ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Mayor Travis Schaunaman delivered his 3rd State of the City Address. Schaunaman started off saying how great it is to live in Aberdeen. The mayor talks about a positive outlook for the city in 2022. Schaunaman talks about the city handled COVID-19 in 2021. Shaunaman recap the year it was for… Read more »
News Year: 2022
Outdoor ice rinks closed due to weather
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)0- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is closing outdoor ice rinks at Lincoln and Manor Parks on Thursday, January 6th. For further information, please contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department office at 626-7015.
SD Dept of Health reports 13 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 13 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 2,520. The state had 2,183 new cases and 393 recoveries, increasing active infections to 14,355. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Congressman Johnson reflects back on the US Capitol riots one year ago
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- A year ago today, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson was sheltering in the US Capitol as a mob attempted to break in. At the time, he sent texts saying he wasn’t sure he was safe. Johnson says those at fault should continue to face charges. Johnson says there are still many unanswered questions.… Read more »
Chamber’s Ag Appreciation Banquet is back, now in January
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Chamber’s Ag Committee is proud to host their annual Ag Appreciation Banquet on Friday, January 21, 2002 at the Dakota Event Center, 720 Lamont Street. The purpose of this event is to honor our local farmers and ranchers for all they do to feed, fuel and clothe the world. The… Read more »
Bill to address South Dakota redistricting coming up this year
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- One of the bills prefiled for next weeks South Dakota legislative session would set in law a joint committee for legislative redistricting. Representative Richard Vasgaard of Centerville is a co-sponsor and says the bill was a result of the controversial redistricting process last year. Vasgaard says the special session to approve the new… Read more »
Mid American Energy looking to extend their cost recovery to the spring
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- When Texas froze up last February, it sent price shocks through the natural gas system from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Many energy companies have been trying to recover those extra costs by adding extra charges to customers’ bills. Mid American Energy had asked the South Dakota Public Utilities commission permission to… Read more »
Amendment to expand Medicaid to be on the November ballot
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Backers of a petition drive have been successful in getting a constitutional amendment to expand Medicaid on the South Dakota general election ballot in November. Zach Marcus, with the group “South Dakotans Decide Healthcare,” says they won’t stop with the petitions. Marcus says Medicaid expansion will bring hundreds of millions of federal dollars… Read more »
Marijuana issues to be discussed in this year’s legislative session
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- So far, South Dakota legislators have pre-filed at least thirty-eight bills dealing with marijuana in some form. Dave Owen, President of the State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says they and other business groups will be heavily involved in that issue. Owen says adding medical marijuana is another complication. Owen says since marijuana… Read more »
House Select Committee on impeachment to meet January 18th
The South Dakota House Select Committee on Investigation will meet again on January 18th to continue the consideration of possible impeachment charges against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton, says they will be governed by legislative rules. Cwach says they still have a number of questions about the process. Cwach… Read more »