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SPRINGFIELD, S.D.(WNAX)- A tight housing supply has increased interest in the prebuilt, Governors Houses. Those are built at Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield and transported to sites across the state. Fred Binder coordinates the program for Planning District Three, a sixteen county area in southeast and southcentral South Dakota. He says there are some… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As summer travel shifts up, gas prices may also rise. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says prices are much higher than a year ago. Steward says that fuel demand may lead to price spikes and spot shortages in some places. Steward says Triple “A” has predicted travel to be up at… Read more »
BILLINGS, Mont.(AP) — The sponsor of the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline said Wednesday it is pulling the plug on the contentious project after Canadian officials failed to persuade President Joe Biden to reverse his cancellation of its permit on the day he took office. Calgary-based TC Energy said it would work with government agencies… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,023. The state had 12 new cases and 20 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 221. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department Commission approved changes to the lease for the operator of the marina at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area west of Yankton. State Parks and Recreation Director Scott Simpson explained the plans to the board at their meeting last week. Simpson says the plans call… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Several potential Olympic athletes are endorsing beef in their diet and the South Dakota Beef Industry Council’s “Build Your Base” program. That is a comprehensive sports nutrition program that utilizes beef as its prime protein. South Dakota Beef Industry Council Executive Director Suzy Geppert says endorsements are coming from five noted athletes. She… Read more »
WASHINTON, D.C.(WNAX)- With Members of Congress back in Washington, debate will continue on a massive infrastructure bill. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says republicans have moved on what they will support. President Biden rejected an offer from republicans following a meeting last week. Johnson says after that, a deal looks less likely. Johnson says any… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Local governments have been looking for help in coming up with medical marijuana controlling ordinances before it becomes legal on July first. Brian McGinnis with Planning District Three in Yankton has been working with local officials and says there are a couple of options now. McGinnis says some localities are going toward complete… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenAmericanNews)- Molded Fiber Glass is closing its Aberdeen plant, according to a news release form the company. The plant broke ground in 2007 and has been dedicated to the production of wind turbine blades. “The closure comes as a result of changes in market conditions, foreign competition and proposed revisions to tax policies impacting… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The tally is now up to four after a contractor hit another gas line Tuesday in Pierre. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department chief Ian Paul says the contractor was doing curb and gutter project at the intersection of West Pleasant Drive and Oneida Avenue. The gas line break was caused by the same contractor… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – A Groton, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died late Friday night in a motorcycle-pickup crash north of Aberdeen. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2020 Harley Davidson FLHTCSE2 motorcycle was southbound on 387th Avenue. A 2013 Dodge Ram pickup, going north on 387th Avenue, crossed into the… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- A young man from Lake Benton, Minnesota is facing rape charges in Brookings County. Eighteen-year-old Tristen Simonsen is charged with one count of first degree rape and two counts of second degree rape, involving three different victims. Brookings County States Attorney Dan Nelson says it’s alleged that Simonsen would contact the female victims… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Two people were found unharmed after a water search Monday night on Lake Oahe about 15 miles north of Pierre/Fort Pierre. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad chief Ian Paul says a jet ski with two riders went missing from the Spring Creek Recreation Area around 9:30pm. Paul says the missing jet skiers–… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- After Governor Kristi Noem wrapped up her speech to a general assembly at Girls State in Vermillion last week, she took questions from the delegates. One asked her if she planned to become the first female President in 2024. Noem says the state has unique qualities. Noem also told the delegates that her… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite active Covid-19 infections continuing to fall, health care professionals are still urging people to get vaccinated. Infection Control Specialist Liz Healy with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says while the vaccines are very good, an infection is still possible. Healy says more people need to be vaccinated to keep the Covid… Read more »
