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PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Another incentive plan to help hire workers has been announced. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says this is aimed at front line workers. Sanderson says its simple for workers to sign up. Sanderson says their incentive is separate from any other being offered. Sanderson says businesses in places… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Educational facilities in Rapid City and Sioux Falls operated by the Board of Regents will continue to evolve and change their operations. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher told the legislatures Government Operations and Audit Committee the centers have not met their expectations. Maher says the Rapid City center has begun the change in… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Hope Haven International Ministries is doing the 7th annual wheelchair drive. Karl’s TV & Appliance has been a supporter of it every year. Marketing Manager Brooke Kooima tells us what Hope Haven is all about. Kooima tells us how the partnership with Karl’s came about. Kooima tells us where the wheelchair goes once… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Rachel Kippley, who is currently vice chairwoman of the Brown County Commission, has been appointed as the full-time Brown County Fair manager and parks assistant superintendent. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon, after the Brown County Commission met in executive session. Kippley’s appointment as fair manager is effective immediately. She will… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The cost to keep the accused in Pierre at the Hughes County Jail may be going up. Sheriff Patrick Callahan started the discussion with the Hughes County Commission Monday night. Callahan would like to see the fee for housing an inmate increased about ten-dollars. Callahan says he wants to do what’s best for… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council last night passed first reading on changes to the camping and use on review ordinances and they also tabled taking action on changes to the noise, or nuisance ordinance. There are several changes being made to the Residential Camping ordinance. Among the changes are limiting temporary residential camping… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Emergency medical responders from across the state got together last week in Pierre for their annual conference. Wayne Ames from Miller is the District 4 president for the South Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association. He says most of their members are volunteers. Ames says there are varying levels of emergency medical responders. Ames… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Speaker of the House has released the names of the House members who will serve on the committee that will determine if impeachment proceedings move forward against the state’s current attorney general. Representative Spencer Gosch (gosh) of Glenham tells DRG Media Group he’s appointed eight members to the Special Investigative… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown Police Department’s search for the missing teens Jaden Schroll (17 years old) and her boyfriend Terence First in Trouble (17 years old) has now ended. The teens have been missing since early October 31st. A vehicle description of a 2019 Black Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk with Watertown Ford dealer plates was provided… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 8 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 2,249. The state had 718 new cases and 680 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,513. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
