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OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economic outlook for the nine state Mid America region is still strong, but there are issues to watch. Ernie Goss, of Creighton University in Omaha, says supply issues are problems for most businesses. Goss says the growing economy could lead to rising interest rates. Goss says inflation will also become more of… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, July 15th between the hours of 9:00 pm and 1:00 am. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph. The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure spray effectiveness… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased through Tuesday, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,040. The state had 113 new cases and 78 recoveries, increasing active infections to 208. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
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 »
