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 »
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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 »
Yankton preparing for the upcoming archery tournament
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Bruce Cull, President of the National Field Archery Association, appeared before the Yankton County Commission this week to ask for financial help in staging a pair of world archery tournaments next month. He says there will be a big payback. Cull says they are developing a new type of tourism. Cull says much… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,057. The state had 295 new cases and 102 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,132. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Brown County Burn Ban to be lifted on Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The burn ban in Brown County will no longer be in effect come Monday. The decision came following discussion by the Brown County Commission during its meeting this week. The burn ban has been in effect for about two months because of dry, hot weather. Commissioners previously asked Emergency Management Director Scott Meints to… Read more »
South Dakota National Guard told SD Joint Committee on Appropriations about the cost for the mission at the southern border
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The head of the South Dakota National Guard says Governor Kristi Noem didn’t tell him she would use a private donation to help fund the deployment of the Guard to the Texas – Mexico border until after the mission was already planned. Major General Jeffery Marlette appeared before the interim Joint Committee on… Read more »
Board of Regents talk diversity issues to SD Joint Committee on Appropriations on Wednesday
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Board of Regents officials appeared before the interim Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature to answer questions about their work on diversity issues. Regents General Counsel, Nathan Lukkes, told legislators they have reconfigured their approach to on campus diversity. Lukkes says the Board made a policy change at their last… Read more »