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SD Dept of Health reports 4 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,149. The state had 575 new cases and 464 recoveries, increasing active infections to 428. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 4 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,149. The state had 575 new cases and 464 recoveries, increasing active infections to 428. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

HB1058 passes the South Dakota House

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- A bill that prevents a doctor from issuing a medical marijuana card to a pregnant or breastfeeding woman passes the House of Representatives Wednesday. The sponsor, Republican Rep. Fred Deutsch(R-Florence) said HB1058 was needed to protect pregnant women’s and their babies’ health. He also said the new law would not impact pregnant or… Read more »

HB1058 passes the South Dakota House

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- A bill that prevents a doctor from issuing a medical marijuana card to a pregnant or breastfeeding woman passes the House of Representatives Wednesday. The sponsor, Republican Rep. Fred Deutsch(R-Florence) said HB1058 was needed to protect pregnant women’s and their babies’ health. He also said the new law would not impact pregnant or… Read more »

SB45 clears the South Dakota Senate

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The South Dakota Senate Wednesday passes a bill that would end the Board of Regents issuing an annual report regarding intellectual diversity and free exchange of ideas at state universities. Sponsor of Senate Bill 45, Republican Sen. Lee Schoenbeck (Show-in-beck) of Watertown. Schoenbeck said the report might make a good doorstop. Republican Sen.… Read more »

SB45 clears the South Dakota Senate

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The South Dakota Senate Wednesday passes a bill that would end the Board of Regents issuing an annual report regarding intellectual diversity and free exchange of ideas at state universities. Sponsor of Senate Bill 45, Republican Sen. Lee Schoenbeck (Show-in-beck) of Watertown. Schoenbeck said the report might make a good doorstop. Republican Sen.… Read more »

Congressman Johnson named to Select Committee on China

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) was named to the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, more commonly referred to as the “Select Committee on China.” “We need to address the threats posed by China to our food security and national… Read more »

Congressman Johnson named to Select Committee on China

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) was named to the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, more commonly referred to as the “Select Committee on China.” “We need to address the threats posed by China to our food security and national… Read more »

Bill to provide protections for ag operations clear the House Ag and Natural Resources Committee

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House Ag and Natural Resources Committee debated a bill that would provide more protections for ag operations from nuisance claims and lawsuits. Department of Ag and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts says farmers and ranchers have enough challenges already. Committee Chairman, Representative Roger Chase of Huron said ag creates some… Read more »

Bill to provide protections for ag operations clear the House Ag and Natural Resources Committee

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House Ag and Natural Resources Committee debated a bill that would provide more protections for ag operations from nuisance claims and lawsuits. Department of Ag and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts says farmers and ranchers have enough challenges already. Committee Chairman, Representative Roger Chase of Huron said ag creates some… Read more »

Joint Committee on Appropriations heard testimony from USD & SDSU

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature heard from university presidents Tuesday. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring was asked about mental health needs and resources they use. Gestring says they are seeing rising demand for the mental health services. Gestring also told the committee that their graduation rate… Read more »

Joint Committee on Appropriations heard testimony from USD & SDSU

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature heard from university presidents Tuesday. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring was asked about mental health needs and resources they use. Gestring says they are seeing rising demand for the mental health services. Gestring also told the committee that their graduation rate… Read more »

Watertown police warns citizens about scam involving nude photos

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown Police Department is warning the public of online and mobile scams. Reports indicate that in multiple cases, individuals have been manipulated into sending money to prevent the leak of sent nude photos. W.P.D. stated when the cases were reported in January, some included paying over $10,000. According to the report, W.P.D. says,… Read more »

Watertown police warns citizens about scam involving nude photos

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown Police Department is warning the public of online and mobile scams. Reports indicate that in multiple cases, individuals have been manipulated into sending money to prevent the leak of sent nude photos. W.P.D. stated when the cases were reported in January, some included paying over $10,000. According to the report, W.P.D. says,… Read more »

House State Affair Committee defeat two resolutions sponsored by Representative Phil Jensen

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- A House committee Wednesday touched on two of the most controversial issues in recent United States history–the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol and mandatory vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Republican Rep. Phil Jensen from Rapid City introduced resolutions on each issue, which the House State Affairs Committee killed. House Concurrent Resolution… Read more »

House State Affair Committee defeat two resolutions sponsored by Representative Phil Jensen

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- A House committee Wednesday touched on two of the most controversial issues in recent United States history–the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol and mandatory vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Republican Rep. Phil Jensen from Rapid City introduced resolutions on each issue, which the House State Affairs Committee killed. House Concurrent Resolution… Read more »

Update on COVID-19 infections in South Dakota

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The latest information from the South Dakota Department of Health showed over four hundred sixty new Covid-19 infections with almost sixty people in the hospital. Liz Healy, infection control specialist with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they also continue to see cases. Healy says they see people being hospitalized. Healy says… Read more »

Update on COVID-19 infections in South Dakota

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The latest information from the South Dakota Department of Health showed over four hundred sixty new Covid-19 infections with almost sixty people in the hospital. Liz Healy, infection control specialist with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they also continue to see cases. Healy says they see people being hospitalized. Healy says… Read more »

Yankton Thrive held their annual meeting Monday

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton Thrive held their annual meeting Monday and C.E.O. Nancy Wenande said they hit their YES-4 development fundraising goals. Wenande says much of that money will be invested in finding and developing more workers. Wenande says those workers will need places to live. About one point five million dollars will go both to… Read more »

Yankton Thrive held their annual meeting Monday

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton Thrive held their annual meeting Monday and C.E.O. Nancy Wenande said they hit their YES-4 development fundraising goals. Wenande says much of that money will be invested in finding and developing more workers. Wenande says those workers will need places to live. About one point five million dollars will go both to… Read more »