Sanford Health is mandating Covid-19 vaccines for all employees. Chief Physician Dr Jeremy Cauwels says there are a number of issues pointing them in this direction. Cauwels... Read More
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Human Service Center in Yankton looking to redefine their role
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A strategic study of the role of the Human Services Center in Yankton is underway. Laura Ringling, Director of the Division of Behavioral Health in the... Read More
Covid vaccines effective against delta variant
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- While there are some instances of people getting the coronavirus despite being vaccinated, top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots... Read More
Backers of initiative to expand Medicaid are picking up their petition drive
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Backers of a drive to put an initiative to expand Medicaid on next years general election ballot are stepping up the petition passing. Rick Weiland with... Read More
Sanford will require COVID-19 vaccinations for their doctors & nurses by November 1st
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Sanford Health is requiring all employees to get a COVID-19 vaccination by Nov. 1. At this point, Avera Health has not issued a similar mandate. Sanford... Read More
Feeding South Dakota announces their new CEO
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Officials with Feeding South Dakota have announced who will be replacing C-E-O Matt Gassen after 22 years in that role. Feeding South Dakota Board Chair Jim... Read More
Two people drowned in the Missouri River near Farm Island
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The bodies of two people have been recovered from the Missouri River near Farm Island southeast of Pierre. Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan says a... Read More
Rapid City Fire Department assisting with wildfires in the western states
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- An already lean Rapid City Fire Department has seen some specialist crews called to fight wildland fires throughout the interior west. Tessa Jaeger, public... Read More
Update on Elm Lake Dam project
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The dry weather this summer has at least one benefit, and that is making repair work on several dams easier. School & Public Lands Commissioner Ryan... Read More
SD Appropriation Committee Wednesday received updates on the state’s financial status
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature got a detailed update on the states financial standing at their meeting in Pierre... Read More
SD democrats launch SDVote to try to boost voter registration
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota democrats are starting an initiative this summer and fall called “SDVote” to get people on the voter registration lists. Democratic party... Read More
The new superintendent in Freeman prepping for the upcoming school year
FREEMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- The first day of school for many districts across South Dakota is a little over a month away. Jake Tietje took over as Superintendent at Freeman Public School... Read More
South Dakota Sheep Growers Association holding major fundraiser on Saturday
HURON, S.D.(WNAX)- The major fundraiser for the South Dakota Sheep Grower’s Association is set for Saturday at Magnus Livestock in Huron. It’s the South Dakota Premium... Read More
Ag and Biofuel Coalition asking the EPA to propose a higher octane fuel standard
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- The “High Octane Low Carbon Alliance” is asking the Environmental Protection Agency to propose a higher-octane fuel standard as the agency updates its... Read More
Yankton County Commission approve amendment to ordinace dealing with livestock facilities
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- After months of discussions and public meetings, the Yankton County Commission approved amendments to the county zoning ordinance dealing with livestock... Read More