PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Over 218,000 absentee ballots were cast in South Dakota’s election earlier this month, which is a record, and created extra work for county... Read More
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Active COVID cases drop by nearly 700, two new deaths reported
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state saw its active COVID-19 cases drop by nearly 700, had hospitalizations drop by eight, and added two more COVID-related deaths... Read More
Former Rapid City priest gets nearly eight years in theft case
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A former Rapid City priest accused of possessing child pornography and having sexual contact with a minor has been sentenced to nearly eight years in... Read More
Council votes down mask mandate, agrees on marketing to encourage mask usage
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen City Council voted down a mask mandate 5-4 on Monday night, but did agree to focus on more marketing to encourage people to... Read More
Backers of legal marijuana respond to lawsuit
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Backers of legal marijuana will respond to a lawsuit filed to stop adoption of “Amendment A” which was passed by South Dakota voters earlier this... Read More
Businesses continue to adapt to unique year
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – This is normally a big week for businesses with Black Friday and the, more or less, official start of holiday shopping. Nathan Sanderson, Executive... Read More
Leaders deciding logistics of legislative session
SALEM, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislative leaders are organizing the 2021 session. Incoming House Majority Leader, Representative Kent Peterson of Salem, says deciding... Read More
Johnson trying to keep updated on virus situation in South Dakota
CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson made stops at the Sanford Chamberlain Hospital and at St. Joseph’s Indian School in... Read More
Legislators may be dealing with extra one-time money
CANTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The budget and how to slice it up is always a major debate for South Dakota legislators but the 2021 session may have the problem of extra money.... Read More
Active cases up 453, slight increase in hospitalizations, no new deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Active COVID cases were up by 453, there was a slight increase in hospitalizations and no new COVID-related deaths, according to figures... Read More
Christmas at the Capitol Grand Lighting Ceremony Tuesday night
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The 2020 Grand Lighting Ceremony for Christmas at the South Dakota Capitol will take place in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 7... Read More
South Dakota reports first flu death of season
SIOUX FALLS, S..D. (AP) — South Dakota has reported its first flu death of the season, saying the person was in their 80s and lived in Potter County. Additional information... Read More
Two causes of action filed contesting Amendment A
PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. (Press Release) – Pennington County Sherriff Kevin Thom and the Superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol, Colonel Rick Miller, have filed... Read More
Members of Avera facilities in Gettysburg, Pierre helping each other out
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Sunday’s update from the South Dakota Department of Health showed there are currently 577 people hospitalized because of COVID-19. Dr. Mikel... Read More
Chair of Ag and Natural Resources Committee neutral on merger
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – Governor Kristi Noem has moved to merge the Department of Environment and Natural Resources into the Ag Department. Legislators will have the final... Read More