 years. In the morning, the two chambers set up Affairs Committees for both the House & Senate to get approvals of the maps from each chamber. The House Affair Committee approved the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00am on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for patching work. South Grand and Goodrich Ave Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed. The road is expected to reopen at the end of the day on TuesdaAB