PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A six percent increase in state aid to education was included in Governor Kristi Noem’s budget proposal to the legislature. Yankton Schools Superintendent Wayne Kindle says that was a nice surprise. Kindle says the increase has to extend beyond teachers. Kindle says the increase is far from a done deal. The six percent… Read more »
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Sturgis to hold lottery in January to determine who gets cannabis license
STURGIS, S.D. – It will now be January before the city of Sturgis holds its lottery to determine who gets the two available marijuana cannabis dispensary licenses. The city received 18 applications for the two licenses. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie said following the application deadline on Nov. 23 that because more than two dispensary… Read more »
Despite COVID-19 issues, flu season is upon us
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While health care providers are dealing with Covid-19 infections, influenza is starting to make its seasonal appearance. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says its an additional problem. Healy says people can be very sick with the flu. Healy says the symptoms of flu can look like… Read more »
South Dakota senator defies House Speaker, releases Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg impeachment petitions
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Argus Leader)- South Dakotans now have a complete record of lawmakers who did and did not support a special session of the Legislature to consider the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Senate President Pro Tempore Lee Schoenbeck has released to the Argus Leader the petitions formally calling for the special meeting that… Read more »
Health Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon to join private sector
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, South Dakota Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon announced that she will be departing from the Noem Administration to join the private sector. Her last day as Secretary will be January 7, 2022. “Kim has been a steady hand as our Secretary of Health,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “I have… Read more »
Raises in store for temporary parks and rec employees
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- A new playground and the 2022 budget were topics when the Aberdeen Park and Recreation board met this week. The budget includes a 9% increase in salaries for temporary employees, raising wages about $1 per hour, said Mark Hoven, director the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. In recent years, the department has had… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 6 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,398. The state had 448 new cases and 438 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,692. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Outflows declining at Gavins Point Dam
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Outflows from Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River near Yankton have been dropped to their winter levels of twelve thousand cubic feet per second. Gavins Point Operations Manager Tom Curran says those flows may go up and down some during the cold months. Curran says the water flowing into Lewis & Clark… Read more »
Senator Mike Rounds offers his take on the situation in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Russian military forces have gathered on their border with Ukraine, posing a threat to that developing democracy. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says they have had several briefings on the situation. Rounds says it looks like an invasion is possible. President Biden had a one on one video talk with Russian President Vladimir… Read more »
Preview of Congressman Dusty Johnson’s interview with Don Briscoe
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up today on the Don Briscoe Show, Don catches up with Congressman Dusty Johnson. Johnson talks about the late Senator Bob Dole of Kansas who past away last Sunday. Johnson talks about some of the issue the people in the state have been talking to him about. Johnson weigh in on the… Read more »