PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Millions of dollars in federal childcare tax credits will soon be flowing out across the country, and the scammers won’t be far behind. Jessie Schmidt with the Better Business Bureau of South Dakota says all the federal payouts have attracted the scams. Schmidt says people will get the childcare payments the same way… Read more »
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Health care providers struggling to find employees
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Like most businesses, health care providers are struggling to find more employees. The pandemic of the last year has added to the turnover pressures. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says its difficult at all levels. Ekeren says finding specialized providers is very challenging. Avera Sacred Heart has started… Read more »
Military plays FREE in Aberdeen at local entertainment centers during Independence Day weekend
Aberdeen, SD (Press Release) – In honor of Independence Day, Allevity Entertainment and Thunder Road are offering all active and retired military free ways to play on Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4. “Our military members deserve to relax and enjoy Independence Day. We are pleased to recognize the commitment of our service men… 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 2,033. The state had 19 new cases and 34 recoveries, increasing active infections to 146. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Governor Noem deploys South Dakota National Guard to Texas for border security
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that up to fifty South Dakota National Guard troops are being deployed to Texas to help the secure the border between the United States and Mexico. This is in response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s request for help to respond to ongoing violations of state and… Read more »
Storybook Land Theatre begins their 33rd season this week
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Started today Storybook Land Theatre began their 33rd season. The season began with Fuzzy & Brown Bear & The Flying Fluffy Worm. Writer Michelle Schaunaman tells us more about it. The show continues Wednesday & Friday at 7pm each night. Manager Director with the Aberdeen Community Theatre Brian Schultz talks about working in… Read more »
Human Services Center in Yankton looking for employees
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Human Services Center in Yankton, like most employers, is having a difficult time finding enough workers. Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill says some units have been closed for a while. Gill says they are doing an evaluation of the role the Human Services Center plays in mental health services in… Read more »
Young driver in SD will follow new guidelines beginning July 1st
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Young drivers in South Dakota will have new rules of the road as of July first. Jane Schrank, head of the states Driver License Program, says drivers between 14 and 18, getting their first permit, will need more extensive training. Schrank says there are other new restrictions being added. Schrank says drivers ed… Read more »
Governor Noem stops at Mount Rushmore Sunday
MT. RUSHMORE, S.D.(KELO)- Though she won’t joined by a President this year over the 4th of July, Governor Kristi Noem nonetheless visited Mount Rushmore Sunday. Last year, President Donald Trump visited during the Fourth and there was a big fireworks show. This year, the Biden Administration rejected South Dakota’s permit application for fireworks. The Park… Read more »
More lessons from the SD Joint Committee on Appropriations trip east river
(WNAX)- The tour of eastern South Dakota state facilities by a legislative committee has led to more questions and ideas. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, says a stop at the Human Services Center brought up several concerns and questions. Hunhoff says the growing shortage of nurses was highlighted… Read more »