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YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While overall Covid-19 infection numbers are dropping, health care systems are still dealing with caring for a lot of sick people. Sanford Health Chief Medical Officer, Dr Mike Wilde says they recently hit a Covid-19 testing milestone. Wilde says people who test at home should trust those results. Wilde says they are getting… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, District 1 candidate for South Dakota House Logan Manhart appeared on KSDN to talk about issues going on in Pierre and his platform for the elections. Manhart intoduced himself to the citizens of District 1. Manhart explains why he is running for the South Dakota House seat. We discussed some of… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Presentation College’s Denim & Diamonds Gala scheduled for Saturday, February 26th has been postponed to Saturday, September 24th due to COVID-19. Here’s the press release from the school: Presentation Community, Out of an abundance of caution for the health & well-being of our community, and out of respect for our health care… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A judge in Hughes County has ordered no bond for a Pierre woman charged with 2nd Degree Murder. Appearing in court through a video stream from the Hughes County Jail, 38 year-old Crystal Pumpkinseed was very emotional, sobbing while responding to Magistrate Judge Tara Adamski as Adamski read the charge to Pumpkinseed. Hughes… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Wings and Aberdeen Cougar Hockey are hosting a free community event where you can take a seat and see what it’s like to play sled hockey. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday Holum Expo Building Brown County Fairgrounds The Sioux Center Lightning team is bringing their sleds and sticks so all… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A federal judge has granted an injunction against a South Dakota regulation to further restrict abortion access in the state – already among the most restrictive in the nation for abortion access. If passed, the regulation would have targeted medical abortions, and likely would have eliminated legal access to them in the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A Wednesday death investigation in Pierre has led to a murder charge being filed against a 38-year-old woman from Pierre. Captain Bryan Walz says officers were called about a disturbance at 3:45 yesterday morning and found a deceased 49-year-old male inside one of the residences at the Pierre Inn & Suites. Walz says… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 18 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,724. The state had 354 new cases and 2,240 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 15,679. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
MOBRIDGE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The search for a 70 year old man from Wakpala last seen on Lake Oahe near Mobridge Jan. 27, 2022, has been suspended until the ice melts of that segment of the Missouri River. Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale says they believe Clyde Oswald is most likely in the water because there’s no… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill to require the posting of South Dakota’s motto, “Under God, the People Rule” or the state’s seal in public schools has cleared the South Dakota House of Representatives. Representative Linda Duba of Sioux Falls says House Bill 1198 is another mandate. Representative Charlie Hoffman of Eureka urged passage. Representative Tim Goodwin… Read more »
MARION, S.D.(WNAX)- Some rural electric cooperatives could soon be hosts to growing crypto mining server farms. Brad Schardin, Manager of Southeastern Electric, based in Marion, says they are hearing from potential developers. Crypto currencies like bitcoin are created through complex math equations on computer networks. Schardin says they are attempting to map out some areas… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Senate Transportation Committee killed a bill that would restore your right-of-way when entering an intersection. Cody Pataki of Beresford says his friend was traveling at 70 miles an hour in a 65 mile an hour zone when another car rolled through a stop sign causing a fatal accident. Pataki’s friend was partially… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the second of three cracker barrel sessions. South Dakota Legislators from Districts 1, 2, 3 and 23 representing Brown County are invited to attend. It’s an opportunity for people to get the latest updates on what’s happening in Pierre. The session… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Low water levels on Missouri River reservoirs will lead to much below normal flows in the river. Mike Swenson with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha, says releases from Gavins Point Dam will stay low through the rest of winter. Swenson says water stored is well below normal and the flood pool. Swenson… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the South Dakota Senate debated whether HJR5001(Convention of States) Resolution should be put on the calender for debate. Senator District 12 Blake Curl offered up the motions and explains why he was in favor of setting a date. District 2 Senator Brock Greenfield explains his opposition to this motion. District 33… Read more »
