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PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 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 2,062. The state had 449 new cases and 100 recoveries, increasing active infections to 3,992. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide, effective immediately, until sundown on Monday, August 30, 2021, in honor of the American service members and other victims killed in the terrorist attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan on Thursday, August 26, 2021. “My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is charged with licensing and monitoring grain dealers and elevators. Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says those selling grain have an obligation to check out where and who they are dealing with. Nelson says the normal rules of buying and selling apply. The Farmers Cooperative Elevator in Avon… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The fall term begins next week at Mount Marty University in Yankton and at their sites in Sioux Falls and Watertown. President Marc Long says the addition of football is getting a lot of attention. While the official enrollment will be totaled up around Labor Day, Long is expecting another increase in student… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Drug Enforcement Administration is seeing a big jump in the number of fake, or counterfeit pills they are seizing. Emily Murray with the regional DEA office in Omaha says there is no guarantee when drugs are purchased anywhere other than a licensed pharmacy. Murray says the counterfeit pills can look like the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, following South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg’s plea of “no contest” to charges against him regarding the death of Joseph Boever, Governor Kristi Noem issued the following statement: “With today’s plea, Jason Ravnsborg’s legal proceedings have concluded. Like many South Dakotans, I am not only disappointed in how this process… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- Today Governor Kristi Noem released the following statement in response to the attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan: “Like many South Dakotans, I have seen the reports of the terrible attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan. We are still learning the full scope of the damage, and the number of those injured or killed, but the… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- The three and a half trillion-dollar infrastructure and stimulus bill moving through Congress includes some major tax changes. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says some of those could be business killers. Rounds says there are proposed changes to capital gains taxes. Rounds says democrats are pushing the payback for the spending to future… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,060. The state had 471 new cases and 231 recoveries, increasing active infections to 3,655. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg officially entered his plea for the death of Joseph Boever. Ravnsborg’s attorney Tim Rensch entered no contest pleas to count 1 & 2. Count 3 which was the careless driving charge was dropped. Ravnsborg will not be serving any jail time. Emily Sovell, the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg has reached a plea deal with prosecutors on charges he’s facing as a result of a fatal pedestrian crash last September that killed 55 year-old Joe Boever of Highmore just west of Highmore. Impeachment articles were presented to the Legislature last session by District 24 Representative Will… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The latest round of CRP sign ups showed an acceptance of 897,000 acres for enrollment nationally. That program along with CREP, Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program has been popular in South Dakota. Mark Norton is the Hunting Access and Farm Bill Coordinator for the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department and works with… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX)- The hot dry summer has focused the need for a more reliable water source for many of the towns and cities in southeast South Dakota including Sioux Falls. The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System already provides water to many of those towns. Executive Director Troy Larson says they are expanding… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The long-range climate outlooks don’t offer much hope for a change in the warm dry pattern most of the northern plains has been under since last fall. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says they don’t see much of a change. Edwards says the best chance for consistent moisture may not happen until… Read more »
SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Keeping soils healthy during drought can be a challenge and the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition says its critical that residue stay on the field following harvest of the cash crop. Coalition Coordinator Cindy Zenk says the residue will help protect the soil. She says if a producer needs to cut corn for… Read more »
