PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The Sanford Underground Research Facility in the Black Hills would receive $13 million in state money to plan for expansion. The Joint Appropriations Committee passed SB 35 this morning (Wednesday). According to Mike Headley, the executive director of the South Dakota Science and Technology Authority, the money is needed to ensure… Read more »
News Year: 2023
South Dakota Chamber of Commerce reacts to the tax cut bills that was discussed Tuesday
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House Appropriations Committee killed, at least for now, Governor Kristi Noem’s food tax cut bill. The panel also killed a property tax credit plan, while approving a small cut in the overall state sales tax. Dave Owen, President of the state Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a long time… Read more »
HB1217 fails to pass the South Dakota House
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would change and restrict absentee voting in South Dakota was up for debate in the state House Tuesday. Bill sponsor, Representative Scott Odenbach (oh-den-bach) of Spearfish said he wants to get ahead of potential problems. Odenbach says there are several problems with voting early. Representative Oren Lesmeister of Parade says… Read more »
SB185 fails to clear the South Dakota Senate
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate debated a bill Tuesday that would set up a “Committee on Foreign Investment in the US – South Dakota” that would put restrictions on the sale of ag land to foreigners. Sponsor, Senator Erin Tobin of Winner said current state law is weak. Tobin says sales of ag land… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 8 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 8 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 3,175. The state had 996 new cases and 1,031 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 714. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
AUCS concert featuring The Texas Tenors postponed until March 21
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony concert featuring special guests, The Texas Tenors, has been postponed. The concert is now set for Tuesday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Northern State University Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The event will also feature the winners of the NSU Concerto/Aria Competition: Megan Dockter,… Read more »
Governor Noem closes State Government Offices for winter storm
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem ordered all state government executive branch offices in certain counties to be closed Wednesday, Feb. 22, because of the winter storms in South Dakota. State offices are closed in the following counties: Aurora, Beadle, Brookings, Brown, Buffalo, Campbell, Clark, Codington, Davison, Day, Deuel, Douglas, Edmunds, Faulk, Grant, Hamlin,… Read more »
City of Aberdeen’s plans to deal with upcoming snow removal
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The City of Aberdeen is bracing for the next round of snow scheduled to arrive today. Aberdeen City Manager Joe Gaa provide an update on how the city is closely monitoring the weather. Blizzard warning is in effect now until 12PM Thursday. Snow is expected to end sometime that day. If the forecast… Read more »
Seraph Brass to perform Tuesday at NSU
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Community Concert Association (ACCA) is excited to announce their next concert of the 2022-23 Season will be Seraph Brass on Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 pm at the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre in the NSU Johnson Fine Art Center. Seraph Brass is a dynamic brass ensemble drawing from a… Read more »
Meridian Bridge in Yankton to turn 100 next year
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The double deck Meridian Bridge over the Missouri River at Yankton will turn one hundred years old next year. The walking – biking bridge is now part of the Yankton City Parks Department. City Manager Amy Leon says while they aren’t aware of any issues with the bridge now, they do have some… Read more »