SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – There is continued debate over the use of face masks to slow the spread of Covid-19 and if cities should mandate wearing them. Avera Health Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael Elliott, says the science is clear. Elliott says people should not be confused on the effectiveness of masks. Elliott says… Read more »
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Deadline for November license plate decals is Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Monday marks the end of the month and another deadline for license plate decal renewals. Patty VanMeter, Brown County Treasurer, talked about this month’s letters. She said that the courthouse will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. There are also several other options for renewal.
Work beginning on new bridge over Missouri River
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – What is going to be 77 feet, 11 inches wide, 1686 feet, 2 inches long, have as much steel as is found in 845 average size cars, hold four lanes of traffic and cost $49.99 million? Project coordinator Denae Johnson said those are a few of the specifics about the new… Read more »
State Fire Marshal urges fire safety for Thanksgiving
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Fire Marshal encourages people to remember the importance of fire safety this Thanksgiving holiday. Nationwide, Thanksgiving day is the peak day for home cooking fires. Fire Marshal Paul Merriman says that makes home fire safety even more important. “Many people love to cook for this holiday or use… Read more »
Barnett says officials responded well to early voting
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Over 218,000 absentee ballots were cast in South Dakota’s election earlier this month, which is a record, and created extra work for county auditors. Secretary of State Steve Barnett says local election officials reacted well to the flurry of early votes. Barnett says there were very few problems reported with the process… Read more »
Active COVID cases drop by nearly 700, two new deaths reported
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state saw its active COVID-19 cases drop by nearly 700, had hospitalizations drop by eight, and added two more COVID-related deaths according to numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 1,011 new confirmed cases and 1,702 recoveries, lowering the amount of active infections by… Read more »
Former Rapid City priest gets nearly eight years in theft case
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A former Rapid City priest accused of possessing child pornography and having sexual contact with a minor has been sentenced to nearly eight years in federal prison in connection with a separate theft case. Marcin Garbacz was sentenced Monday after he was convicted of stealing nearly $260,000 in cash donations… Read more »
Council votes down mask mandate, agrees on marketing to encourage mask usage
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen City Council voted down a mask mandate 5-4 on Monday night, but did agree to focus on more marketing to encourage people to wear masks. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman does not believe in a mask mandate and said the city has a solid mask resolution already in place. Councilwoman… Read more »
Backers of legal marijuana respond to lawsuit
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Backers of legal marijuana will respond to a lawsuit filed to stop adoption of “Amendment A” which was passed by South Dakota voters earlier this month. Pennington County Sheriff Kevin Thom and Highway Patrol Superintendent Rick Miller are the plaintiffs in the court challenge to the constitutionality of the amendment. Drey… Read more »
Businesses continue to adapt to unique year
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – This is normally a big week for businesses with Black Friday and the, more or less, official start of holiday shopping. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says businesses continue to adapt to a very different year. Sanderson says they continue to urge retailers to establish and… Read more »