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YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Railroad Board has taken the first steps to allow part of the Napa – Platte line to be torn up and salvaged. State D.O.T. Deputy Secretary Joel Jundt says Dakota Southern, the operator of that line supports the proposal. Jundt says that portion of the line would then… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The University of South Dakota has named Dr. Tim Ridgway as the new vice president of health affairs and Sanford School of Medicine Dean. He will start Sept. 1 and replace the retiring Dean, Dr. Mary Nettleman. Ridgway says he learned a lot by working with her. Ridgway says the medical… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, advocates for victim’s rights have faced challenges like never before. From prison releases due to the threat of widespread infection to overcoming the challenges of social distancing, victims’ rights have faced an uphill battle over the last several months. To recognize the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Moody’s Investors Service announced they have reaffirmed South Dakota’s AAA Issuer Credit Rating, the highest rating available, with a stable outlook. “Forcing state government to live within its means is a fundamental tenet of my administration,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “Between our high credit rating, low taxes, and reasonable regulations,… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem proclaimed June 19, 2020, as “Juneteenth Day,” in South Dakota in memory of the 155th anniversary of the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, which is recognized as the end of slavery in the United States. “South Dakota prides itself on Freedom,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “We… Read more »
Aberdeen’s newly designed city flag has some design elements that hint to its railroad history and connection to agriculture. Image courtesy of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand [email protected]) – Aberdeen has a newly designed flag with a color scheme and elements showing its connection to agriculture and the railroad.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The number of active cases of COVID-19 in South Dakota continues to decrease. The Department of Health reported today that the state had 59 new cases to go along with 78 new recoveries. That lowers the active cases to 810 (there were 928 a week ago). South Dakota has had 6,109… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The number of South Dakotans applying for unemployment benefits continues to rise. The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation said Thursday that during the week of June 7-13 there were 1,006 initial weekly unemployment. That’s an increase from 880 initial weekly claims made the week prior. The Argus Leader… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A judge has sentenced a Rapid City man to 50 years in prison for repeatedly shooting at law enforcement officers during a four-hour standoff on New Year’s Day 2019. Judge Robert Gusinsky said Wednesday in Pennington County Court that “by the grace of God” no one died when 63 rounds… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – A Lennox, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died early Monday morning in a one-vehicle crash on the Interstate 29-Interstate 229 interchange in Sioux Falls. A 1996 Ford Explorer was traveling northbound on Interstate 29 when the driver attempted to take the on ramp to go… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A Tabor, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Monday in a two-vehicle crash west of Yankton. A 2015 Western Star Conventional 4900FA Semi Truck and Trailer, hauling gravel, was westbound on South Dakota Highway 50 near the intersection of 433rd Avenue. A 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette was northbound… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Safe Harbor’s Purple Potty fundraiser is making a return appearance. The event will start in July. Safe Harbor decided to try the fundraiser last year and could not keep up with demand, according to Safe Harbor Executive Director Gina Karst. She explained how the fundraiser works. Karst said that donations have… Read more »
SIOUX FALL, S.D. (KELO.com) — Lazerick Grant’s cousin says Lazerick has died after being pulled out of Wall Lake last night. On a GoFundMe page for Lazerick’s funeral expenses, Josh Grant writes that the currents pushed Lazerick under for 45 minutes. The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office says Lazerick was on a floatation device with two children. The… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Despite recent reports that show the numbers of coronavirus infections flattening, people still need to keep their distance and wear a mask. Dr. Mike Pietila of Yankton says those practices are paying off. Pietila says he isn’t seeing enough people wearing masks. Pietila says there are some trends he is watching.… Read more »
PINE RIDGE, S.D. (KBHB) — A human-caused fire on the Pine Ridge Reservation is reportedly at 100-percent containment, after a day that saw the fire area balloon from 200 to just short of 16-hundred acres in size. The Wilson Road fire was reported Tuesday afternoon, and is believed to be caused by fireworks usage, in… Read more »
