Catch up on your news here.
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) – There are no Coronavius cases in South Dakota yet, but the flu season has taken a high jump. The numbers are really up says State Epidemiologist Josh Clayton. Clayton says the start of flu season here seemed to be delayed by several weeks, but lately there has been increasing activity.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Travis Walter, arrested last Friday on child pornography charges, hung himself Sunday morning at 11:50 a.m. He died Tuesday Jan. 28, after being taken to the hospital and paramedics tried to revive him. Minnehaha County Jail Warden Mike Mattson said Walter went through the proper intake and, after… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced that his office is seeking internship applicants for Summer 2020 in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties will include researching legislation, attending committee hearings and briefings, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, handling constituent phone calls, sorting mail and… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – The House Health and Human Services Committee passed a bill that would raise the age for the sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21. It includes vaping products that contain nicotine. The bill’s sponsor, Representative Carl Perry of Aberdeen, says this will bring state law in line with new federal… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – A bill to prevent South Dakota cities from banning plastic bags, straws and beverage containers is advancing at the state Legislature. The Senate Commerce and Energy Committee approved the bill on a 4-2 vote Tuesday. The bill’s sponsor, Republican John Wiik of Big Stone City, says prohibiting cities from banning plastic… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota may set a new state record for roadway fatalities last year. Department of Public Safety Secretary Craig Price says South Dakota is projected to have the lowest number of motor vehicle fatalities in state history. The previous low was 111 fatalities in 2011. The department began keeping records… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – An unexpected issue with wind power development is coming up with a plan to dispose of old wind blades. As technology improves, wind developers are replacing blades with new, more efficient designs. South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Gary Hanson says they anticipated a much longer life for the projects and… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg says he is waiting to see the final form of the industrial hemp bill. A summer study committee came up with a bill authorizing the production of industrial hemp, but it has not yet been scheduled for a hearing. Ravnsborg says he is willing to… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A Yankton legislator isn’t sure the state is getting the return it should from the Governors Office of Economic Development. Democratic Representative Ryan Cwach says the legislature increased funding for the agency last year. Cwach says the concern is not new. Cwach says he has heard similar comments from other lawmakers.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Friday marks the end of the month and the first deadline for license plate decal renewals for 2020. Patty VanMeter, Interim Brown County Treasurer, talked about this month’s letters. She said there are ways to help speed up the process. Kessler’s is also another option for renewals.
