WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator John Thune says depending on the timing, he would support filling an opening on the U.S. Supreme Court. In late 2016, the Senate did not take up the nomination of Merrick Garland to the Court by President Obama. Thune says the election situation was different then. Thune says… Read more »
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Application deadline for PPP loans extended to Aug. 8
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The application deadline for businesses to get a “Paycheck Protection Program” loan has been extended to Aug. 8. The SBA program loans money to businesses to hang on to their employees until business picks up. Those loans can turn to grants if businesses follow the rules. Jack Hopkins, President and C.E.O.… Read more »
Most services returning for health care providers
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Many health care providers had furloughed workers at the height of the coronavirus pandemic when many routine medical services were cut back. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton and Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, says most services are back. Ekeren says people are still hesitant… Read more »
State still waiting for answers on federal funds
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The State of South Dakota is holding about $1.5 billion received from the federal government for pandemic related costs. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they are still waiting on guidance on how that money can be spent. Hunhoff says she is hearing rising concern from business owners. Hunhoff, a member… Read more »
YAPAtorium hosting Barbie-Q! on Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The YAPAtorium is having a Barbie-Q! at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 at 314 Second Ave. S.E. The event for youth ages 11-17. We’ll kick off the party by listening to an Aqua/Venga Boys playlist, splurging on some pulled-pork barbeque sandwiches, and enjoying a few pink (strawberry) milkshakes. Later in the… Read more »
State budget could see revenue shortfalls between $16-$40 million
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota budget could see revenue shortfalls between $16 million and $40 million during the next year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Kristi Noem announced last week that the state budget that wrapped up June 30 had a $19 million surplus. Revenues were bolstered in part from federal… Read more »
Mount Vernon man identified in fatal crash south of Corsica
CORSICA, S.D. – A Mount Vernon, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash that occurred south of Corsica. A 2007 Harley Davidson FLHT Classic motorcycle was eastbound on U.S. Highway 281 when the vehicle went into the south ditch. Chris Neuheisel, 40, was the driver and… Read more »
South Dakota’s active cases drop below 800; one new death reported
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota’s number of active COVID-19 cases dropped by 21 today and there was one new COVID-related death in the state, according to numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death raised the state’s overall total to 119. The number of active infections is currently 799 (there were… Read more »
Sheriff’s office investigating Monday drowning of a toddler
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – The Brown County sheriff’s office is investigating the death of a 2-year-old girl who died while swimming by the Ordway Dam Monday evening. Brown County Chief Deputy Dave Lunzman said the child was out with her mom and mom’s boyfriend who were fishing while the girl was playing… Read more »
One killed in crash west of White River
WHITE RIVER, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died Wednesday morning (today) in a one-vehicle crash that occurred west of White River. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved. A 2007 Chevy Impala was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 44 when it… Read more »