PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- There were some differences of opinion between legislators on the Joint Committee on Appropriations and state officials over a state funded program to improve the Big Sioux River watershed. The legislature approved three million dollars for the program this year and Representative Taffy Howard of Rapid City questioned why the Department of Ag… Read more »
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Denver Air Connection reflect on their 1st month in Watertown & Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The first three weeks have gone well for the new Essential Air Service contract holder for the Pierre and Watertown regional airports. Jon Coleman is the Director of Business Development for Denver Air Connection, the company that now receives a federal subsidy to provide commercial air service to both airports. He says staff… Read more »
Thunder Road Aberdeen celebrates 27 years of family fun
Aberdeen, S.D.(Press Release)– Thunder Road in Aberdeen, South Dakota, is celebrating its 27th Anniversary this year. The local family-owned business opened its doors in Aberdeen for the first time in August of 1994 and has since expanded into locations in Sioux Falls and Watertown, South Dakota. In honor of Thunder Road Aberdeen’s 27th Anniversary, the… Read more »
Spink and Brown County arrests cap off 4-year investigation
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- The office of the South Dakota Attorney General announcedtoday thatthree arrests were madein Spink and Brown Counties onJuly14, 2021, following an investigation which began in 2017. Ronald Peter Clemenson, 58, of Aberdeen,was arrested on one count ofConspiracyto Commit Aggravated Grand Theft byExploitation, a class 2 felony,two counts of Aggravated Grand Theft by… Read more »
Aberdeen Area Humane Society announce big donation toward their new shelter
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, the Aberdeen Area Humane Society announced a $250,000 donation for their new shelter. Shelter manager, Elaine Schaible talks about how full the location is & why. The donation is coming from Toby Doeden, the owner of the Aberdeen Chrysler Center in connection with the 4J Foundation. Doeden tells how the foundation… Read more »
Senator Rounds provides an update on the bipartisan infrastructure bill working its way through the US Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KOTA)- Infrastructure has been a tension point on Capitol Hill for months, but South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he’s confident a vote on the issue is approaching. Rounds said a bipartisan group of 22 Senators are making good progress on a bill. Outside the group, Rounds said other Senators are watching the progress… Read more »
More on Sanford requirement for all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID
Sanford Health is mandating Covid-19 vaccines for all employees. Chief Physician Dr Jeremy Cauwels says there are a number of issues pointing them in this direction. Cauwels says the Delta variant is starting to show up in their service areas. Cauwels says employees will need to be vaccinated to stay employed. Employees must show proof… Read more »
Human Service Center in Yankton looking to redefine their role
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A strategic study of the role of the Human Services Center in Yankton is underway. Laura Ringling, Director of the Division of Behavioral Health in the Department of Social Services, appeared before the Joint Committee on Appropriations. Ringling says they need to align services with the dollars available. Ringling told the committee that… Read more »
Covid vaccines effective against delta variant
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- While there are some instances of people getting the coronavirus despite being vaccinated, top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots dramatically reduce severe symptoms and death. The surge in cases comes as the delta variant of COVID-19 is spreading and Avera St. Mary’s Hospital president and Chief Medical Officer Dr.… Read more »
Backers of initiative to expand Medicaid are picking up their petition drive
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Backers of a drive to put an initiative to expand Medicaid on next years general election ballot are stepping up the petition passing. Rick Weiland with “Dakotans 4 Health” says they have a lot of people out gathering signatures. Weiland says they want to overshoot the minimum number of signatures needed. Those petitions… Read more »