YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission, at their meeting tonight will set a public hearing for later this month to extend the face mask mandate. That resolution was passed in early December. Mayor Nathan Johnson says its not time to back off the mandate. Johnson says infection numbers have fallen in the county and he… Read more »
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Health officials looking at reports of variants of the COVID-19 virus
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Public health officials are tracking reports of variants of the Covid-19 virus. The CDC reports those mutations related to infections in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil have now shown up in at least thirty three states. South Dakota State Epidemiologist Dr Josh Clayton says each variant has some unique characteristics. The… Read more »
South Dakota Legislature reports 1st case of the coronavirus
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers are attempting to contain the spread of the coronavirus after the first reported case in the Legislature this session. Legislators were informed by email Sunday that Republican Rep. Aaron Aylward had tested positive over the weekend. House Speaker Spencer Gosch says that a number of lawmakers were staying… Read more »
USD to Offer Free, Rapid COVID-19 Tests on Campus
VERMILLION, S.D.(Press Release) – The University of South Dakota will offer free, rapid COVID-19 testing of students, faculty and staff in the Muenster University Center room 212 Mondays through Fridays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. starting Feb. 8. The BinaxNOW rapid antigen test, paid for by the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH), will provide… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported no new deaths due to COVID-19
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases and hospitalizations dropped slightly, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death toll now at 1,809. The state had 54 new confirmed cases and 62 recoveries, lowering active infections 2,308. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
Senator Mike Rounds offer his take on the impeachment trial of former President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The second impeachment trial of former President Trump is set to start Tuesday in the US Senate. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says it appears those prosecuting the case want to push it along. Rounds says the former President may not have known the impact of his words on the mob that stormed… Read more »
SD House Leaders weigh in on the 1st half of the 2021 SD Legislative session
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature wrapped up the first half of the session last Friday. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says they are watching the bills pile up. Peterson says bills are moving rapidly through the House. Peterson says they get some important reports this week. House Minority Leader Jamie Smith of… Read more »
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers’ monthly report more worry about drought than flood
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)-Instead of a flood threat, low water may be more of an issue along the Missouri River this spring. During the Corps of Engineers monthly update, Kevin Low with the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center, says mountain snow pack is running below normal. Low says snowpack on the plains is also fairly light and… Read more »
SD Dept of Health added 5 new COVID-19 related deaths, active cases & hospitalization continues to decline
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases and hospitalizations dropped, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death toll now at 1,809. The state had 97 new confirmed cases and 148 recoveries, lowering active infections 2,316. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
One man dead following car crash near Groton
GROTON, S.D. (Press Release)– A 45-year-old man died Friday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Groton. The name of the person involved in the crash is not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 2014 Jeep Compass was northbound on South Dakota Highway 37 when it left the roadway, entered the west… Read more »