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Average Black Hills Energy customer faces potential $45 increase in monthly bill

Average Black Hills Energy customer faces potential $45 increase in monthly bill

by Joshua Haiar

The average Black Hills Energy residential electric customer in South Dakota faces a monthly bill that will be $45 higher if state regulators approve a pending rate increase and surcharge. The company’s latest application this month seeks to add a monthly surcharge of $19.70 for the average residential customer, to recoup costs for the $320 […]

Lawmakers discuss regionalization as a possible solution for local ambulance problems

by Meghan O'Brien

PIERRE — State healthcare officials told South Dakota lawmakers this week that coordination among neighboring communities could strengthen local emergency medical services that are struggling with staffing and funding. “This is truly critical to the transformation of EMS in South Dakota,” said Emily Kiel, director of the state Department of Health’s Division of Healthcare Access. […]

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Pennsylvania reports nation’s first confirmed measles-related deaths in 2026

Pennsylvania reports nation’s first confirmed measles-related deaths in 2026

by Ian Karbal

This story was updated at 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2026 to include a statement from the Centers for Disease Control. The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed two measles-related deaths in Lancaster County. Both people, who lived in the county, were unvaccinated. No other personal details were provided in order to protect their families’ privacy. […]
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