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December 29, 2021

Brown County approves equipment purchases for dive team

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Homeland Security grants will be used to expand the personal protective equipment for Brown County’s emergency dive team. Brown County Commissioners approved $12,627 in equipment purchases at Tuesday’s meeting. Dive team member Jason Vilhauer said this will round out the equipment needs for volunteers who respond to calls, ensuring a five-member team is… Read more »

December 29, 2021

Staffing issues exist at law enforcement agencies

YANKTON, S.D.(KYNT)- Staffing issues continue to plague many businesses and companies not only in Yankton, but across South Dakota. The lack of trained staff is not only an issue for businesses, but also for law enforcement agencies. South Dakota Sheriff’s Association Executive Director Staci Akerman says law enforcement agencies need to work cooperatively. Akerman adds… Read more »

December 29, 2021

South Dakota grocery owner testifies before US Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- A South Dakota grocery store chain has launched several programs aimed at easing food insecurity, targeted at Native American reservations. R.F. Buche, President of Buche Foods, appeared by video before the US House Rules Committee to talk about what they are doing. He says they have a program to bridge the gap when… Read more »

December 29, 2021

Study shows hunger still an issue in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A new report confirms that hunger is still a problem in South Dakota. The study from hungerfreeamerica dot com says almost ninety-five thousand people are short of food in the state including many families with kids. Megan Kjose, Development Director with Feeding South Dakota, says they are still seeing a growing need. Kjose… Read more »

December 28, 2021

No foul play suspected in car fire death

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Sioux Falls Police say foul play is not suspected in the death of a man found dead in a car fire. The body of Chad Walter Taggatz, 38, of Sioux Falls, was found in a burned-out car during the early morning hours of December 23rd. The car was… Read more »

December 28, 2021

Rules Review Committee discuss use of abortion pills

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A proposed rule from the South Dakota Department of Health to further restrict the use of abortion pills got stuck in the legislatures Rules Review Committee. Nancy Turbak Berry of Watertown, representing Planned Parenthood, told the committee the rule changes are not necessary. Hers were the only public comments. Representative Jon Hansen of… Read more »

December 28, 2021

House Select Committee on Impeachment meeting today & tomorrow

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The House Select Committee on Investigation of the South Dakota legislature meets today and tomorrow to discuss possible impeachment actions against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee Co-Chair, Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton, says there is a lot of ground to cover. Stevens says they need to hear from lawyer Sara Frankenstein of Rapid… Read more »

December 28, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths

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 2,468. The state had 1,265 new cases and 1,219 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,271. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

December 28, 2021

Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce present their yearly report

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council received the yearly report from the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce. Marketing Director Lisa Anderson talk about how the chamber is promoting the city. Anderson talks about how the city is following suit to what the state of South Dakota Tourism is going after. Anderson talks about… Read more »