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LEOLA, S.D.(Press Release) – One man died early Monday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Leola. The name of the one person involved is not being released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2010 Kenworth T600 semi-truck and trailer was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 10 when the vehicle went… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- ABERDEEN, S.D. – Avera St. Luke’s will host people for walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations during its clinic Wednesday, April 14 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. People who have scheduled appointments as well as people without appointments are encouraged to attend. Vaccination clinics are held inside the Avera Human Performance Center, 815 First Avenue… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- Members of Congress are returning to Washington following the Easter break and President Bidens proposed infrastructure plan will take center stage. The President’s plan calls for about two trillion dollars in spending on roads, bridges, rail, waterways, airports and other related facilities. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he can support some… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says she will call the legislature back for a special session later this spring to work through rules for the use of medical marijuana. Voters approved “IM26” last November which legalizes medical uses on July first. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says they tried to pass… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Instead of worrying about flooding in the Missouri River basin this year, drought figures to be a major feature. Kevin Low, a hydrologist in the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center, says the three month outlook is warm and dry. Low says that forecast carries on into the summer months. Low says that all… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This past Sunday Senator John Thune appeared on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace to address a number of different issues. On the $2 trillion infrastructure bill working its way through Congress, Senator Thune talks about how Republicans are willing to work with the President as long as it is only about… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Five people are safe following an early morning fire that destroyed their home. Yankton Assistant Fire Chief Larry Nickles says those in the home had to go out a window. Nickle says when firefighters arrived (at about 4AM) the house was fully on fire. Nickles says the house presented some challenges. Nickles says… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no 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 1,947. The state had 187 new cases and 174 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,425. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says she is planning to call the legislature back to Pierre for a special session late next month or in early June to deal with another round of federal funding and medical marijuana. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says the Governor should just move to implement “IM26”. Cwach,… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- After serving nine years on the South Dakota Board of Regents, Kevin Schieffer stepped away in March. He says he appreciates his time on the board. Schieffer says higher education saw rapid changes in those nine years. Schieffer says they have a solid management team in place at the Regents and universities. Schieffer… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota State University will mark the return to school in September with Jacks Bash 2. Featuring the Zac Brown Band and Fall Out Boy, it will happen five years to the day of Jacks Bash 1. First Premier Bank is the sponsor and C.E.O. Dana Dykhouse says they want to mark the… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- Dairy farms continue to locate and expand along the I-29 corridor in eastern South Dakota. Those facilities are all contained in the Big Sioux River watershed. Jay Gilbertson, manager of the East Dakota Water Development District based in Brookings, says those large farms aren’t a major source of pollution into the river. Gilbertson… 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 1,946. The state had 238 new cases and 290 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,413. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D(KMIT)- US Senator Mike Rounds took issue with President Biden’s executive actions Thursday regarding gun control. The actions include cracking down on “ghost guns”, which use untraceable parts, and making it easier to flag family members who shouldn’t be allowed to purchase firearms, also known as red flag laws. Rounds says red flag laws… Read more »
YANKTON & ONIDA, S.D.(WNAX & DRGNews)- The Yankton County Commission this week approved a resolution in support of the Second Amendment. Bruce Cull of Yankton brought the resolution to the commission. Cull says the resolution mirrors one passed by the legislature this year. That resolution passed in the House by a 65-5 margin and in… Read more »
