PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the first day of the 2022 South Dakota legislative session is over two weeks away, a key committee will get a jump start next week. Joint Committee on Appropriations Co-Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says they have several days of hearings set for next week. Hunhoff says they will have many… Read more »
News Year: 2021
More legislators announce plans to run for reelection in 2022
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The 2022 election is some 11 months away, but state legislators are beginning to think about whether they will seek to try and return to the State Capitol a year from now. Representative Will Mortenson of Pierre says “sign me up!”. Fellow House member Mike Weisgram of Fort Pierre is also planning to… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 13 new COVID-19 related death
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 13 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 2,469. The state had 509 new cases and 362 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,224. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Social issues to be among the topics in the 2022 legislative agenda
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- It appears that South Dakota legislators will again be debating a number of so called “social issues” in the 2022 session. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry says they have joined the dialogue out of necessity. Owen says a number of hot button issues are under discussion.… Read more »
Aberdeen Community Theatre release their 2022 schedule
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre has now released the shows they’ll be performing in 2022. Brian Schultz, Associate Artistic/Managing Director of the theatre talks about those shows. Schultz talks about the 1st show of the year coming up in February. Schultz discuss the show coming for the spring, summer, & fall of next year.… Read more »
Mental health issues to be addressed in the 2022 legislative session
PIERRE, S.D.(KYNT)- One of the tasks legislators will face in Pierre next month will be discussion on the next steps for implementing a hotline for South Dakotans experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The South Dakota Department of Social Services has announced their mental health initiatives, including implementing the 988 suicide hotline by the national deadline… Read more »
Holiday Garbage Change
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the New Year’s Day Holiday observance on Friday, December 31st, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Friday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8:00 A.M., Thursday, December 30th, 2021. Both Thursday & Friday’s garbage will be picked… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 6 new COVID-19 related death
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 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 2,456. The state had 428 new cases and 434 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 7,090. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Crime victims can use the SAVIN system to track their progress
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- For victims of crimes, keeping up with the progress of where their case is and more importantly where the offender is can be a difficult path to navigate. The South Dakota SAVIN system is available to help not only crime victims keep track of court cases close to them, but anyone with an… Read more »
SkyWest delivered a letter of thanks for their partnership with the Pierre Airport
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Early next month SkyWest, flying as United Express, will operate its last commercial air service flight out of the Pierre Regional Airport– but they may be back in 2023. During last night’s Pierre City Commission meeting (Dec. 21, 2021), commissioner Jamie Huizenga said he received a letter from SkyWest thanking the city for… Read more »