PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Among the changes in medical care evolving out of the COVID-19 pandemic is the increased acceptance and use of telehealth options. While rural areas of America could greatly benefit from the expansion of telehealth, the tools– such as broadband internet access– needed to fully use the service often aren’t available.… Read more »
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Nevada man dies from injuries sustained in crash south of Sisseton
SISSETON, S.D. (Press Release) – A Henderson, NV man has died from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Monday, Dec. 21, south of Sisseton. A 2020 Nissan Maxima was southbound on Roberts County Road 34 when the driver lost control. The vehicle went into the east ditch, struck a power pole and rolled. Robert… Read more »
Physician says new drugs and treatments have lowered COVID cases
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – New infections, active cases and hospitalizations related to COVID-19 have all been declining in South Dakota since hitting a peak in mid-November. Sanford Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mike Wilde says new drugs and treatments have helped bring those numbers down. Wilde says being able to give vaccinations to… Read more »
Program to help landowners with buffer strips not getting much use
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A state program giving property tax breaks to landowners that set aside buffer strips near streams and rivers isn’t getting much use. Dan Klimisch, Chairman of the James River Water Development District, says there aren’t enough incentives with the program. Klimisch says water districts are having talks about changing the program… Read more »
January looking to be warmer than normal
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While December went out with a bit of a bang, expect more of a mild start to January. Laura Edwards, State Climatologist, says the rest of the week looks pretty tame. She said the upcoming month might be warmer than normal. This particular area is lacking moisture so far this… Read more »
Solid weather allows for major progress on Lewis & Clark project
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Good weather allowed construction on the Lewis & Clark Regional Water Project to make a lot of progress this year. Executive Director Troy Larson says most of work was along the Iowa – South Dakota border. Larson says they got a good start on other important parts of the project. Larson… Read more »
January sobriety checkpoints announced
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety will begin 2021 by holding 20 sobriety checkpoints in 17 counties during the month of January. The monthly checkpoints are designed to discourage drivers from drinking and then driving. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted… Read more »
Legislature will need to redistrict state following census
TRIPP, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – One of the major issues for the 2021 South Dakota legislature will actually come after they adjourn the session. Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp says they have to come up with a plan to redistrict the state using the 2020 Census numbers. Finck says they have to have a plan done… Read more »
Snow removal alert issued in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A SNOW REMOVAL ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED IN THE CITY OF ABERDEEN • Plowing on POSTED EMERGENCY SNOW ROUTES will begin at 6 AM, ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020. • Plowing on NORTH-SOUTH STREETS in Zone 2 and plowing of all streets and avenues in Zone 3 will begin at… Read more »
Active COVID cases decrease, hospitalizations up slightly, no new deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Active COVID cases continued to decrease, hospitalizations were up slightly, and there were no neath deaths reported, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state reported 501 new confirmed cases and 1,286 recoveries, lowering the amount of active infections to 5,738 (there were 7,627 one… Read more »