Nick Nelson

State Health officials say the most recent uptick of hospitalizations across the country tends to include more younger people than before. As the Easter weekend approaches, it’s important to stay safe, even as more people are being vaccinated.

The U.S. Drought Monitor released Thursday shows the Black Hills area in Moderate to Severe drought conditions. This as crews are continuing to battle the Schroeder Fire that started Monday.

Senator Thune praised the South Dakota Department of Health, and healthcare providers in the state, as he visited Monument Health in Sturgis.

The Rocky Mountain Blue incident team was brought in to assist in the effort. They’re measuring the fire’s current size at 2,165 acres.

21 Republican Attorneys General across the country are filing suit in federal court to reverse President Joe Biden’s decision to cancel the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.

Since May of last year, the spread of the coronavirus in Pennington County has been considered substantial, the highest level of spread classified by the DOH.

More than 189,000 South Dakotans have received a dose, which is about 33% of the population of the state.

A “topping out” ceremony was held Saturday outside the future arena to commemorate the placement of the beam.

Governor Kristi Noem, along with some members of the state legislature, had hoped to stall the implementation of voter-approved Initiated Measure 26 that legalized medical cannabis.

Concerns are being raised by businesses in the state that signing H.B. 1217 could have harmful effects on the state’s economy.

The bill includes $1,400 payments to many Americans and a $300 weekly unemployment benefit until September.

The Black Hills saw a springtime snow accumulation beginning Wednesday morning.

The Highway Patrol promotes ride-alongs, and seminars to showcase how they can serve their community.

The bill known as the American Rescue Plan included $1,400 payments to many Americans and a $300 weekly unemployment benefit until September.

More people are expected to hit the road as spring arrives, and the DOT says this increase in traffic can cause more accidents.

The two delegations sent a letter to U.S. Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen to encourage better cooperation between the forest service, local advisory boards, and stakeholders who would be impacted by a potential rollback of timber sale programs.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released a statement that expressed a “moral concern” over the vaccine because of its use of lab-grown stem cells from the tissue of aborted fetuses.

Opponents of the legislation argue it would expand the circumstances under which a person can use force without the potential for due process.

As the state continues through the transition, Monument Health is reminding people to register for the online waitlist so people will know when they are eligible to receive the vaccine.

Broadcast burns are used by the U.S. Forest Service to reduce dry fuels that make the forest more susceptible to devastating wildfires.

Only one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is required. It’s most effective in preventing serious cases of COVID-19.

The statehouse passed HB 1100, which initially would have pushed back the implementation date to July 2022. A compromise amendment was added to change it to January 2022.

The city saw increases in 9 out of the 12 months last year, only seeing decreases in March, April, and May as the pandemic was on its initial rise.

Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines must be stored at extremely cold temperatures, and the Pfizer vaccine must be used within five days of thawing.

Noem sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation earlier this week asking for their assistance in advocating for the fireworks as the Biden administration takes power in Washington.

The committee on Commerce and Energy in the state Senate passed House Bill 1203 Thursday. This would allow state-chartered banks to conduct transactions with licensed businesses that distribute marijuana and industrial hemp.

Health officials are reminding people that the virus is still a problem and that a lot more people are going to have to get vaccinated before a return to normalcy is possible.

The resolution is a symbolic gesture by the commission stating that they strongly support the 2nd Amendment and gun rights at-large.

13 restaurants are offering their regular menus, in addition to featured menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that are only available during Restaurant Week which begins Wednesday and goes through the weekend.

The tourism industry and economy of the Black Hills saw a boost from last year’s display, which included a visit from former President Donald Trump.

Each year, the Salvation Army sponsors the walk to raise money to assist families struggling to stay warm during the cold winter months.

Some South Dakota lawmakers are now getting behind a resolution to open an investigation into medals awarded to U.S. service members who participated in the Wounded Knee Massacre.

South Dakota Consumer Protection says that many phones across the state have been receiving texts that either notify them that their COVID test results are back, or ask them to fill out a survey regarding COVID tests.

Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg is being charged with three misdemeanor offenses for the September hit-and-run death of Joseph Boever.

After previously occurring once every year, The Rapid City Fire Department now trains its members twice a year for ice and water rescues.

The new format will give more time for different films to be showcased, as well as more Q&A sessions with filmmakers, following the virtual screenings.

As temperatures range from below zero to single digits, the supply of non-renewable power is running short.

The recent snow accumulation in the Black Hills may have been a bummer for some, but winter conditions were welcome at the 42nd annual Governor’s Snowmobile Ride outside of Lead.

Johnson was appointed to lead the republicans on the Livestock and Foreign Agriculture subcommittee where he’ll be overseeing both domestic and overseas livestock inspection and trade policy.

A previous robot used by the Pennington County Special Response team had been used for a decade before its capabilities became limited.

The snow made it possible for the piles to be burned in a controlled environment.

The move would have ended setting back clocks in November, allowing for more hours of daylight year-round.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused pools to stay closed last year, and the Parks & Rec Department is prepared to get the fun going again.

People are encouraged to contact the police department if they see anyone in danger with our frigid, sub-zero temperatures.

The lawsuit was filed a few weeks after 54% of South Dakota voters approved Amendment A, effectively legalizing recreational marijuana

Working Against Violence Incorporated has seen the impact the pandemic is having on victims.

WAVI is working with the statewide Network against Family Violence and Sexual Assault and state health officials to ensure its clients are getting vaccine appointments.

Fifty-seven restaurants in the community use the food delivery app, with local drivers staying busy, as more people stay home.

About 10% of people who have received a COVID shot report lingering side-effects, like soreness, muscle aches, and in even more extreme cases, flu-like symptoms.

The state park is hoping to raise a total of $5,000,000 to build the center, which would provide a history of the bison herd in the park.