LAKE OAHE, S.D.(KCCR)- The future of the Spring Creek Resort on Lake Oahe seems to be in question. Game, Fish and Parks Secretary Kevin Robling appeared before the Game, Fish and Parks Commission meeting two weeks ago in Pierre with an update on efforts to find a new concessionaire to run the restaurant. Robling says… Read more »
News Year: 2021
SD legislators to determine what to do with the $1.9 billion from the infrastructure bill
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The federal infrastructure bill signed this week by President Biden will send about one point nine billion dollars to South Dakota. Of that, hundreds of millions will be set aside for highways, roads and bridges. Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp, Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, says while he hasn’t seen many details… Read more »
Executive Board of SD legislature to meet this week
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature are meeting Wednesday & Thursday in Pierre. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says they will hear from a lot of different agencies and committees. Peterson says any proposed bills from the summer studies have to get past the E-Board to get to the… Read more »
American Farm Bureau Federation opposes Build Back Better Act
HURON, S.D.(Press Release)- South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) joins the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) in its concern and opposition to the Build Back Better plan which may receive a vote on the U.S. House floor this week. AFBF sent a letter to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives urging them to vote… Read more »
Representative Steven Haugaard announced Wednesday he will primary Governor Noem
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Republican Representative Steven Haugaard of Sioux Falls has announced he will run against incumbent Governor Kristi Noem in next June’s primary election. Haugaard, in his announcement, says its about rights and liberty. Haugaard says Noem caved by vetoing a bill dealing with transgender students and sports. Haugaard says in a republican primary,… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 3 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 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 2,297. The state had 482 new cases and 350 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,653. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Sturgis City Council made changes to 2 different ordinances Monday night
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB)– At their meeting Monday night, Sturgis council members approved second and final reading on some changes to a couple of ordinances. The first makes several changes to the residential camping ordinance. Among the changes are limiting temporary residential camping to 21 days in a 365 day period without a permit, as well as… Read more »
City of Sturgis looking to improve their EMT service
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB)- The City of Sturgis is lending its support to improve retirement benefits for its E.M.T.’s. Currently, the state of South Dakota has three classifications of municipal employees. Class B retirement covers professions such as law enforcement, firefighters, and judicial – but E.M.T.’s are not included. Not part of Class B retirement, EMS receive… Read more »
Watertown Development Center now AEDO certified
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- During Monday night’s city council meeting Michelle Kakacek from the Watertown Development Company gave a quarterly presentation to the city council. One mention in particular is becoming AEDO certified through the International Economic Development Council. It is a very rigorous process and not only is Michelle now certified but so is Executive Director… Read more »
SD House Representative explains his no vote on the impeachment of the Attorney General
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- During their special session last week, the South Dakota House voted to set up a select committee to see if there are grounds to impeach Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Representative Marty Overweg of New Holland was one of the ten “no” votes. Overweg says he will listen to the findings of the committee.… Read more »