PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, on President Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, Governor Kristi Noem sent this letter to President Joseph R. Biden advocating for South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration. “This year, as we mark our independence from [COVID-19], Mount Rushmore would be the perfect place for a national celebration and fireworks show,” wrote Governor Noem,… Read more »
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SD Dept of Health reported no new COVID-19 deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,947. The state had 262 new cases and 248 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,439. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
NSU Concert Band, Symphonic Band to perform April 18
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern State University Concert Band and Symphonic Band will present “Band Extravaganza” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 18. The concert will take place in the NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center’s Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater. The Concert Band is conducted by Dr. Audrey Miller, and the Symphonic Band is conducted… Read more »
One man dead following crash west of Leola
LEOLA, S.D.(Press Release) – One man died early Monday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Leola. The name of the one person involved is not being released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2010 Kenworth T600 semi-truck and trailer was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 10 when the vehicle went… Read more »
Avera to host walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- ABERDEEN, S.D. – Avera St. Luke’s will host people for walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations during its clinic Wednesday, April 14 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. People who have scheduled appointments as well as people without appointments are encouraged to attend. Vaccination clinics are held inside the Avera Human Performance Center, 815 First Avenue… Read more »
Senator Thune’s reaction to the $2 trillion infrastucture bill Democrats trying to pass Congress
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- Members of Congress are returning to Washington following the Easter break and President Bidens proposed infrastructure plan will take center stage. The President’s plan calls for about two trillion dollars in spending on roads, bridges, rail, waterways, airports and other related facilities. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he can support some… Read more »
House Republican Majority Leader’s take on special session dealing with medical marijuana
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says she will call the legislature back for a special session later this spring to work through rules for the use of medical marijuana. Voters approved “IM26” last November which legalizes medical uses on July first. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says they tried to pass… Read more »
Omaha Corps of Engineers receive updated weather forecast for the Missouri River Basin
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Instead of worrying about flooding in the Missouri River basin this year, drought figures to be a major feature. Kevin Low, a hydrologist in the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center, says the three month outlook is warm and dry. Low says that forecast carries on into the summer months. Low says that all… Read more »
Recap of Senator Thune’s appearance on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This past Sunday Senator John Thune appeared on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace to address a number of different issues. On the $2 trillion infrastructure bill working its way through Congress, Senator Thune talks about how Republicans are willing to work with the President as long as it is only about… Read more »
Early morning fire destroys Yankton family home
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Five people are safe following an early morning fire that destroyed their home. Yankton Assistant Fire Chief Larry Nickles says those in the home had to go out a window. Nickle says when firefighters arrived (at about 4AM) the house was fully on fire. Nickles says the house presented some challenges. Nickles says… Read more »