News Year: 2022

Recap of Senator John Thune’s day in Aberdeen & Britton

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, U.S. Senator John Thune made stops in Aberdeen & Britton. Prior to recapping his day here, Senator Thune also discussed headlines that developed during the day. On Wednesday morning, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced he will be retiring at the end of this term. Senator Thune was not surprised to… Read more »

Recap of Senator John Thune’s day in Aberdeen & Britton

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, U.S. Senator John Thune made stops in Aberdeen & Britton. Prior to recapping his day here, Senator Thune also discussed headlines that developed during the day. On Wednesday morning, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced he will be retiring at the end of this term. Senator Thune was not surprised to… Read more »

SkyWest to retain the EAS contract for the Aberdeen Regional Airport

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release)- By this Order, the U.S. Department of Transportation (the Department) selects SkyWest Airlines, Inc., branded as Delta Connection ( SkyWest), to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) at Aberdeen, South Dakota, and Bemidji, Minnesota, for a three-year term from March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2025, using 50-passenger Bombardier or Canadair CRJ-200 (CRJ-200)… Read more »

SkyWest to retain the EAS contract for the Aberdeen Regional Airport

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release)- By this Order, the U.S. Department of Transportation (the Department) selects SkyWest Airlines, Inc., branded as Delta Connection ( SkyWest), to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) at Aberdeen, South Dakota, and Bemidji, Minnesota, for a three-year term from March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2025, using 50-passenger Bombardier or Canadair CRJ-200 (CRJ-200)… Read more »

SD House passed bill to call for Constitutional Convention of the state

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House debated a resolution to call for a Constitutional Convention of the states to limit the power of the federal government and impose term limits on Members of Congress. Sponsor, Representative Tom Pischke of Dell Rapids, says even debating these resolution can have an impact on Congress. Representative Tim Goodwin… Read more »

SD House passed bill to call for Constitutional Convention of the state

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House debated a resolution to call for a Constitutional Convention of the states to limit the power of the federal government and impose term limits on Members of Congress. Sponsor, Representative Tom Pischke of Dell Rapids, says even debating these resolution can have an impact on Congress. Representative Tim Goodwin… Read more »

South Dakota House committee approves trans athlete ban

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota House committee has approved a proposal from Republican Gov. Kristi Noem to ban transgender women and girls from competing in school sports leagues that match their gender identity. All 11 Republicans on the House State Affairs voted in favor of the bill. The governor has cast it as… Read more »

South Dakota House committee approves trans athlete ban

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota House committee has approved a proposal from Republican Gov. Kristi Noem to ban transgender women and girls from competing in school sports leagues that match their gender identity. All 11 Republicans on the House State Affairs voted in favor of the bill. The governor has cast it as… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 14 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 14 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 2,623. The state had 1,608 new cases and 2,115 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 35,534. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 14 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 14 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 2,623. The state had 1,608 new cases and 2,115 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 35,534. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

SD Republican Party hire new Executive Director

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Republican Party Chairman Dan Lederman says the party has hired Terin Lucero as their Executive Director. He says he wants to help continue building the party. Lucero says he wants to follow up on one of Lederman’s goals. Republicans already hold 94 of the 105 seats in the legislature. Lucero says… Read more »

SD Republican Party hire new Executive Director

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Republican Party Chairman Dan Lederman says the party has hired Terin Lucero as their Executive Director. He says he wants to help continue building the party. Lucero says he wants to follow up on one of Lederman’s goals. Republicans already hold 94 of the 105 seats in the legislature. Lucero says… Read more »

Vermillion School District extend mask mandate

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Two weeks ago the Vermillion School District required face masks for most of their students as Covid-19 infection numbers rose. Now, Superintendent Damon Alvey says they are extending and expanding the mandate. Alvey says their infection numbers had been pretty stable. Alvey says both staff and students have been infected. The state Department… Read more »

Vermillion School District extend mask mandate

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Two weeks ago the Vermillion School District required face masks for most of their students as Covid-19 infection numbers rose. Now, Superintendent Damon Alvey says they are extending and expanding the mandate. Alvey says their infection numbers had been pretty stable. Alvey says both staff and students have been infected. The state Department… Read more »

SD House Select Committee has no scheduled meeting on impeachment

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House Select Committee on Investigation doesn’t have any more meetings scheduled to discuss the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton, says it will be difficult to get done before the end of the legislative session. Cwach says after two days of hearings… Read more »

SD House Select Committee has no scheduled meeting on impeachment

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House Select Committee on Investigation doesn’t have any more meetings scheduled to discuss the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton, says it will be difficult to get done before the end of the legislative session. Cwach says after two days of hearings… Read more »

Rapid City Fire Department seeking more firefighters

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Despite a class of 18 new firefighters, a number which Rapid City Fire Department public information officer Tessa Jaeger said could be a local record, the RCFD is still not fully staffed. Making an appearance on the Rapid City Morning News, Jaeger said the department, despite a lean staff, is more than… Read more »

Rapid City Fire Department seeking more firefighters

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Despite a class of 18 new firefighters, a number which Rapid City Fire Department public information officer Tessa Jaeger said could be a local record, the RCFD is still not fully staffed. Making an appearance on the Rapid City Morning News, Jaeger said the department, despite a lean staff, is more than… Read more »

SD Senate passes a series of bills dealing with medical cannabis

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The Senate passed a slate of bills about the medical cannabis program created by Initiated Measure 26. The bills passed the Senate with little debate. One bill defines the necessary relationship between patient and medical practitioner. This is meant to prevent “doctor shopping.” Another removes the provision stating a medical practitioner must certify… Read more »

SD Senate passes a series of bills dealing with medical cannabis

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The Senate passed a slate of bills about the medical cannabis program created by Initiated Measure 26. The bills passed the Senate with little debate. One bill defines the necessary relationship between patient and medical practitioner. This is meant to prevent “doctor shopping.” Another removes the provision stating a medical practitioner must certify… Read more »