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YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board heard from several parents at their meeting this week asking for an end to the mandatory face mask policy. The board was also presented with a petition that backers said had over seven hundred signatures. Board President Jill Sternquist says they have regular updates on the Covid-19 situation. Sternquist… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The Vermillion School Board approved a policy this week dealing with transgender students and the use of school facilities. The three to two vote by the board came after ninety minutes of sometimes emotional public input. Alvey says the board is looking at a balance. Alvey says they used some existing policies as… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KLLG)- Ground has been broken for the POET Bioproducts Institute at the Research Park at South Dakota State University. The $28-million facility will bring researchers from South Dakota State University and the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology together with industry partners. The goal is to transition bench-scale bioprocessing and bioproducts research to… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday the South Dakota House and Senate approved the redistricting map that will be used going forward for the next 10 years. After the sparrow map gained approval from the House Affairs Committee, it moved to the main floor. Representative Taffy Howard of Rapid City offered a motion to not accept the… Read more »
SCOTLAND, S.D.(WNAX)- Tuesday evening, the Bon Homme County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots-fired at a Scotland, South Dakota residence. Upon arrival, two subjects were found dead, while three other subjects had sustained gunshot wounds; one subject later died due to their injuries. The Department of Criminal Investigation was requested to lead the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 7 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,277. The state had 555 new cases and 341 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,290. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- An incoming weather pattern will likely bring about dramatic changes from our pleasant weather. State Climatologist Laura Edwards: As a powerful weather system makes its way into the region, the chances of accumulating snowfall are quickly increasing. Edwards shares her thoughts on where most of the measurable snow will likely fall. Marshall,… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Thursday, November 11th(Veterans Day), Aberdeen Central High School will be doing a Veterans Day Program beginning at 10am. The Master of Ceremonies will be the Commander of the VFW Post #17, Ron Krogman. Pastor Mike Waldrop of First United Methodist Church will lead the group in prayer. Music will be… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The redistricting of South Dakota’s legislature will last into Wednesday. That return to the House State Affairs Committee never happened Tuesday afternoon as House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem was taken by ambulance to Avera Saint Mary’s Hospital in Pierre after falling ill Tuesday night. The House’s map, Grouse, was hoghoused with… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A topic of discussion at Monday night’s school board meeting was to approve a new program Lake Area Technical College has been working on called “Automotive Technology Electric Vehicles.” KXLG spoke with Vice President of Lake Area Technical College Diane Stiles to find out more. Stiles tells KXLG they have reputable reports electric… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Kids ages five to eleven can now get the Pfizer brand of Covid-19 vaccines. Yankton pediatrician, Dr Dawn Larson says she has been hearing worries from parents about their kids getting the shots. Larson says the vaccines appear to be very effective in children. Larson says it appears that kids tolerate the side… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The ACLU of South Dakota is starting what they call the “Advocacy Academy,” a series of virtual training to help people become more involved in their communities. ACLU advocacy manager Jett Jonelis says they have four chapters to cover. Jonelis says they can help people who may not be sure how to… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A sharply worded letter was shared with South Dakota editors regarding the recently-introduced Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 (H.R.5609) from South Dakota Stockgrowers Association President Vaughn Meyer, policy introduced by South Dakota Republican representative Dusty Johnson. SDSGA Executive Director James Halverson laid out the issue some have taken with the proposal.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A memorial ceremony for former South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar was held Tuesday in the Rotunda of the South Dakota State Capitol. Farrar lied in state overnight in the Rotunda with a public viewing throughout the day. Current governor Kristi Noem says brought a number of attributes to his role as governor. Noem… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Several parents spoke to the Yankton School Board at their meeting last night, asking them to roll back, or modify the mandatory face mask policy. Stacy Nickels said the board is overstepping its authority. Nickels said she had petitions with seven hundred signatures asking for the changes. Board member Franni Kieffer thanked the… Read more »
