PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature got an update on the expected funding coming to the state from the “American Rescue Plan” passed earlier this year by Congress. Legislative Research Council Chief Fiscal Analyst Jeff Melhaff said there are a variety of funding sources. Melhaff says there will be dollars going… Read more »
News Year: 2021
SD Dept of Health reports 1 COVID-19 related death
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,958. The state had 137 new cases and 219 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,871. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Combined South Dakota Ag And Environment Dept began operations this week
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The newly combined South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources began operations this week. Department Secretary Hunter Roberts says the jury is out with those who are skeptical about the merger of the agencies and what effectiveness they will have. He says operations for both ends of the department are proceeding well.… Read more »
Tim Rave talks about what he wants to do on the Board of Regents
BALTIC, S.D.(WNAX)- Former legislator Tim Rave of Baltic has been appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Kristi Noem. Rave says he worked closely with the Regents during his thirteen years in the legislature. Rave says the rising costs of higher education is an ongoing problem. Rave says there needs to be a balance… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 1 COVID-19 related death
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,957. The state had 199 new cases and 196 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,955. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Tukesbrey Wins Multiple 2021 Eric Sevaried Awards
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (Press Release / HubCityRadio.com) – The Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Eric Sevareid Awards. The awards, named for the North Dakota-born and University of Minnesota-educated journalist best known for his work as a correspondent for CBS Radio and Television, are presented each spring. The awards… Read more »
SD Interim Appropriation Committe to meet Friday
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Under the latest federal stimulus plan, the State of South Dakota could get another billion dollars or so. The interim Appropriations Committee of the legislature meets Friday and Co-Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they will need more information on how the state can spend the dollars. Hunhoff says the Governors office… Read more »
Kevin Schieffer reflects on his time on the SD Board of Regents
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- As Governor Kristi Noem appoints several members to the South Dakota Board of Regents, a long-time former member says it’s a good time to reflect on their mission. Kevin Schieffer says the pandemic showed that the universities can move fairly quickly at times. Schieffer says the Board has to constantly refocus on their… Read more »
Supertinendents openings in South Dakota on the rise
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As the school year wraps up, students aren’t the only ones looking to move on. Tom Oster, with Dakota Educational Consultants, says they are seeing lots of openings for Superintendents. Oster says they are seeing a different trend this year. Oster’s company helps find candidates for school boards to interview. He says each… Read more »
Investigations continue on the rolling blackouts that took place back in February
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The rolling power blackouts during the extensive February cold wave are still being investigated. South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says the Southwest Power Pool is leading the study. Frigid air plunged deep into Texas, causing damage to power plants, forcing utilities in fourteen states to roll the outages to prevent… Read more »