PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Lawmakers this year passed House Bill 1259, which would do an assessment of rural roads and bridges and provide funding for replacement and repair in the last two years of the three year measure. The bill is sitting on the Governor’s desk awaiting her signature. House Transportation Committee Chair Caleb Finck… Read more »
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SD Legislators to return Monday(Veto Day) to address Fairness in Women in Sports
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota lawmakers return to Pierre Monday for the final day of the 2021 session. They will have to consider the style and form veto Governor Kristi Noem issued for HB1217, the trans gender, women in sports bill. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says there are differences of opinion on the… Read more »
DSS helps ensure families have correct child safety seats
PIERRE – The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) is helping ensure children ride in the best child safety seat for their height and weight when parents can’t afford to buy one. State law requires parents and caregivers use child safety seats. The “best” child safety seat is one that correctly fits the child,… Read more »
Flags at half-staff in remembrance of victims of Boulder shooting
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff, effectively immediately, until sundown on Saturday, March 27, 2021, in remembrance of the victims of the shooting in Boulder, CO. This is in response to a proclamation by President Joseph R. Biden, which can be found below. ### From: White House… Read more »
President of South Dakota Bankers Association saids bank are ready for stimulus payments
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Hundreds of millions of dollars are flowing from Washington in the second round of stimulus payments. Karl Adam, President of the South Dakota Bankers Association says they may show up in various forms. Adam says some people tossed the earlier round of paper checks or debit cards. Adam says banks have added to… Read more »
Community garden plots available
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has community garden plots available for those interested in planting a garden this summer. If you are a new gardener or a gardener looking for an additional garden plot, please call the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 605-626-7015. Garden plots are 1,200 square feet in… Read more »
SD Dept of Health added 1 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 1,924. The state had 270 new cases and 159 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,350. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Medical marijuana discussed at Yankton City Council Monday
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission held a work session before their regular meeting Monday night to talk about medical marijuana. City Manager Amy Leon says all the cities in the state are in the same situation. Leon says her recommendation is that the commission move rapidly in setting up a regulatory and zoning framework.… Read more »
South Dakota Governor Issues Framework For $5 Million In CRF for Meat Processors
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has announced a framework for up to $5 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds to help South Dakota meat processors expand. The grants are available to meat processors with 60 employees or less that meet one of three criteria. They must be state inspected equal to slaughter and or… Read more »
South Dakota retailers still waiting on a protocol for medical marijuana
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Legal medical marijuana may be a business opportunity, but rules and regulations must be written rapidly. South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says the passage of “IM26” last November sent one clear message. Sanderson says the initiative is not clear in how that marketplace will work starting July first. Sanderson says… Read more »