PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 12 new COVID-related death, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,145. The state had 464 new cases and 464 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 535. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
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SD PUC rejects efforts by landowners to halt hearing on the CO2 pipeline
January 18, 2023
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission rejected an effort by landowners to halt a hearing for a carbon dioxide pipeline. Attorney Brian Jorde, an attorney representing the landowners, said Summit Carbon Solutions missed their deadline for notifications of the impending project. Brett Koenecke (ken-a-key), an attorney for Summit Carbon Solutions, says they did… Read more »
Addison Kuecker crowned 2023 South Dakota Snow Queen
January 18, 2023
ABERDEEN, S.D.(KXLG)- A Webster High School student won a South Dakota Snow Queen festival for the second consecutive week. Addison Kuecker was crowned the 2023 South Dakota Snow Queen last weekend in Aberdeen. A week earlier, Willa Stern was named the state’s Junior Snow Queen. Both girls are students at Webster High School. Now in… Read more »
House Education Committee pass HB 1055 to Joint Appropriations
January 18, 2023
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- High-achieving South Dakota students would receive an increase in the state-funded, merit-based Opportunity Scholarship. The House Education Committee passed House Bill 1055 to the Joint Appropriations Committee Wednesday morning . It would increase the scholarship from $6,500 over four years to $7,500 yearly. Bill sponsor Rep. Tony Venhuizen (vin-high-zin) from Sioux Falls. Brandy Miesnera… Read more »
District 24 legislators talk the progress being made on renovations on Capitol Lake
January 18, 2023
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Last year, the South Dakota legislature approved funding authority of over three-million dollars to renovate and save Capitol Lake and it’s war memorials. District 24 Representative Will Mortenson says they are still working hard to make it happen. Representative Mike Weisgram says the current economic climate is not helping the cause. Senator Jim… Read more »
Yankton County Sheriff Preston Crissey talks more about his plans for the county
January 18, 2023
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- New Yankton County Sheriff Preston Crissey is getting the office organized since he was sworn in to start the year. He says there are some openings to fill. Crissey says he will be out to talk to the small towns in the county. Crissey says he wants to focus on training for all… Read more »
Lewis & Clark Regional Water System preparing for a busy construction season
January 18, 2023
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- After getting a couple more rounds of federal funding, it will be a busy construction season for the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System. Executive Director Troy Larson says they have some contracts in place. The project struggled last summer to keep up with water demand as a large collector well had technical… Read more »
First time Representative Chriss Kassin reflects on his first week in Pierre
January 18, 2023
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The start of the South Dakota legislative session is a very busy time and especially so for first time members. District 17 Representative Chris Kassin of Vermillion, who won his first term in November says he made lots of connections. Kassin was appointed to the Appropriations Committee. Kassin says they are meeting as… Read more »
South Rock Street from 6th Ave to Goodrich Ave SE closed Wednesday to repair water main break
January 17, 2023
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Wednesday, January 18th, water will be off in the following areas to repair a water main break: South Rock Street from 6th Ave SE to Goodrich Ave SE The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for personal and restroom use.… Read more »
South Dakota GOP lawmakers push trans youth health care ban
January 17, 2023
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A group of South Dakota Republican lawmakers are pushing a bill(HB1080) to outlaw gender-affirming health care for transgender youth. At least a dozen states are considering anti-transgender legislation this year. The South Dakota bill aims to keep children under 18 from accessing puberty-blocking drugs, hormone therapy or surgeries that enable them… Read more »
