CHARLOTTE, N.C. (KWAT) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem speaks to the Republican National Convention in Charlotte today. She says it will be new territory for her. The governor says she shares President Trump’s concerns about the prospects of a largely vote-by-mail election on Nov. 3. And what will her message be in today’s speech??
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Republicans and Democrats still a ways apart on next stimulus plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – While Members of Congress aren’t due to return to Washington until after Labor Day, talks are still going on over the next economic stimulus plan. South Dakota Senator John Thune says Republicans and Democrats are still a ways apart. Thune says they want to make the next round more targeted. Thune… Read more »
Statues of Rushmore presidents considered for State Capitol
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Could the four faces affixed on Mount Rushmore someday be looking down over the State Capitol Complex in Pierre? Governor Kristi Noem Chief of Staff Tony Venhuizen presented the idea to the Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission last week. Venhuizen says statue alcoves were built into the Rotunda and Capitol… Read more »
Shade and water critical for animals dealing with heat
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The heat index in the Northern Plains will be in the triple digits most of the week. That will mean heat issues with livestock and making it challenging for producers to keep them cool. SDSU Extension Veterinarian Dr. Russ Daly says providing reliable shade and water for the animals is critical.… Read more »
Plans moving forward on events center in Sturgis
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says they are moving forward with appraisals and inspections of a building they are interested in making a future events center. The council signed a purchase agreement on the property, known as Mr. Al’s on Main Street, last month, but a lot of work remains before… Read more »
Pandemic impacting utility companies in multiple ways
MARION, S.D. (WNAX) – The pandemic has changed services for utilities with more people working from home and some businesses cutting back or shutting down. Brad Schardin, Manager of Southeastern Electric Cooperative based in Marion, says they have seen the shifts. Schardin says while some of their big electric users have cut back, they are… Read more »
SDHSAA adopts policy changes in light of pandemic
PIERRE, S.D. (GoWatertown.net) — The South Dakota High School Activities Association Board of Directors held a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 24. One item on the agenda was the consideration of temporary changes to the SDHSAA Constitution in regards to students at schools who are unable to compete in fall 2020 activities due to county,… Read more »
Triceratops skull unearthed in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A seven-foot-long triceratops skull has been unearthed in South Dakota by a group from Westminister College. A geology professor and students from the Missouri college were excavating fossil remains last year at the Grand River National Grassland when they were alerted that a rancher had discovered something unusual poking out… Read more »
Rapid City Police investigating double homicide
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Rapid City Police are investigating an overnight shooting incident as a double homicide. Police were called around 10:40 Monday night, Aug. 24. Police say they were dispatched to 880 East Meadowlark Road in the area of Thompson Park for a report of a disturbance in progress. While police were en-route… Read more »
State’s number of active COVID cases decreases, no new deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – For the first time in a week, the state’s number of active COVID-19 infections decreased according to numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 80 new cases, along with 120 new recoveries, lowering the amount of active cases to 1,530. That number is still well… Read more »