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SD Dept of Health reports 3 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,931. The state had 972 new cases and 596 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,546. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 3 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,931. The state had 972 new cases and 596 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,546. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

Senator John Thune & Congressman Dusty Johnson appear on FoxNews to promote the Ocean Shipping Reform Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The “Ocean Shipping Reform Act” co-sponsored by South Dakota Senator John Thune and Congressman Dusty Johnson has passed through Congress and is now on President Bidens desk. Thune says they got involved after hearing about the supply chain issues related to a slowdown in ocean shipping. Johnson says the bill got solid bi-partisan… Read more »

Senator John Thune & Congressman Dusty Johnson appear on FoxNews to promote the Ocean Shipping Reform Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The “Ocean Shipping Reform Act” co-sponsored by South Dakota Senator John Thune and Congressman Dusty Johnson has passed through Congress and is now on President Bidens desk. Thune says they got involved after hearing about the supply chain issues related to a slowdown in ocean shipping. Johnson says the bill got solid bi-partisan… Read more »

Name released in bicyclist/truck crash on I-29

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Watertown Public Opinion)- A Canadian bicyclist who was struck last week along Interstate 29 in Deuel County has died, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. Jean-Pierre “J.P.” Petit, 53, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, was first taken to a hospital in Brookings, then transferred to a hospital in Sioux Falls. He died Monday, according… Read more »

Name released in bicyclist/truck crash on I-29

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Watertown Public Opinion)- A Canadian bicyclist who was struck last week along Interstate 29 in Deuel County has died, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. Jean-Pierre “J.P.” Petit, 53, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, was first taken to a hospital in Brookings, then transferred to a hospital in Sioux Falls. He died Monday, according… Read more »

Law enforcement official announce his plans to deal with societal issues

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Pierre area law enforcement official says you’ll hear more this summer about a new kind of societal war.  Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan says he is concerned about what calls the War on Sobriety. Callahan says drugs and alcohol are associated with variety of incidents. Callahan says increasing traffic enforcement is one… Read more »

Law enforcement official announce his plans to deal with societal issues

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Pierre area law enforcement official says you’ll hear more this summer about a new kind of societal war.  Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan says he is concerned about what calls the War on Sobriety. Callahan says drugs and alcohol are associated with variety of incidents. Callahan says increasing traffic enforcement is one… Read more »

Another night of storm slow progress on repairs to power lines & poles

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Third night in a row of severe weather sets back progress on repairs for West Central Electric Coop. West Central Electric Cooperative crews continue to try to repair lines and poles damaged after severe storms ripped through its service area the past three nights. Manager of Member Services Jessie Tucker says repair crews… Read more »

Another night of storm slow progress on repairs to power lines & poles

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Third night in a row of severe weather sets back progress on repairs for West Central Electric Coop. West Central Electric Cooperative crews continue to try to repair lines and poles damaged after severe storms ripped through its service area the past three nights. Manager of Member Services Jessie Tucker says repair crews… Read more »

Senator John Thune react to bipartisan bill dealing with gun safety

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- While Senate negotiators say they have reached agreement on the outlines of a gun safety bill, the final outcome will depend on the details. South Dakota Senator John Thune says to be successful a bill will have to directly address the problem. The bill would focus on mental health resources and keep the… Read more »

Senator John Thune react to bipartisan bill dealing with gun safety

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- While Senate negotiators say they have reached agreement on the outlines of a gun safety bill, the final outcome will depend on the details. South Dakota Senator John Thune says to be successful a bill will have to directly address the problem. The bill would focus on mental health resources and keep the… Read more »

Protests continue outside of Grand Gateway Hotel

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Hours have changed for those protesting outside the Grand Gateway Hotel, as spring gives way to the heat of summer. Protesters have now been boycotting all Uhre family-owned businesses for over two months, and will be present in front of the hotel from 3-6 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons, rain or shine.… Read more »

Protests continue outside of Grand Gateway Hotel

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Hours have changed for those protesting outside the Grand Gateway Hotel, as spring gives way to the heat of summer. Protesters have now been boycotting all Uhre family-owned businesses for over two months, and will be present in front of the hotel from 3-6 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons, rain or shine.… Read more »

Mid America economy continues to show growth despite concerns

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the latest monthly report on the Mid America economy showed continued growth, there are more warning signs. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says some negative factors should ease. Goss says he expects the Federal Reserve to continue to push interest rates up. Goss says there are a number of key indicators… Read more »

Mid America economy continues to show growth despite concerns

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the latest monthly report on the Mid America economy showed continued growth, there are more warning signs. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says some negative factors should ease. Goss says he expects the Federal Reserve to continue to push interest rates up. Goss says there are a number of key indicators… Read more »

House fire reported in Pierre Monday night

A home received a substantial amount of damage during a fire last night (June 13, 2022) northeast of Pierre. Pierre Rural Volunteer Fire Department Chief Doug Hinkle says the call came about 7:15pm to a residence on Prairie Place. Hinkle says some of those providing mutual aid were called away, so he called in more… Read more »

House fire reported in Pierre Monday night

A home received a substantial amount of damage during a fire last night (June 13, 2022) northeast of Pierre. Pierre Rural Volunteer Fire Department Chief Doug Hinkle says the call came about 7:15pm to a residence on Prairie Place. Hinkle says some of those providing mutual aid were called away, so he called in more… Read more »

Congressman Dusty Johnson comment on Ukraine’s war with Russia

The war in Ukraine and the shutdown of their grain exports may lead to rising prices and food shortages around the world. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says its an issue of food security. Johnson says there will be more pressure on American farmers to step up production. Johnson says the war is a wild… Read more »

Congressman Dusty Johnson comment on Ukraine’s war with Russia

The war in Ukraine and the shutdown of their grain exports may lead to rising prices and food shortages around the world. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says its an issue of food security. Johnson says there will be more pressure on American farmers to step up production. Johnson says the war is a wild… Read more »