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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 2,142. The state had 472 new cases and 536 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,388. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Friday, October 1, 2021 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: South 7th Street from 3rd Avenue SW to 4th Avenue SW Work will be completed as quickly as possible. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- After two years off, the Northern State University Gypsy Day Parade returns when it starts at 9 a.m. Saturday. The parade begins on North Main Street near Eighth Avenue North and continues south through downtown and to the edge of the Northern State campus on the south side of town. This… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature spent most of last week touring west river state facilities. Committee Co-Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says they spent quite a bit of time at South Dakota State’s Cottonwood Experiment Station. Hunhoff says they had a big delegation there. Hunhoff says the… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department has modified the lease at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area to allow the resort operator to expand their facilities. Regional Park Supervisor Shane Bertsch says about thirteen acres will be added to the resort area. Bertsch says there will be more camping areas added.… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a nation-wide warning about the increase in fake prescription pills that may contain fatal doses of fentanyl. Emily Murray with the regional DEA office in Omaha says those pills are showing up in South Dakota. Murray says Nebraska is also seeing a similar trend. Murray says many… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday night, Congressman Dusty Johnson held the “Under 35” Tele-Town Hall. Congressman Johnson talks about what 18-35 age group are looking for. Johnson express his opposition to student loan forgiveness. Johnson talks about not supporting raising the debt limit and Democrats have the votes to do so. Johnson express his willingness to… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday the Medical Marijuana Subcommittee met and dealt with many different issues. Senator David Wheeler, who is not a member of this subcommittee wanted clarification about whether someone can use medical marijuana inside a drug free zone. Representative Caleb Fink talks about cannabis use at the workplace. Representative Caleb Fink talks about… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Joe Boever’s widow Jenny has settled her wrongful death lawsuit with Attorney General. That’s according to her lawyer, Matthew Tysdal, from Sioux Falls. The settlement terms are not disclosed. Tysdal tells KELO.com News that “The parties will not have further comment, and Mrs. Boever requests that her privacy be respected… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no 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 2,133. The state had 551 new cases and 690 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,461. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Area IV Senior Nutrition, in a partnership with Avera St. Luke’s, will be providing flu shots next week in Aberdeen. The flu shots are free with a Medicare card. The days and locations follow. Monday: Bicentennial Apartments, 1212 S. Lawson St., 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday: 5th Avenue Apartments, 506 S. First St., 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesday: Sherman Apartments,… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Wednesday, on behalf of Governor Kristi Noem, the South Dakota Department of Tourism submitted its application for a special use permit for the 2022 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration. The application was submitted to the National Parks Service (NPS). “There truly is no better place to celebrate America’s birthday than Mount Rushmore,… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- While the tarmac of an airport might be the last place a regular civilian wants to see a fire, for the Rapid City Fire Department this week, there is nowhere else to train. Quite literally – Tess Jaeger, public information officer for the RCFD, said this is specialist training is specific to… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite recent rains, much of South Dakota has been under severe drought conditions since early this spring. Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden says its pretty serious. Rhoden says there should be some help from the federal government. Rhoden says despite the state having hundreds of millions of extra dollars in reserve, there are few… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Social Services will get up to five million dollars in federal funding to work on changing rural health care. Department Secretary Laurie Gill says the money will be used over time. Gill says technology and shifting how providers are paid are a couple of the goals. Gill says… Read more »
