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PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Matt Gassen, the long time C.E.O. of Feeding South Dakota has announced that he will retire at the end of August. He says its time to spend more time with his family. Gassen says it will be difficult to leave. Feeding South Dakota now distributes more than seventeen million pounds of food every… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Vaccinations in South Dakota have opened to group 1E and Avera has launched online appointments for the public. Group 1E includes fire service personnel and other critical infrastructure workers: •Water and wastewater •Energy •Finance •Food service •Food and agriculture •Legal •Manufacturing •Shelter and housing •Transportation and logistics •Information technology •Communications South… Read more »
WASHINGTON(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the ongoing border crisis and the role that the Biden administration has played in its rapid acceleration. Thune also discussed his upcoming trip to the border to survey the current situation, assess what Congress can do to help, and determine what actions the Biden administration… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Following the discovery of a body with signs of trauma consistent with homicide on Tuesday, Rapid City Police Department community relations specialist Brendyn Medina said the Criminal Investigations Division has kept busy. The investigation remains in the early stages, meaning information about the crime is sparse at this time. Medina said the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- South Dakota lawmakers will have at least one piece of legislation to address when they return to Pierre Monday for the final day of the 2021 legislative session. House Bill 1217, the so-called ‘fairness in women’s sports’ bill has not been signed yet by Governor Krisit Noem. Noem has instead called for a… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce has hired a new Tourism Director. Jay Gravholt will be joining late next month. Gravholt says the town has attractions beyond the Missouri River and Lewis & Clark Lake. Gravholt says he would like to see more groups come to the area. Gravholt is a former news… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Chamber is hosting a chamber luncheon on Thursday, April 1st at 12pm at the Ramkota. The luncheon feature the wrap-up of the 2021 legislative session presented by David Owen, SD Chamber and Julie Johnson. Cost to attend the luncheon is $15 for Chamber members, and $20 for non-Chamber members. The… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 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 1,927. The state had 254 new cases and 173 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,428. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- One sign of spring is the annual public land lease auction. Ryan Brunner, Commissioner of the Office of School & Public Lands, says they are moving the auction back a few weeks. Brunner says the money from the leases along with the sale of some public lands goes into their investment fund. Brunner… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Lawmakers this year passed House Bill 1259, which would do an assessment of rural roads and bridges and provide funding for replacement and repair in the last two years of the three year measure. The bill is sitting on the Governor’s desk awaiting her signature. House Transportation Committee Chair Caleb Finck… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota lawmakers return to Pierre Monday for the final day of the 2021 session. They will have to consider the style and form veto Governor Kristi Noem issued for HB1217, the trans gender, women in sports bill. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says there are differences of opinion on the… Read more »
PIERRE – The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) is helping ensure children ride in the best child safety seat for their height and weight when parents can’t afford to buy one. State law requires parents and caregivers use child safety seats. The “best” child safety seat is one that correctly fits the child,… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff, effectively immediately, until sundown on Saturday, March 27, 2021, in remembrance of the victims of the shooting in Boulder, CO. This is in response to a proclamation by President Joseph R. Biden, which can be found below. ### From: White House… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Hundreds of millions of dollars are flowing from Washington in the second round of stimulus payments. Karl Adam, President of the South Dakota Bankers Association says they may show up in various forms. Adam says some people tossed the earlier round of paper checks or debit cards. Adam says banks have added to… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has community garden plots available for those interested in planting a garden this summer. If you are a new gardener or a gardener looking for an additional garden plot, please call the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 605-626-7015. Garden plots are 1,200 square feet in… Read more »
