PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release)– Sobriety checkpoints are planned for 19 South Dakota counties during the month of April. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South Dakota Highway Patrol with the help of local law enforcement. The goal of the checkpoints is discourage people from drinking… Read more »
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SD Dept of Health reported no new COVID-19 deaths for the weekend
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths for the weekend, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,933. The state had 255 new cases and 305 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,393. Those hospitalized in… Read more »
SD House unable to override Governor’s veto of HB1217
South Dakota legislators are back in Pierre today, for the final day of the 2021 session. The only agenda item so far is dealing with the Governor’s style & form veto of HB1217, the trans gender, women in sports bill. House Speaker Spencer Gosch of Glenham issued a statement over the weekend. Gosch says he… Read more »
South Dakota Telecommunications Associations react to bill authorizing $100 millions for broadband
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has signed the bill authorizing one hundred million dollars for broadband expansion. Seventy-five million of that is state money, matched with twenty-five million dollars from the federal government. Greg Dean, with the South Dakota Telecommunications Association, says there is an application process underway. Dean says the bill gives… Read more »
Stockgrowers ID Chair on USDA FSIS backing off rule requiring mandatory RFID
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a full rule making process to make any changes governing animal identification and traceability. South Dakota Stockgrowers Association ID Chair Kenny Fox, says it’s a win for cattle ranchers in that USDA has now paused in its attempt to mandate radio frequency identification tags. He says… Read more »
Allevity Entertainment is hopping into fun this spring with Easter Special
Aberdeen, SD(Press Release) – On Saturday, April 3, Allevity Entertainment is offering Aberdeen residents an opportunity to enjoy a day full of family fun at their indoor entertainment center to celebrate the Easter holiday. Allevity is offering a special package that includes a $5 arcade game card, 30 minutes of unlimited attractions and a free… Read more »
SD representative Caleb Finck talks about his bill HB1212 signed off by Governor Noem
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Among the bills signed by South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem this week was HB1212, which is titled “to clarify the use of force.” Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp was a co-sponsor and says the bill came from self defense instructors. Finck says the bill builds on previous self defense legislation. Some have called… Read more »
Former SD Attorney General Marty Jackley talks campaign for his old job back
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Former South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, who has announced he wants the job back, has now been endorsed by 59 out of the 66 county states attorneys. He says he appreciates that confidence. Current Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg faces a court date in May over charges connected to the death of Joe… Read more »
One person dead following car crash near Clark
CLARK, S.D. (Rress Release) – One person died Friday night in a one-vehicle crash northwest of Clark. The name of the person involved is not yet being released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante was westbound on 171st Avenue, near the intersection with 417th Avenue, when the… Read more »
One woman dead after 2 vehicle crash west of Waubay
WAUBAY, S.D.(Press Release) – A 61-year-old female died Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash west of Waubay. Names of the two people involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2007 Lincoln MKZ Sedan was westbound on Highway 12 when it crossed the center line and into… Read more »