PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators will continue to negotiate on the state budget until the final day of the session. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, says there will be some changes. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/06073004/Jean-Hunhoff-306a.mp3 Hunhoff says there are some agreed on priorities. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/06073012/Jean-Hunhoff-306b.mp3 Hunhoff says there will be… Read more »
News Year: 2019
HS Scoreboard: 3/5/19
TUESDAY SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Class B Boys – SO. DAK. 16 (3) Clark Willow/Lake 66 – Jacob Prouty 26pts/7rbs/4ast. Micah Burke 12pts & 12rbs. Stone Burke 11pts & 11rbs. (14) Dell Rapids/St. Mary 33 – Conor Libis 17pts. Shot 31% for the game. @ Sioux Valley HS (8) Viborg-Hurley 55 – Case Mason 16pts.… Read more »
Back To Back Champs: NSU Champs of NSIC Tournament
Sioux Falls, S.D. (NSUWolves.com) – The No. 25 Northern State University men’s basketball team defeated Southwest Minnesota State 72-68, en-route to
Saints Battle, But Come Up Short
TUCSON, AZ (PCSaints.com) – The Lady Saints dropped today’s game against No. 7 Indiana Wesleyan 9-5, while playing probably their best game so far this season. With the loss, the Saints drop to 1-12 on the season. How It Happened – The Saints began the game with a three up three down against the Wildcats of Indiana… Read more »
Cleanup continuing following derailment in Milbank
MILBANK, S.D. (KXLG) – Burlington Northern Sante Fe spokesperson Amy McBeth says that cleanup crews are in place at Milbank removing spilled grain and clearing damaged cars following an early Monday Morning derailment. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/26134757/Derailment-Update-1.mp3 McBeth says that most of the 24 damaged rail cars will have to be scrapped. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/26134813/Derailment-Update-2.mp3 And, although the weather has… Read more »
Bill dealing with electric service territories sent to House floor
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A long delayed and often debated bill dealing with electric service territories has now been amended and sent to the House floor. SB66 originally would have allowed municipal electric companies to take over service from rural electric cooperatives when a city expanded and annexed new residents. Representative Tom Brunner (brew-ner) of… Read more »
U.S. keeping an eye on India and Pakistan
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Tensions seem to be easing between India and Pakistan following a round of military confrontations including air strikes and planes being shot down. Senator Mike Rounds says it is a major concern for the U.S. Rounds says both are nuclear powers. There has been some criticism that the U.S. has pulled… Read more »
Ag and Natural Resources Committee approves soil ratings bill
PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved a bill to conduct a study on the possible impact from changes to the way soils are rated for property tax purposes. It’s yet another ripple from the change to production-based ag land assessments. Representative Kirk Chaffee (Chay-fee) of Whitewood testified in… Read more »
Governor seeking nominations for Ag Ambassador Award
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is seeking nominations for the 2019 South Dakota Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award. Nominees should be individuals or organizations who have continually worked to promote agriculture in South Dakota while demonstrating servant leadership, hard work, honesty, humility, and respect for others. Key achievements of the Ag Ambassador: Provides… Read more »
Gas prices up nationwide
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The national gas price average has increased nearly 20-cents since the beginning of the year– the largest jump during the January-February time frame since 2015. According to AAA South Dakota, the national average is $2.42 per gallon, which is three cents more expensive than last week, 17-cents more expensive than… Read more »