YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Legislators are rapidly filing bills ahead of the start of the South Dakota legislative session starting Tuesday. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says he has one bill in mind that came out of his work on the committee investigating the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Cwach says another area he is… Read more »
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Presentation College release their COVID-19 guidelines for the spring semester
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- We are looking forward to having you back on campus for the spring semester. This is a critical time for us to make the transition back into campus life carefully, given how faculty, staff, and students are reassembling from around the globe during a dramatic new surge in COVID cases. In fact,… 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 increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,522. The state had 1,944 new cases and 370 recoveries, increasing active infections to 15,927. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Stats showing more people moving to South Dakota
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Numbers released by U-Haul and United Van Lines show South Dakota as a top move in destination. U-Haul had a thirty percent increase to the state last year, while United had the state ranked as number two for inbound moves. Yankton real estate agent Mason Schramm says he saw that as well with… Read more »
South Dakota Highway Patrol recap the 2021 year
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the official numbers won’t be finalized for a couple of months, South Dakota Highway Patrol Colonel Rick Miller says the state saw a rise in traffic fatalities last year over 2020. Miller says despite the rise, there is some encouraging news in the report. Miller says they are expanding their highway safety… Read more »
Avera provides understanding of the latest CDC guidelines
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Centers for Disease Control have changed the rules for those possibly exposed to Covid-19 and what their reaction should be. Liz Healy, infection control specialist with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says there are steps to follow. Healy says after five days, most people can resume some normal activities. Healy says… Read more »
Walworth County commissioner questions the validity of another commissioner
MOBRIDGE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The first regular Walworth County Commission meeting of the new year began on a contentious note Thursday as Commissioner Kevin Holgard maintained his stance that newly appointed District 5 Commissioner Justin Jungwirth cannot represent District 5 because he does not reside in the district. Holgard said he got information from the Secretary of… Read more »
Senator Mike Rounds reflects on the one year anniversary of the Capitol Riots
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds to day spoke with ABCNews today talking about the events that occured one year ago today. Rounds talks about what was happening once the riots began inside the Capitol Building. Rounds saids this is something that never happen again. Rounds explains why he certified the election results that day. Rounds… Read more »
Recap of the State of the City Address
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Mayor Travis Schaunaman delivered his 3rd State of the City Address. Schaunaman started off saying how great it is to live in Aberdeen. The mayor talks about a positive outlook for the city in 2022. Schaunaman talks about the city handled COVID-19 in 2021. Shaunaman recap the year it was for… Read more »
Outdoor ice rinks closed due to weather
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)0- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is closing outdoor ice rinks at Lincoln and Manor Parks on Thursday, January 6th. For further information, please contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department office at 626-7015.