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WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — It’s being called the worst crisis in the history of commercial aviation in this country’s history. The COVID-19 pandemic, combined with stay-at-home orders being issued around the country, are gutting the industry. KWAT News has learned that effective Tuesday, Skywest Airlines operating as United Express, pulled the plug on its daily… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says that nearly 1,500 people linked to a coronavirus outbreak at a Smithfield pork processing plant have been tested for the disease this week. The state helped set up a mass testing event in Sioux Falls where employees of the plant and their family members… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Storybook Land will open Friday, May 8 at 10 a.m. for walk through traffic only. Storybook Land will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Beginning May 22 the Storybook Land rides, giftshop and concession Stands will be open for the summer season. Please be aware of CDC… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Attorneys General from 11 Midwestern states are urging the U.S. Justice Department to expedite a federal investigation into suspected national price fixing by meat packers. South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg says South Dakota joined the other attorneys general in asking U.S. Attorney General William Barr to look into the matter.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced that state Ag Secretary Kim Vanneman has submitted her resignation, effective May 8. Noem has appointed Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden as interim Ag Secretary. Rhoden says the immediate issue is livestock prices. Rhoden says he also wants to continue the push to open up sales… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Americans are getting mixed messages on the pandemic fight. President Trump is encouraging states to safely reopen their businesses, while health professionals caution about moving too fast. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the President is sending out the positive message. Rounds says people should trust the health care professionals. Rounds… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen Roncalli will hold its graduation ceremony at the school on Sunday, May 17, but because of the coronavirus pandemic the event will take place outside instead of inside. The ceremony is set for 1:30 p.m. at the practice football field behind the school. Tim Weisz, President of the Aberdeen Catholic… Read more »
PLATTE, S.D. (WNAX) – Industrial hemp production in South Dakota is getting closer but there are still regulatory hurdles ahead. House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte, a prime sponsor of the legislative bill, says state Ag Secretary Kim Vanneman told him the rules will soon be ready to go the U.S. Ag Department for… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — This is National Travel and Tourism Week. South Dakota Tourism Department Public Relations Director Katlyn Richter says this year’s theme is, “Spirit of Travel.” She says that’s appropriate, given what’s happening in the world. She says when the tourism industry gets unlocked this summer, a lot of people may choose… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The U.S. Supreme Court resumed hearing cases Monday after a break due to the pandemic but made history by having the arguments audio broadcast live. University of South Dakota Law School Dean Neil Fulton says it is a major break in tradition. The Justices took part in a teleconference which Fulton… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Brown County added another six positive COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, three of which are connected to DemKota Ranch Beef. That moves the total number of positive cases to 71 in Brown County, with 44 being workers at the beef plant, according to state officials. Thirty people in Brown County have recovered… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – SDSU Extension experts have established guidelines for community gardens to follow in order to promote the health and safety of local gardeners during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Producing nutritious foods close to home at a community garden may be more practical and relevant than ever as food prices are soaring in… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Secretary Kim Vanneman, Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Agriculture, publicly announced her retirement today. Her last day as Secretary of Agriculture will be May 8, 2020. Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden will step in as Interim Secretary of Agriculture. “Kim and I have worked together on agriculture policy for… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Stress, loss, anxiety and sadness – everyone has dealt with these emotions over the past several weeks. When these symptoms keep you from being able to function in daily life, or you have thoughts of self-harm or suicide, it’s time to get help. “Mental health is just as important… Read more »
