YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- When Texas froze up a year ago, it caused electric black outs and massive natural gas price spikes from the Mexican border to Canada. Tom Glanzer with Northwestern Energy says their gas customers are still helping pay back that tab. Glanzer says energy producers are seeing more unusual events. Glanzer says they continue… Read more »
News Year: 2022
Senator John Thune talks economic issues with the Federal Reserve Board
WSHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Recent economic indicators showed inflation running now at about seven percent, up sharply in the last year. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he met with Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell about that and other issues. Thune says what Congress does in the next few months will have a direct impact on… Read more »
Vermillion School Board provide update on mask mandate
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The Vermillion School District is in the middle of another two week period of mandatory face masks. That was in response to a jump in positive Covid-19 infections. Superintendent Damon Alvey says they have updated their isolation policies. Alvey says they are trying to keep the learning disruptions to a minimum. Alvey says… Read more »
SB46 passes South Dakota House, heading to the Governor’s desk
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The state House is passing one transgender bill on to the governor and another to the Senate. SB 46 passed 50 to 17 with no debate after being deferred last week, and will now pass on to the Governor’s desk to be signed. This bill mandates schools to designate sports as either male… Read more »
Drug dealer in Rapid City explains why she does it
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- It’s no secret hard drugs are a major issue in Western South Dakota, with the Rapid City Police Department taking preventative measures like the implementation of a Narcan program. However, on the other side of the coin are those risking their lives and freedom to fill the demand for product. One individual… Read more »
South Dakota Minority Leader Jamie Smith announce he will run for governor
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The democratic party leader in the South Dakota House of Representatives is running for Governor. At a news conference Tuesday in Pierre, Jamie Smith of Sioux Falls said his campaign isn’t about him. Smith believes good government starts at the top. Smith says if elected, he will respect the will of the people.… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 10 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 10 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,660. The state had 1,756 new cases and 3,426 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 30,559. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
February Business After Hours hosted by Engels Event Company
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Engels Event Company and sponsors Huff Construction Inc. and Ellwein Brothers Inc. for the February Business After Hours Mixer at their beautiful new space located at 209 S Main Street. These monthly mixers are held to encourage networking among the city’s business leadership and employees. It is an ideal way to establish… Read more »
Economic concerns exist in the 9 State Mid America region
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The first month of the new year was not a good one for economic conditions in the Mid America region. Creighton University Professor Ernie Goss says his survey of business managers shows a distinct slow down. He says they also saw employment losses. Goss says their job index is dropping. Goss coordinates the… Read more »
Speaker of the House talks about the next steps in the impeachment process
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- After several hours of a closed-door meeting, the Special Investigative Committee of the South Dakota House agreed on their next actions. House Speaker Spencer Gosch of Glenham announced their first action. Gosch also announced more subpoenas. Members of the committee said last week they had received robocalls pushing them to impeach the Attorney… Read more »