PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A hoghoused bill that would change the political make up of the South Dakota Board of Regents passed out of the House Education Committee after some debate. Representative Sue Peterson of Sioux Falls led the effort to rewrite the rules for the Regents. Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown didn’t like the process. Representative… Read more »
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Flu season is down in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A side benefit of Covid-19 precautions seems to be very low flu numbers this winter. South Dakota State Epidemiologist, Dr Josh Clayton says this is normally the peak time for flu. Clayton says this is a very unusual season. Clayton says a flu shot can still provide protection. Clayton says a flu shot… Read more »
Governor Noem & DPS Secretary Price comments on AG Jason Ravnsborg investigations
PIERRE, S.D.(KBHB) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Department of Public Safety Secretary Craig Price talked briefly today about the current situation with Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Articles of impeachment against the Attorney General were filed yesterday and sent to a House committee for further consideration. Governor Noem has asked for Ravnsborg’s resignation, and… Read more »
SD Speaker of the House lays out proposal for impeachment proceedings
PIERRE, S.D.(DRG News)- Now that South Dakota Speaker of the House Spencer Gosch has assigned a resolution calling for the impeachment of state General Jason Ravnsborg to the House State Affairs Committee for it’s first official hearing, more information about the process ahead is becoming known. House Concurrent Resolution 7001 (HCR7001) was officially read onto… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported in 8 COVID-19 related deaths including 3 in Brown County
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 8 new COVID-related deaths(3 in Brown County), while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,872. The state had 164 new confirmed cases and 91 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,948. Those… Read more »
SD School & Public Lands Commissioner talks about the sale of Star Academy near Custer
CUSTER, S.D.(WNAX)- The sale last week of the former Star Academy near Custer was the latest in a string of public land sales for the state. South Dakota School & Public Lands Commissioner Ryan Brunner says they have moved a lot of land over the past few years. Brunner says the Star Academy sale took… Read more »
East River Electric looking to learn lessons after rolling blackouts last week
MADISON, S.D.(WNAX)- Following last weeks rolling blackouts, reviews at several levels are going on. Due to record cold across the middle of the country, the Southwest Power Pool mandated those blackouts for most electric utilities across the region to protect the entire grid. Chris Studer with East River Electric says they are doing their own… Read more »
US Army Corps of Engineers preparing for spring runoff
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Corps of Engineers continues to adjust reservoir levels behind the dams on the Missouri River to prepare for spring runoff. Mike Swenson, an hydraulic engineer in the Corps office in Omaha, says they are close to their storage targets. Swenson says the big lakes should be right on their marks by the… Read more »
SD Dept of Health update on the latest with COVID-19
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday the South Dakota Department of Health provided their latest updates regarding COVID-19. State epidemiologist Josh Clayton told us the vaccine numbers on their website include what’s happening on the federal level. Secretary of Health, Kim Malsam-Rysdon tells us the allocation of vaccines will increase next week. Malsam-Rysdon said that if the… Read more »
Senator Thune express displeasure with $1.9 trillion economic stimulus plan
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- As a one point nine trillion dollar economic stimulus plan sponsored by democrats starts moving in the US House, complaints are rising from republicans. South Dakota Senator John Thune says all the previous stimulus plans had bi-partisan support. Thune, in a speech on the Senate floor, says democrats want to ram this plan… Read more »