SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(The Dakota Scout & KELO)- South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds will be voting “no” on Amendment G this year. The second-term senator and former governor from Fort Pierre announced his opposition in a public statement Tuesday to a constitutional amendment that would expand abortion access in the state — making him the first… Read more »
News Category: Pheasant Country News
Roads closed Monday for road repairs
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting,beginning at 7am on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, the following roads will be closed to thru traffic for concrete road repair: Main St. from 3rd Ave. to 5th Ave. and 4th Ave. from N. 1st St. to N. Lincoln St. The roads are scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm Thursday… Read more »
Henry mom react to son being bullied at the school
HENRY, S.D.(KXLG)- On Monday, Rachel Livingston found herself hearing shocking stories from her son, Hoyt, that no parent wants to hear about what she describes as multiple boys being “brutally assaulted.” To Rachel, it was more than just bullying or hazing. Rachel shared her story. She says that it had been happening for some time.… Read more »
Pierre Mayor Steve Harding address IM28
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre City Commission has approved the town’s 2025 budget at just over $60 million. And, like municipal governments across South Dakota, they’re closely watching what happens with Initiated Measure 28 on the November 5, 2024, general election ballot. Supporters say IM28 would eliminate the State of South Dakota’s portion of the sales… Read more »
SD Alzheimer’s Association held seminar in Aberdeen Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Alzheimer’s Association performed a seminar Friday at the Aberdeen Senior Center. The topic for the seminar was conversations dealing with early stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Program Director Michelle Kutner discuss when is the best time to address this. Kutner inform the public that most time, these topics don’t get… Read more »
Avera to sever ties with Humana
SOUTH DAKOTA(DRGNews)- One medical system based in South Dakota is severing its ties as an in-network provider for Humana Medicare Advantage at the end of this year. In a news release, Avera Health says there are ongoing issues with Humana that negatively affect the patient experience. Among those are delays in care due to long… Read more »
Absentee voting begins Friday
SOUTH DAKOTA(DRGNews)- Absentee voting for South Dakota’s 2024 General Election begins Friday. Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson says to receive an absentee ballot, voters must submit an absentee ballot application form to their county auditor. The forms are available at your local county auditor’s office or on the Secretary of State’s website. Johnson encourages… Read more »
People encourage to get flu & Covid shots
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Don’t shoot the messenger, but it has to be said…”winter is coming” and with it the flu and Covid season. Dr. Rosha McCoy, the Director of Advancing Clinical Leadership and Quality for the Association of American Medical Colleges says now is the time to get your shots. McCoy of the Association of… Read more »
Reaction to Federal Reserve Board cutting interest rates
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The Federal Reserve Board is cutting interest rates…the question is, did they wait too long? Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index is showing even weaker numbers than the economy in other parts of the nation. Creighton Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss. Creighton’s survey shows a slight improvement in South Dakota’s economy in the past… Read more »
Curling club returns to Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- For the first time in many years, Watertown will have an official curling club to promote a fun, unique sport that offers another way to introduce people to the brand-new Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. President Michael Heuer and Vice President Laura Moore: Heuer thanks the Watertown Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department for caring… Read more »