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PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While there have been warnings of a sharp jump in natural gas prices this winter, there appears to be some rounding of that curve. South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says wholesale gas prices are backing off. Nelson says prices haven’t dropped to last years level yet. Last February, freezing temperatures… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- A solution in search of a problem – that’s what Gov. Kristi Noem’s proposed legislation banning transgender women and girls from competing on the sports teams that match their gender identity and forbids their participation in both high school and collegiate athletic activities amounts to. The ACLU of South Dakota opposes Noem’s… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem released the text of draft legislation to defend fairness in girls’ sports at both the K-12 and collegiate level. This legislation will codify Governor Noem’s executive orders and extend further protections to women and girls. “This is about fairness. Every young woman deserves an equal playing… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- A very strong storm system will bring a wide variety of weather to the northern plains over the next day and a half. Kyle Weisser at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says there are a lot of potential threats. Weisser says the northern side of the storm will get the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 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 2,411. The state had 717 new cases and 1,145 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 7,151. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A special committee set up by the South Dakota House to investigate the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg has not met since the special session in November and no meetings are scheduled. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton is a member of that special committee, Cwach says the timing of any meeting… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Social Services is planning to change how mental health services are delivered in the state. Department Secretary Laurie Gill says the Human Services Center in Yankton will stay as the focal point. Gill says they want to have more services spread across the state. Gill says they plan… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A major part of Governor Kristi Noem’s budget address contained a six percent raise for state aid to education, health care providers and state employees. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says legislators are aware of the employment issues. Hunhoff says they added more money to health care providers last year and it wasn’t… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 9th Annual Lexy Becker Blood Drive is coming up this Saturday at Zion Lutheran Chuch in Aberdeen. Lexy’s mom Melissa Becker released the following statement: “Lexy was diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia, AML. She received chemotherapy and two bone marrow transplants. During the 20 months of treatment, she received over 275 units of… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 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 2,407. The state had 335 new cases and 435 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 7,583. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The Ocean Shipping Reform Act passed the US House last week. It would require carriers to meet minimum service standards and limit excess fees. It was sponsored by South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson. Johnson says the shippers have not been kind to ag exports. Johnson says they want carriers to follow some pretty… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A land route is being scouted for a pipeline that would carry liquid carbon dioxide from Iowa across eastern South Dakota into central North Dakota. Jim Pirolli is the Chief Commercial Officer for Summit Carbon Solutions, the company behind the pipeline. Pirolli says they have started holding meetings along the pipeline route. Pirolli… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A six percent increase in state aid to education was included in Governor Kristi Noem’s budget proposal to the legislature. Yankton Schools Superintendent Wayne Kindle says that was a nice surprise. Kindle says the increase has to extend beyond teachers. Kindle says the increase is far from a done deal. The six percent… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D. – It will now be January before the city of Sturgis holds its lottery to determine who gets the two available marijuana cannabis dispensary licenses. The city received 18 applications for the two licenses. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie said following the application deadline on Nov. 23 that because more than two dispensary… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While health care providers are dealing with Covid-19 infections, influenza is starting to make its seasonal appearance. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says its an additional problem. Healy says people can be very sick with the flu. Healy says the symptoms of flu can look like… Read more »
