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MT. RUSHMORE, S.D.(KELO)- Though she won’t joined by a President this year over the 4th of July, Governor Kristi Noem nonetheless visited Mount Rushmore Sunday. Last year, President Donald Trump visited during the Fourth and there was a big fireworks show. This year, the Biden Administration rejected South Dakota’s permit application for fireworks. The Park… Read more »
(WNAX)- The tour of eastern South Dakota state facilities by a legislative committee has led to more questions and ideas. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, says a stop at the Human Services Center brought up several concerns and questions. Hunhoff says the growing shortage of nurses was highlighted… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson, along with Virginia Representative Abigail Spanberger, have introduced the Butcher Block Act legislation. The measure aims to rebalance the cattle market by easing regulatory barriers and offering USDA meat processing grants for small processors looking to expand or add shackle space. Johnson says this will add competition in… Read more »
Clark, SD(KXLG) — Friday morning about 10:00 am the Clark County Sheriff’s office received a report of a gas drive off in Henry, SD west of Watertown. The Sheriff’s office located the vehicle and attempted to make a stop in the city of Clark, however the vehicle failed to yield to the emergency lights resulting… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) released its proposed administrative rules to implement the medical cannabis program created by voters in Initiated Measure 26 (IM-26). IM 26 directs the DOH to enact final administrative rules for medical cannabis by October 29, 2021, and the agency is on schedule to… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,030. The state had 20 new cases and 16 recoveries, increasing active infections to 174. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio)- This Wednesday, June 30th is the deadline to renew license plate decals for June. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters this month.
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Tuesday, June 29th, 2021 the following road will be closed for utility work: South 2nd Street from 6th Ave SW to 5th Ave SW Motorists are advised to take alternate routes while the work is… Read more »
WASHINTON, D.C.(WNAX)- There are still questions and suspicions about the origin and spread of the coronavirus last year in China. South Dakota Senator John Thune says China has not cooperated in finding the source of the pandemic. Thune says it may be difficult to hold China accountable. Thune says China’s military has become more aggressive… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The pandemic may have slowed down economic development for more than a year, but there is still interest in expanding natural gas service. Yankton Area Progressive Growth C.E.O. Nancy Wenande says there is a large business looking at Napa Junction, but that would require natural gas service. Wenande says a gas line expansion… Read more »
