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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
NWS in Kansas City talks about tornadoes in December
KANSAS CITY, M.O.(WNAX)- The outbreak of dozens of tornadoes across the region earlier this month was very unusual and may be signs of what is ahead. Doug Kluck, Climate Services Director for the Central Region of the National Weather Service (in Kansas City) says storms like that may be connected to a changing climate. Kluck… Read more »
Gas prices declining in the state
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- After a surge earlier this fall, gas prices have begun to fall in many areas. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says they are seeing that in the state and across the country. Steward says crude oil prices have stabilized. Steward says demand growing from the pandemic recovery was pushing prices up.… Read more »
South Dakota Municipal League met this month in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Officers of the South Dakota Municipal League met earlier this month in Pierre to talk about issues going into the 2022 legislative session. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon is First Vice President of the group and says there is agreement that local governments need more help from the state in handling incoming federal… Read more »
Joint Committee on Appropriations meeting before SD legislative session begins
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the first day of the 2022 South Dakota legislative session is over two weeks away, a key committee will get a jump start next week. Joint Committee on Appropriations Co-Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says they have several days of hearings set for next week. Hunhoff says they will have many… Read more »