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SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton made stops in Sioux Falls Tuesday and in Iowa on behalf of fellow republican Senators. Thune, whose term expires next year hasn’t officially announced he is running for reelection. Cotton says he is working on him. Cotton says its important to have Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley return to… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is updating flood maps across the region, and those could have a big impact on cities, counties, and homeowners. Dave Mingo, Community and Economic Development Director for the City of Yankton, says they disagree with the proposed changes in the preliminary maps they have seen. Mingo says the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The U.S. Attorney’s Office in South Dakota and the U.S. Department of Justice have both recused themselves from prosecuting a criminal contempt of court case initiated by the federal judge based in Aberdeen. And now that a Rapid City attorney has been appointed as prosecutor, Judge Charles B. Kornmann, who filed the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Today, on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at approximately 12:30 pm, a suspicious subject was located at Wylie Park. The suspicious subject was stating intention to cause harm to others. The subject has been taken into custody by the Aberdeen Police Department. Based on the subject’s comments and recent incidences at Wylie Park, Wylie Park has… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has signed an executive order declaring a statewide state of emergency due to drought conditions. The order allows for ditch mowing in eastern South Dakota to begin effective immediately. South Dakota Stockgrowers Association President Scott Edoff says drought is spreading. He says they’re likely will be only one… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, July 1st between the hours of 9:00 pm and 1:00 am. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph. The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure spray effectiveness… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,035. The state had 16 new cases including the 1st Delta Variant of COVID-19 in Edmunds County and 11 recoveries, increasing active… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety says 21 sobriety checkpoints will held throughout South Dakota during July. The monthly checkpoints, held at various times and locations, are designed to discourage people from drinking and then driving. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Avera St. Luke’s continues to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics multiple times per week. Due to changes in demand, clinics now operate on a much smaller basis in State Street Medical Square, 105 South State Street. “We offer around 30 appointments per clinic, and they have been filling up,” said Alvin Haugen,… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Commercial hemp has been planted this year in the state. South Dakota Industrial Hemp Association Executive Director Katie Sieverding says they’re off to a great start with most of the hemp being planted of grain and fiber varieties. She says the three processors that have been licensed so far are in East River,… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Millions of dollars in federal childcare tax credits will soon be flowing out across the country, and the scammers won’t be far behind. Jessie Schmidt with the Better Business Bureau of South Dakota says all the federal payouts have attracted the scams. Schmidt says people will get the childcare payments the same way… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Like most businesses, health care providers are struggling to find more employees. The pandemic of the last year has added to the turnover pressures. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says its difficult at all levels. Ekeren says finding specialized providers is very challenging. Avera Sacred Heart has started… Read more »
Aberdeen, SD (Press Release) – In honor of Independence Day, Allevity Entertainment and Thunder Road are offering all active and retired military free ways to play on Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4. “Our military members deserve to relax and enjoy Independence Day. We are pleased to recognize the commitment of our service men… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 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 2,033. The state had 19 new cases and 34 recoveries, increasing active infections to 146. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that up to fifty South Dakota National Guard troops are being deployed to Texas to help the secure the border between the United States and Mexico. This is in response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s request for help to respond to ongoing violations of state and… Read more »
