ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern State University Spring Jazz Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. Performing will be the NSU 1 O’clock Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Terry Beckler, and the NSU 2 O’clock Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Grant Manhart. The 1… Read more »
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SD-DOH Confirms Detection of the UK Coronavirus Variant in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) can confirm that the B.1.1.7 variant (the “U.K. variant”) of COVID-19 has been detected in South Dakota. The findings were verified by an out-of-state commercial laboratory. Thus far, there have been two identified cases of the variant, and neither patient was hospitalized, and both… Read more »
One person dead following two vehicle crash south of Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D. (Press Release)– One person died and another person was injured Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash south of Watertown. Names of the two people involved are not being released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2016 Chevy Impala was northbound on U.S. Highway 81 when the driver lost… Read more »
Avon Superintendent reacting to the restrictions of transgenders to play in girls sports
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota lawmakers passed a bill that restricts trans gender student’s participation in sports. Supporters are concerned that women won’t be able to compete fairly. Avon School Superintendent Tom Culver says many people don’t know how the procedures work. Culver says they worked with the state Activities Association and Executive Director Dan Swartos… Read more »
SD Joint committee couldn’t agree on HB1100(Medical Marijuana) bill
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House and Senate failed to reach an agreement on HB1100, the Medical Marijuana issue. The bill was lost after a conference committee deadlocked Wednesday afternoon and could not reach an agreement. House Speaker Spencer Gosch of Glenham announced the results of the conference committee. Representative Greg Jamison said it’s the… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported 1 COVID-19 related death today
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,905. The state had 203 new cases and 183 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,131. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
Initiative to expand Medicaid in South Dakota getting signatures
An initiative to put the question of Medicaid expansion in South Dakota on the ballot will soon move to actively gathering signatures. Pam Cole, with the group “Dakotans for Health” says too many people are using emergency rooms as their only health care option. Cole says better health care options could improve the states workforce.… Read more »
US Army Corps of Engineers predict lower runoff of the Missouri River
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Current indications are that runoff into the Missouri River system will be much below normal. Kevin Grode with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha has the latest predictions. Grode says they look at many elements to make up their forecast. Grode says snow is pretty much gone across the plains. The Corps is… Read more »
SD Joint Legislative Procedure Committee propose main run of legislature run 38 days in 2022
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Legislative Procedure Committee of the South Dakota legislature has proposed a thirty-eight-day session for 2022. The committee looked at 38, 39- and 40-day possibilities for next year. Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp proposed a session with mostly four day weeks. Senator Lee Schoenbeck says he talked to many members about their… Read more »
March 10, 2021 marks one anniversary of first case of COVID-19 in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Today marks one year since the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in South Dakota. Tomorrow marks one year since the World Health Organization characterized COVID-19 as a global pandemic. Dr. Mikel Holland is the President and Chief Medical Officer for Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre. He says the one year mark… Read more »