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PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – At approximately 7:00 pm Central time Tuesday, Governor Noem was briefed on a summary of an internal review conducted by the South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources that was prepared as part of an investigation following an anonymous complaint. A copy of the anonymous complaint can be found here. In light… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- As the economy and businesses recover from the pandemic, scammers are too. Jessie Schmidt, with the Better Business Bureau of South Dakota, says going on vacation can set you up to be scammed. Schmidt says its best to double check on auto rentals. Schmidt say you could end up with no place to… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for crane work: South Main Street from 3rd Ave SW to 1st Ave SW Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board heard a report on their proposed medical cannabis policy Monday night. District attorney, Sheila Woodward, says they have been dealing with changes from the state Department of Education. Woodward says the district will have to allow the use of medical cannabis by students. Woodward says there are a number… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — South Dakota is one of only four states or territories in the country with a risk level of “low” for people who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus. That’s according to the tracking site Covid Act Now. The other states with the “low” risk status are Massachusetts and Vermont and… Read more »
AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission voted Friday to ask a judge to appoint the commission as receiver for the Farmers Cooperative Elevator in Avon. PUC staff attorney Kristen Edwards told the commission the elevator was forced to close when they lost their grain license on July first. Elevator manager Kevin Tjeerdsma (chuch-ma)… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Education Standards has revised their proposed rules for schools to administer medical marijuana. Department of Education lawyer, Diane Roy, says they now have some guidelines from the Department of Health. Amanda LaCroix (lah-croy), another lawyer from the Education Department told the committee that school districts will have to… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Health care professionals continue to push people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as infection numbers start to rise again due to the Delta variant. Avera Health Chief Medical Officer, Dr Kevin Post, says herd immunity is still a ways off. Post says they are watching for signs of re-emerging infections. Post says if… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Corps of Engineers is warning users along the Missouri River to be prepared for low water levels into next spring. Projected runoff into the Missouri River system continues to shrink month to month. Kevin Grode with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says they have updated that forecast again. Grode says the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Thursday, July 15th, 2021, water will be off in the following areas to install water lines: North Kettering Drive & 5th Avenue NE Water is expected to be off most of the morning. Residents in the area are advised to collect… Read more »
