PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health through Friday. The death total currently at 2,057. The state had 331 new cases and 74 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,589. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
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Aberdeen-area storm with 80 mph gusts knocks over power poles, damages trees and crops
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Heavy rain was falling — sometimes sideways — Sunday evening when a severe thunderstorm passed through the Aberdeen area. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the Brentford/Conde area, though no tornado had formed by 7:15 p.m. The storm featured heavy rain and winds, causing substantial damage, especially to… Read more »
Senator Rounds encourages everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19
MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says those that are not yet vaccinated against Covid-19 should seriously consider it. Rounds says its easy to find a vaccination. There has been resistance by some to getting the shots. Rounds says he thinks that is related to mandates. Rounds told a forum crowd at Dakotafest last… Read more »
Governor Noem weigh in on COVID-19
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Covid-19 infections numbers are rising again in South Dakota with just over three hundred active cases and over one hundred people hospitalized. Governor Kristi Noem says they continue to watch the hospital numbers. Noem says people should take advantage of the free shots. Hospitalization has gone up in South Dakota over the last… Read more »
Grant applied for the RCR&E project in the Black Hills
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A grant application for a major railroad improvement project is in the works. South Dakota Transportation Department Secretary Joel Jundt told the Railroad Board this week the application for the RCR & E project has been submitted. The project would replace and upgrade the rail line from Ft Pierre to the Black Hills.… Read more »
Audra Scheel named Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year at Dakotafest
MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- Audra Scheel of Alpena was named “Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year” at Dakotafest in Mitchell. She says she appreciates the honor. Scheel says she and her husband have an active operation. Scheel had some advice for young families starting out in ag. Scheel was one of five finalists named for the award.
28 South Dakota FFA members earn American degree, top FFA award
INDIANAPOLIS, I.N.(WNAX)- The National FFA Convention will be held October 27 through the 30th in Indianapolis, Indiana. And 28 South Dakota FFA members will be honored at the event as they’ve earned their FFA American Degrees. South Dakota FFA Foundation Executive Director Geri (eye-dee) Eide says that’s the top award given out by the FFA.… Read more »
SD Department of Corrections provide update on their hiring to Department of Appropriations
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Corrections has hired a California consulting company to do an extensive study of operations at the state penitentiary in Sioux Falls. Corrections Department interim Secretary Tim Reisch appeared before the legislatures interim Joint Committee on Appropriations. Reisch says they study will be split into several teams. Reisch… Read more »
Human Services Center struggle to fill their jobs
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Human Services Center in Yankton continues to struggle to fill many vacant jobs. Laurie Gill, Secretary of the Department of Social Services, updated the interim Joint Committee on Appropriations on their employee situation. Gill says they continue to look for people to fill those jobs. Gill says they have four units that… Read more »
Governor Noem express concerns about the drought conditions in the state
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Drought conditions continue to intensify across most of South Dakota. Governor Kristi Noem says its becoming critical. Noem says there are federal programs available for crop producers. She says she took the actions she could to help producers. Noem says the drought and impacts to ag production will also show up in state… Read more »