PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- There have been some disrupted school board meetings in the state and across the country as parents and administrators clash over face mask mandates and other related issues. Wade Pogany, Executive Director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota, says public input is part of the processs. Pogany says school boards always… Read more »
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Rapid City Police Department react to allegation of racism
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The Rapid City Police Department has long been the subject of allegations from the local indigenous community of racism, calls that have been amplified by recent clashes between activists and law enforcement. Brendyn Medina, spokesperson for the RCPD, said historical trauma is something taken very seriously within the department. Medina said despite… Read more »
SD PUC Commissioner express concerns over utility regulations
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Long time South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Gary Hanson says he is concerned about the direction of utility regulation. He says political maneuvering has become more apparent. Hanson says working state to state has become more difficult even as the need for more energy rises. Hanson says they are dealing with more multi… Read more »
Nick Tilsen had his court appearance regarding Mt Rushmore Protest on Wednesday
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Yesterday, Nick Tilsen, president of NDN Collective, appeared for an evidentiary hearing at the Pennington County Courthouse regarding an incident that took place during former President Donald Trump’s visit to Mount Rushmore last year. The incident resulted in the arrests of Tilsen and 21 other indigenous activists following a confrontation with law… Read more »
SD Supreme Court rules Gosch doesn’t have to release names of legislators supporting special session to consider Ravnsborg impeachment
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled the state Speaker of the House doesn’t have to release names of legislators supporting a special session to consider the possible impeachment of the state’s attorney general. House Speaker Spencer Gosch of Glenham tells DRG Media Group the information being requested by the South Dakota Newspaper… Read more »
Avera Health Foundation invites you to Aberdeen’s “2021 Deck the Halls”
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Avera Foundation’s 2021 Deck the Halls event and fundraiser to support Avera Cancer Institute in Aberdeen will be held Nov. 8 through Dec. 4. The event can be supported in a variety of ways. Individuals can: Buy tickets for the in-person holiday party on Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at… Read more »
Karl’s TV and Appliance to help collect wheelchairs for Hope Haven
ROCK VALLEY, I.A.(Press Release)- Hope Haven International Ministries is conducting a regional wheelchair drive November 1st-December 31st. Karl’s TV & Appliance locations throughout the upper Midwest will serve as designated collection sites for community members to drop off their new or used wheelchairs and mobility aids (No power wheelchairs or wooden crutches/canes are being accepted… Read more »
SD citizens to hold ‘Mandate Freedom’ rally in Pierre during special session
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- In support of statements released Tuesday, October 26, 2021 by South Dakota Legislators calling for a Special Session to discuss the ongoing Covid exemption discriminations and policies facing the state and nation, concerned citizens and grass-roots organizations from across South Dakota will converge at the state capital in Pierre, SD, Monday, November… 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 decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,234. The state had 312 new cases and 380 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,393. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Government Operations and Audit Committee meet to deal with Governor Noem & her daughter
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature are following up on the questions around the state Appraiser Certification Program and the possible intervention of Governor Kristi Noem to help her daughter obtain the certification. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls attempted to question Labor Secretary Marcia Hultman… Read more »