PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A grant application for a major railroad improvement project is in the works. South Dakota Transportation Department Secretary Joel Jundt told the Railroad Board this week the application for the RCR & E project has been submitted. The project would replace and upgrade the rail line from Ft Pierre to the Black Hills.… Read more »
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Audra Scheel named Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year at Dakotafest
MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- Audra Scheel of Alpena was named “Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year” at Dakotafest in Mitchell. She says she appreciates the honor. Scheel says she and her husband have an active operation. Scheel had some advice for young families starting out in ag. Scheel was one of five finalists named for the award.
28 South Dakota FFA members earn American degree, top FFA award
INDIANAPOLIS, I.N.(WNAX)- The National FFA Convention will be held October 27 through the 30th in Indianapolis, Indiana. And 28 South Dakota FFA members will be honored at the event as they’ve earned their FFA American Degrees. South Dakota FFA Foundation Executive Director Geri (eye-dee) Eide says that’s the top award given out by the FFA.… Read more »
SD Department of Corrections provide update on their hiring to Department of Appropriations
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Corrections has hired a California consulting company to do an extensive study of operations at the state penitentiary in Sioux Falls. Corrections Department interim Secretary Tim Reisch appeared before the legislatures interim Joint Committee on Appropriations. Reisch says they study will be split into several teams. Reisch… Read more »
Human Services Center struggle to fill their jobs
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Human Services Center in Yankton continues to struggle to fill many vacant jobs. Laurie Gill, Secretary of the Department of Social Services, updated the interim Joint Committee on Appropriations on their employee situation. Gill says they continue to look for people to fill those jobs. Gill says they have four units that… Read more »
Governor Noem express concerns about the drought conditions in the state
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Drought conditions continue to intensify across most of South Dakota. Governor Kristi Noem says its becoming critical. Noem says there are federal programs available for crop producers. She says she took the actions she could to help producers. Noem says the drought and impacts to ag production will also show up in state… 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 & hospitalizations stayed the same, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,057. The state had 304 new cases and 103 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,332. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
Covid-19 cases rising in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Covid-19 infections are starting to trend up again in South Dakota. Avera McKennan Chief Medical Officer, Dr Michael Elliot says there is a lag between exposure, infections and hospitalizations. Elliot says the prevention tactics that helped lower numbers over the summer still apply. Elliot says the same risk factors still apply too.… Read more »
SD Group looking to make unused rail line into recreational trail
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A group in southeast South Dakota is working quickly to come up with a plan to convert an unused rail line into a recreational trail. Robert Foley of Tyndall, with the group “Friends of the Tabor to Platte Rail to Trail” spoke to the state Railroad Board about their plans. Foley says the… Read more »
Yankton County to put burn ban back in place
The Yankton County Commission reimposed an open burn ban at their meeting this week. Emergency Manager Paul Scherschligt says fields and ditches continue to dry out. Scherschligt says fires can start very quickly. Scherschligt says this ban may be on for a while. The Yankton area has received about five and a half inches of… Read more »