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PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Busy week in Pierre as South Dakota lawmakers will hold a special session Tuesday to consider possible impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says the actual impeachment session is new to everyone. Peterson says once the select committee is approved, the session may recess for… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Two weeks ago, Vitalant announced a “critical shortage” of blood in the Black Hills. Tori Robbins, communications manager at Vitalant, said while the demand has eased, donors are still needed. Robbins said while all blood-types, platelets and plasma are in-demand, O-type blood remains needed. Robbins, who has been a regular blood donor… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Avera Sacred Heart Hospital along with the Yankton Medical Clinic will be holding Covid-19 vaccination clinics this week for kids ages five to eleven. Avera Sacred Heart Infection Control Specialist Liz Healy says they have two clinics this week. Healy says it’s a quick, simple process. Healy says they will work to make… Read more »
FREEMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- The Freeman School Board wants to talk to neighboring districts about future cooperation and possible consolidation. Superintendent Jake Tietje says they sent a survey out to every household in their district. Tietje says they have reached out to their neighbors. Tietje says they contacted all their neighboring school districts. Tietje says they aren’t… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Here’s a look back at what happened in Pierre Monday regarding setting the districts in South Dakota for the next 10 years. In the morning, the two chambers set up Affairs Committees for both the House & Senate to get approvals of the maps from each chamber. The House Affair Committee approved the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00am on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for patching work. South Grand and Goodrich Ave Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed. The road is expected to reopen at the end of the day on TuesdaAB
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,267. The state had 401 new cases and 297 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,961. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday observance on Thursday, November 11, 2021, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Thursday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Both Wednesday and Thursday’s garbage will be picked… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s November Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, November 18 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the downtown Dacotah Bank location. Food will be catered by Three22 Kitchen & Cocktails and membership drawing is at $700. Sponsor and host is Dacotah Bank. Business After… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Over 100 protesters braved a steady cold rain across the street from the South Dakota State Capitol Monday morning to urge lawmakers to hold a special session to consider a ban on vaccine mandates. U-S Senate candidate Bruce Whalen was one of a handful of speakers to address the gathering. Scott Hourigan, a… Read more »
