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SD State Senators dismiss ban on transgender girls from girls' sports
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota Senate committee has dismissed a proposal to bar transgender women and girls from participating in women’s sports leagues. The bill had passed the House, with some Republican lawmakers casting the ban as a…
Spearfish Psychologist pens life guide book for thriving
SPEARFISH, S.D. — Dr. Mark Britzman is a licensed psychologist and former professor who's in the business of helping people develop a better vision for life for over 30 years. …
WY, SD congressional delegations urge USFS not to reduce Black Hills National Forest timber sale program
WASHINGTON — Congressional delegations from both South Dakota and Wyoming joined together in opposition of the U.S. Forest Service's recommendation to reduce the timber sale program in the Black Hills National Forest. South Dakota Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds,…
78 new Wyoming COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On Wednesday, the Wyoming Department of Health reported 78 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 46,268. 386 cases are considered active in the state, an increase of 50 since Tuesday.…
Two Spearfish police officers honored during City Council Meeting Wednesday
SPEARFISH, S.D. — Two Spearfish police officers were honored during the City Council Meeting on Wednesday. 2020 Spearfish Police Department Officer of the Year, Christopher Woods, and recently-promoted Sgt. Dustin Bush received applause and congratulations from the Mayor and City…
North Dakota set to receive more than 6,000 doses of J&J vaccine by week's end
BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Department of Health said that most areas statewide are now in vaccination Phase 1B, which includes anyone age 16 and up with two or more underlying conditions. A vaccine locater is available online here…
City of Box Elder "profoundly disappointed" by defeat of Ellsworth Infrastructure Support Bill
BOX ELDER, S.D. — The City of Box Elder issued a statement on Wednesday following the defeat of Senate Bill 151, also known as the Ellsworth Infrastructure Support Bill, which would have funded sewer infrastructure and capacity improvements necessary to…
Construction to begin on U.S. Highway 18 / U.S. Highway 385 north of Oelrichs
OELRICHS, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) says 10 miles of work on U.S. Highway 18 / U.S. Highway 385 will begin Monday, March 15, 2021. The construction begins one-half mile north of Oelrichs and continues toward…
Guardrail work to begin on I-90 near Whitewood
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) says on Monday, March 15, 2021, guardrail work will resume on I-90 in the eastbound and westbound lanes at mile markers 23, 25, and 27 near Whitewood. The scheduled…
Meade County culvert repair and replacement work begins
STURGIS, S.D. – South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) crews will begin installing and repairing culverts in Meade County this week. The project includes installing a new steel culvert under Highway 79 at mile marker 117 north of Sturgis and…
SD delegation reintroduces bill to allow state to conduct clean-up effort at Gilt Edge Mine
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today reintroduced the Gilt Edge Mine Conveyance Act, legislation that would authorize the state of South Dakota to purchase approximately 266 acres of U.S.…
SD DOH: 181 total new COVID-19 cases, five deaths statewide
PIERRE, S.D. — On Wednesday, the South Dakota Department of Health reported 131 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 100,947. 50 of the 181 total cases are considered as new probable…
SDDOH announces additional COVID-19 vaccination sites throughout South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon reminded state residents Wednesday that additional COVID-19 vaccination sites across the state have been activated or are about to start administering vaccinations through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. This will…
SD House State Affairs Committee kills marijuana framework bill
PIERRE, S.D. — This was the final day of committee hearings this legislative session. The House State Affairs Committee started the day with a vote to not take any action on recreational marijuana…
