PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota State Railroad Board put off a decision on a citizens group request to convert an unused rail bed from Tabor to Platte to a walking – biking trail. Bob Foley of Tyndall, with the group: “Friends of the Tabor to Platte Rail to Trail” told the board they want to… Read more »
News Year: 2021
SD Legislative Executuve Board heard from the GOAC
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature will be able to continue asking questions about the state’s appraisal certification program. GOAC Chairman, Senator Kyle Schoenfish of Scotland was in front of the legislatures Executive Board, explaining his committees actions. Schoenfish says they will drop the subpoena for Labor Department… Read more »
Drug overdoses rising in the Rapid City area
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Drug overdoses have become a serious enough issue in the Rapid City area the Rapid City Police Department has officially moved to establish a Narcan program. Narcan nasal spray is a widely misunderstood chemical used to combat potentially fatal overdose situations. RCPD Captain John Olsen explained the specifics of Narcan’s applications. Olsen… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 6 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,303. The state had 486 new cases and 368 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,775. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Sturgis City Council discuss updating their sidewalk ordinance
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council has begun discussion on revisions to its sidewalks ordinance. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says they are looking at making some changes to coincide with state law and to address some concerns from residents. Ainslie says the property owner would then be responsible for repair. However, he says,… Read more »
Winterfest coming up this weekend
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Winterfest has been held on the weekend before Thanksgiving since 1978. The Winterfest Committee is committed to presenting a high-quality juried show with balance and variety between the various art forms as well as between fine and folk arts. It is the perfect opportunity to find unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on… Read more »
Exchange Club of Aberdeen stopped by the studios on Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Members of the Exchange Club of Aberdeen appeared in the studios to talk about the club’s role in the city. Region District President Doug Reierson talks about the 4 pillars the Exchange Club follows Member & former President Carl Perry talks about the motto of the Exchange Club. Member & also former President… Read more »
House Select Committee member preview what’s next in the impeachment process
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House Select Committee on Impeachment held their first meeting last week. Member, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton, says he expects that at their next meeting they will begin to go through the evidence provided to them. The committee will decide if there is enough evidence to ask the full House… Read more »
Range Beef Cow Symposium met this week in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Wednesday was the second and final day of the Range Beef Cow Symposium, hosted at the Monument in Rapid City this year. Among the professors, producers, and major players of the cattle industry was a booth from the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association, represented by executive director James Halverson. Halverson took some time… Read more »
Senator Mary Duvall talks about the new district she will try to represent
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Nearly every South Dakota legislative district has a new look following the completion of redistricting by the South Dakota legislature last week. District 24 is expanding square mileage to the west by picking up Haakon County, which Senator Mary Duvall thinks fits. Most central South Dakota counties were saved from being split into… Read more »