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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KWAT) — It looks like eastern South Dakota has dodged a bullet in terms of spring flooding this year. It was a major concern a few months ago, but National Weather Service hydrologist Mike Gillispie says things have really taken a turn. He says weather conditions for the last month and… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The Senate Interim Investigation Committee of the South Dakota legislature meets today to wrap up the inquiry into the behavior of two Senators. Senators Kris Langer of Dell Rapids and Brock Greenfield were accused of being drunk during the final hours of the last day of this year’s session on March… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A group of Aberdeen churches has come together to help meet a need in the community. The goal is provide essential items during the coronavirus pandemic. Mike Waldrop, of Aberdeen First United Methodist, talked about the program. Micah Westby, of New Life Fellowship, said that the assistance has been well received.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – More of the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are becoming clear. South Dakota Transportation Department Secretary Darin Bergquist says miles driven in the state have fallen sharply in the past six weeks. Bergquist says they expect to see a sharp drop in the gas taxes they collect. Bergquist says a… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) – Governor Kristi Noem is highly critical of Congress for, so far, refusing to allow states to use COVID-19 relief money to cover revenue losses. She says that’s not the conservative approach. Noem warns of widespread cuts if South Dakota doesn’t get federal help to make up for dramatic drops in… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Two South Dakota speedways say they are moving ahead with plans for races on Saturday and Sunday, but they will now hold the events without spectators. Park Jefferson International and The New Raceway Park released statements Thursday saying they changed their plans to hold races with limited attendance after discussions… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Recently, medical facilities have witnessed a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in southeast South Dakota, and Certified Nurse Practitioner Eric Noyes believes nurses in our area are ready to meet the challenge. Noyes (Nursing, PC Class of 1994 & 1996), works at Avera Medical Group-Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD,… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D. (Press Release) – The University of South Dakota has asked for assistance in creating face masks for members of the Coyote and Vermillion community to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. To aid the effort, USD has a large quantity of free, new, 100% cotton t-shirts that can be picked up at the… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – Rapid City has a plan which could reopen many businesses as early as Monday. The City Council will meet in special session Monday to consider the plan, and if approved it would take effect immediately. Gov. Kristi Noem has not issued a stay-at-home order in South Dakota. But, some cities… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – A Minnesota man is arrested in Brookings after allegedly driving a stolen skid steer down the street while intoxicated. Assistant Police Chief Derrick Powers says dispatch received a call at about 1:30 this morning. The caller had seen a man driving the skid steer on the 1700 block of Main Avenue… Read more »
