News Category: Local News

SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 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 2,917. The state had 450 new cases and 160 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,054. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 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 2,917. The state had 450 new cases and 160 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,054. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

Governor Noem response to false media

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – “The media is lying again when they say I am working to “purge” the legislature of certain members. I am working everyday to earn re-election by the people of South Dakota. Spencer Gosch and several other legislators voted against good conservative policies this session simply because of their hatred for me. They continue… Read more »

Governor Noem response to false media

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – “The media is lying again when they say I am working to “purge” the legislature of certain members. I am working everyday to earn re-election by the people of South Dakota. Spencer Gosch and several other legislators voted against good conservative policies this session simply because of their hatred for me. They continue… Read more »

President of the state Chamber of Commerce weigh in on impeachment

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate will sit as a jury next month in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Long time legislative observer Dave Owen, President of the state Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says Senators are hearing about it. Owen says people should pay attention to the process. Owen says he… Read more »

President of the state Chamber of Commerce weigh in on impeachment

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate will sit as a jury next month in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Long time legislative observer Dave Owen, President of the state Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says Senators are hearing about it. Owen says people should pay attention to the process. Owen says he… Read more »

Yankton City Commission approve land for Paradigm Technologies

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission approved selling eight acres of city owned land to a startup technology company. Dr Kyle Kenfield of Paradigm Technologies says they were looking for a friendly location. Kenfield says his company is planning to make rifles. Community and Economic Development Director Dave Mingo says the land, on the old… Read more »

Yankton City Commission approve land for Paradigm Technologies

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission approved selling eight acres of city owned land to a startup technology company. Dr Kyle Kenfield of Paradigm Technologies says they were looking for a friendly location. Kenfield says his company is planning to make rifles. Community and Economic Development Director Dave Mingo says the land, on the old… Read more »

Fake pills on the rise in South Dakota

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Fake pills are showing up more often across the country and the region and are dangerous. Mike Casele, a special agent with the regional Drug Enforcement Agency Office in Omaha says they are becoming too common. Casele says most of the pills come across the Mexican border. Casele says they are seeing more… Read more »

Fake pills on the rise in South Dakota

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Fake pills are showing up more often across the country and the region and are dangerous. Mike Casele, a special agent with the regional Drug Enforcement Agency Office in Omaha says they are becoming too common. Casele says most of the pills come across the Mexican border. Casele says they are seeing more… Read more »

Yankton this week hosted an automation roadshow

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Manufacturing companies interested in boosting productivity can learn more at an automation roadshow being held this week in Yankton. Mike Vetter with South Dakota Manufacturing and Technology Solutions, says its not about replacing people. Vetter says they can help companies get the technology they need. Vetter says he has taken a personal interest… Read more »

Yankton this week hosted an automation roadshow

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Manufacturing companies interested in boosting productivity can learn more at an automation roadshow being held this week in Yankton. Mike Vetter with South Dakota Manufacturing and Technology Solutions, says its not about replacing people. Vetter says they can help companies get the technology they need. Vetter says he has taken a personal interest… Read more »

NSU announce final figures from GiveNDay

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University’s second annual GiveNDay surpassed its goal, with 1,817 donors raising $330,000 for the university and its students. GiveNDay, coordinated by the NSU Foundation, took place April 6-7, 2022. Also known as #OneDayOnePack, the 24-hour challenge is designed to inspire all supporters of Northern to come together to provide… Read more »

NSU announce final figures from GiveNDay

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University’s second annual GiveNDay surpassed its goal, with 1,817 donors raising $330,000 for the university and its students. GiveNDay, coordinated by the NSU Foundation, took place April 6-7, 2022. Also known as #OneDayOnePack, the 24-hour challenge is designed to inspire all supporters of Northern to come together to provide… Read more »

Bruce Whalen calls it a rescue mission in his race against Senator Thune

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- One of Republican U.S. Senator John Thune’s opponents in the South Dakota June primary says he’s on a “rescue mission.” Republican Senate candidate Bruce Whalen. The other Republican candidate opposing Thune is Mark Mowry.

Bruce Whalen calls it a rescue mission in his race against Senator Thune

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- One of Republican U.S. Senator John Thune’s opponents in the South Dakota June primary says he’s on a “rescue mission.” Republican Senate candidate Bruce Whalen. The other Republican candidate opposing Thune is Mark Mowry.

David Natvig announce his run for Attorney General

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- There is a second Republican candidate for South Dakota Attorney General and it’s not the current holder of that office, Jason Ravnsborg. Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Director David Natvig will for the office. Natvig formerly served as the Brule County State’s Attorney before being tabbed by Ravnsborg to serve as DCI Director… Read more »

David Natvig announce his run for Attorney General

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- There is a second Republican candidate for South Dakota Attorney General and it’s not the current holder of that office, Jason Ravnsborg. Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Director David Natvig will for the office. Natvig formerly served as the Brule County State’s Attorney before being tabbed by Ravnsborg to serve as DCI Director… Read more »

Watertown teacher who gave students anti-transgender letter resigns

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Watertown Public Opinion)- Calvin Hillesland, a Watertown High School teacher who gave four students a letter refuting their gender identities, has resigned. Jeff Danielsen, superintendent of the Watertown School District, confirmed Hillesland’s resignation at Monday night’s school board meeting, but offered no other details. The letters were given to students on April 25 at the school,… Read more »

Watertown teacher who gave students anti-transgender letter resigns

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Watertown Public Opinion)- Calvin Hillesland, a Watertown High School teacher who gave four students a letter refuting their gender identities, has resigned. Jeff Danielsen, superintendent of the Watertown School District, confirmed Hillesland’s resignation at Monday night’s school board meeting, but offered no other details. The letters were given to students on April 25 at the school,… Read more »