Rushmore State News

15 people die from diseases of the heart in South Dakota during week ending July 16

By Rushmore State News | Aug 1, 2022

There were 15 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in South Dakota in the week ending July 16, making up 18.1% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

Week ending July 16 could be deadliest for people in 75-84 age group in South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Aug 1, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 30 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending July 16.

63 people die in South Dakota after taking the COVID-19 vaccine

By Rushmore State News | Aug 1, 2022

Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 8,214 across the US, with 63 deaths being in South Dakota, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.

Peterson Named New Highway Patrol Assistant Superintendent

By Press release submission | Aug 1, 2022

Lt. Joel Peterson, a 20-year veteran of the South Dakota Highway Patrol, has been named as the Patrol’s new assistant superintendent in charge of field operations.

Chip Seal and Fog Seal Projects Scheduled in the Yankton Area

By Press release submission | Aug 1, 2022

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) says chip seal and fog seal applications will be applied to several highways in the Yankton area, beginning the week of Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.