PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Crews loaded up the Capital Christmas tree Wednesday from a home in the 600 block of North Huron Avenue in Pierre. Dawn Hill, co-coordinator of the Christmas at the Capitol display says the group was approached about a pair of possible candidates. Hill says they get contacted all year about possible candidates to… Read more »
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More reactions to Yankton keeping mask mandate in place
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board heard from several parents at their meeting this week asking for an end to the mandatory face mask policy. The board was also presented with a petition that backers said had over seven hundred signatures. Board President Jill Sternquist says they have regular updates on the Covid-19 situation. Sternquist… Read more »
Vermillion School District approve policy dealing with transgender students
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The Vermillion School Board approved a policy this week dealing with transgender students and the use of school facilities. The three to two vote by the board came after ninety minutes of sometimes emotional public input. Alvey says the board is looking at a balance. Alvey says they used some existing policies as… Read more »
Groundbreaking took place for POET Bioproducts Institute at SDSU
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KLLG)- Ground has been broken for the POET Bioproducts Institute at the Research Park at South Dakota State University. The $28-million facility will bring researchers from South Dakota State University and the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology together with industry partners. The goal is to transition bench-scale bioprocessing and bioproducts research to… Read more »
House & Senate approves the sparrow redistricting map now awaiting Governor’s signature
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday the South Dakota House and Senate approved the redistricting map that will be used going forward for the next 10 years. After the sparrow map gained approval from the House Affairs Committee, it moved to the main floor. Representative Taffy Howard of Rapid City offered a motion to not accept the… Read more »
1 arrested in SD shooting that left 3 dead, 2 injured
SCOTLAND, S.D.(WNAX)- Tuesday evening, the Bon Homme County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots-fired at a Scotland, South Dakota residence. Upon arrival, two subjects were found dead, while three other subjects had sustained gunshot wounds; one subject later died due to their injuries. The Department of Criminal Investigation was requested to lead the… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 7 new COVID-19 related deaths(1 in Brown County)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 7 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 2,277. The state had 555 new cases and 341 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,290. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Winter weather could hit Friday in the northeast
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- An incoming weather pattern will likely bring about dramatic changes from our pleasant weather. State Climatologist Laura Edwards: As a powerful weather system makes its way into the region, the chances of accumulating snowfall are quickly increasing. Edwards shares her thoughts on where most of the measurable snow will likely fall. Marshall,… Read more »
Aberdeen Central to host a Veterans Day Program on Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Thursday, November 11th(Veterans Day), Aberdeen Central High School will be doing a Veterans Day Program beginning at 10am. The Master of Ceremonies will be the Commander of the VFW Post #17, Ron Krogman. Pastor Mike Waldrop of First United Methodist Church will lead the group in prayer. Music will be… Read more »
Recap of Day 2 of the special session dealing with redistricting
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The redistricting of South Dakota’s legislature will last into Wednesday. That return to the House State Affairs Committee never happened Tuesday afternoon as House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem was taken by ambulance to Avera Saint Mary’s Hospital in Pierre after falling ill Tuesday night. The House’s map, Grouse, was hoghoused with… Read more »