News Year: 2023

Economy showing signs of decline in the Mid-America Region

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- A slowing economy signals a possible recession in the Mid America region. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss coordinates the monthly survey of business managers. Goss says a majority of business managers are expecting a recession this year. Goss says job growth was strong during the month. Goss says one positive note was… Read more »

Economy showing signs of decline in the Mid-America Region

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- A slowing economy signals a possible recession in the Mid America region. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss coordinates the monthly survey of business managers. Goss says a majority of business managers are expecting a recession this year. Goss says job growth was strong during the month. Goss says one positive note was… Read more »

Congressman Johnson open to debate on raising the debt ceiling

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Before they left Washington for the holidays, Members of Congress approved a one point seven trillion dollar spending plan. The National Defense Authorization Act, costing about eight hundred fifty billion dollars was also approved. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says that has big benefits for the state. At some point this year, Congress… Read more »

Congressman Johnson open to debate on raising the debt ceiling

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Before they left Washington for the holidays, Members of Congress approved a one point seven trillion dollar spending plan. The National Defense Authorization Act, costing about eight hundred fifty billion dollars was also approved. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says that has big benefits for the state. At some point this year, Congress… Read more »

Hughes County Commissioners looking for ways to better secure their courthouse

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A recent incident at the Hughes County Courthouse has Commissioners looking at a way to lock down the building. Hughes County County Manager Lori Jacobson says following discussions, CommTech, a local technology company provided Hughes County some options. Jacobson says grant funding for courthouse security could reduce the county’s share of the upgrades.… Read more »

Hughes County Commissioners looking for ways to better secure their courthouse

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A recent incident at the Hughes County Courthouse has Commissioners looking at a way to lock down the building. Hughes County County Manager Lori Jacobson says following discussions, CommTech, a local technology company provided Hughes County some options. Jacobson says grant funding for courthouse security could reduce the county’s share of the upgrades.… Read more »