News Year: 2021

SD Aeronautics Commission table request to upgrade the Kadoka Airport

KADOKA, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Aeronautics Commission has tabled a request by the City of Kadoka for funding to improve lighting and fencing at the Kadoka Municipal Airport.  Kadoka Mayor Harry Weller told the Commission without some state support the project likely won’t get done. Kadoka’s airport is not eligible for federal Airport Improvement Program… Read more »

SD Aeronautics Commission table request to upgrade the Kadoka Airport

KADOKA, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Aeronautics Commission has tabled a request by the City of Kadoka for funding to improve lighting and fencing at the Kadoka Municipal Airport.  Kadoka Mayor Harry Weller told the Commission without some state support the project likely won’t get done. Kadoka’s airport is not eligible for federal Airport Improvement Program… Read more »

Congressman Johnson defends his vote to not hold Steve Bannon in contempt

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US House voted to hold Steve Bannon, a long-time aide to former President Trump in contempt of Congress after he ignored a subpoena from the committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riot. The vote was mostly along party lines, with South Dakota republican Congressman Dusty Johnson voting “no”. Johnson says it is… Read more »

Congressman Johnson defends his vote to not hold Steve Bannon in contempt

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US House voted to hold Steve Bannon, a long-time aide to former President Trump in contempt of Congress after he ignored a subpoena from the committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riot. The vote was mostly along party lines, with South Dakota republican Congressman Dusty Johnson voting “no”. Johnson says it is… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 4 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,218. The state had 337 new cases and 366 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,663. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 4 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,218. The state had 337 new cases and 366 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,663. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

Former Senator Tom Daschle express concern about the political direction in Washington

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Former South Dakota Senator Tom Daschle is concerned about the political direction of the country and threats to democracy. Daschle says the stand off in Congress is a major symptom. Daschle says much has changed since he left the Senate in 2005. Daschle, a democrat, was elected to the US House in 1978,… Read more »

Former Senator Tom Daschle express concern about the political direction in Washington

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Former South Dakota Senator Tom Daschle is concerned about the political direction of the country and threats to democracy. Daschle says the stand off in Congress is a major symptom. Daschle says much has changed since he left the Senate in 2005. Daschle, a democrat, was elected to the US House in 1978,… Read more »

Representative Taffy Howard explain why she’s running for the US House seat

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Taffy Howard, a Rapid City Republican representing District 33 in the State House, has set her sights on DC, announcing a run against fellow Republican Dusty Johnson for South Dakota’s at-large House district Howard said South Dakotans have taken issue with the states DC Delegation. Howard said she’d take a staunch, conservative… Read more »

Representative Taffy Howard explain why she’s running for the US House seat

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Taffy Howard, a Rapid City Republican representing District 33 in the State House, has set her sights on DC, announcing a run against fellow Republican Dusty Johnson for South Dakota’s at-large House district Howard said South Dakotans have taken issue with the states DC Delegation. Howard said she’d take a staunch, conservative… Read more »

Day County Sherriff Ryan Rucktaeschel Steps Down, Jerred Schreur Steps Up

WEBSTER, S.D.(KXLG)- Earlier this week at the Day County Sherriff’s office, Ryan Rucktaeschel stepped down as Sherriff after winning the elected position in 2018. We received a statement from Ryan: “I leave Day County in good hands with sheriff Jerred Schreur. I wanted to give Jerred some time to get established and prove to the… Read more »

Day County Sherriff Ryan Rucktaeschel Steps Down, Jerred Schreur Steps Up

WEBSTER, S.D.(KXLG)- Earlier this week at the Day County Sherriff’s office, Ryan Rucktaeschel stepped down as Sherriff after winning the elected position in 2018. We received a statement from Ryan: “I leave Day County in good hands with sheriff Jerred Schreur. I wanted to give Jerred some time to get established and prove to the… Read more »

Enrollments down slight at the South Dakota’s Tech Schools

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Fall enrollment at the four technical colleges in South Dakota fell slightly to just over seventy-one hundred students. Tech College Board President Dana Dkyhouse of Sioux Falls says holding enrollment steady was a win. Dykhouse says flat enrollment does put more pressure on their budget because of the drop in tuition and… Read more »

Enrollments down slight at the South Dakota’s Tech Schools

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Fall enrollment at the four technical colleges in South Dakota fell slightly to just over seventy-one hundred students. Tech College Board President Dana Dkyhouse of Sioux Falls says holding enrollment steady was a win. Dykhouse says flat enrollment does put more pressure on their budget because of the drop in tuition and… Read more »

SD Railroad Board hears arguments plans for the abandoned rail line from Tabor to Platte

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Supporters and opponents of a plan to turn an abandoned rail line from Tabor to Platte into a biking and hiking trail appeared in front of the South Dakota Railroad Board. The former Milwaukee Road line last had rail traffic in the 1980s and has been owned by the state since then. Bon… Read more »

SD Railroad Board hears arguments plans for the abandoned rail line from Tabor to Platte

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Supporters and opponents of a plan to turn an abandoned rail line from Tabor to Platte into a biking and hiking trail appeared in front of the South Dakota Railroad Board. The former Milwaukee Road line last had rail traffic in the 1980s and has been owned by the state since then. Bon… Read more »

Update on the Dakota Events Complex in Huro n

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The opening day of the 2021 South Dakota State Fair included the ground breaking for the Dakota Events Complex.  The DEX will replace the beef complex that was destroyed by fire on October 31 of 2020.  Original ambitious plans targeted the new complex to be ready for the 2022 state fair.  Hunter Roberts,… Read more »

Update on the Dakota Events Complex in Huro n

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The opening day of the 2021 South Dakota State Fair included the ground breaking for the Dakota Events Complex.  The DEX will replace the beef complex that was destroyed by fire on October 31 of 2020.  Original ambitious plans targeted the new complex to be ready for the 2022 state fair.  Hunter Roberts,… Read more »

SD PUC Chair announce this will be his last term

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Gary Hanson, who was reelected last year, says this will be his last term in elective office. He says he has enjoyed all of his public service. Hanson says he wanted to get his future plans on the table. Hanson says his announcement gives anyone who wants to… Read more »

SD PUC Chair announce this will be his last term

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Gary Hanson, who was reelected last year, says this will be his last term in elective office. He says he has enjoyed all of his public service. Hanson says he wanted to get his future plans on the table. Hanson says his announcement gives anyone who wants to… Read more »