News Year: 2024

Speaker Bartels address ballot initiative dealing with repeal of sales tax on groceries

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- What is the definition of consume? According to the dictionary, it means: “eat, drink, ingest (food or drink) – buy (goods or services) – use up (a resource). According to SD Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown, SD, that is part of what needs to be defined. Although SJR510 was defeated in the… Read more »

Speaker Bartels address ballot initiative dealing with repeal of sales tax on groceries

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- What is the definition of consume? According to the dictionary, it means: “eat, drink, ingest (food or drink) – buy (goods or services) – use up (a resource). According to SD Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown, SD, that is part of what needs to be defined. Although SJR510 was defeated in the… Read more »

Watertown cook save four year old from choking

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On Wednesday, one of many parents’ worst nightmares happened to the Willett family of Watertown when their 4-year-old son, Jerry, started choking while at Head Start school. Thanks to the swift action of an employee, Darlena Jones, his life was potentially saved that day. Darlena Jones is a cook at Inter-lakes Community Action’s… Read more »

Watertown cook save four year old from choking

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On Wednesday, one of many parents’ worst nightmares happened to the Willett family of Watertown when their 4-year-old son, Jerry, started choking while at Head Start school. Thanks to the swift action of an employee, Darlena Jones, his life was potentially saved that day. Darlena Jones is a cook at Inter-lakes Community Action’s… Read more »

Haven Center now open in Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release) – Haven Center, a non-profit early pregnancy medical facility, is now open in Watertown. “It’s been a long road to get here, but we are so very grateful to finally have our doors open” Valerie Fast, President of Haven Center Board of Directors said! Located at 611 6th St SE in Watertown, Haven Center… Read more »

Haven Center now open in Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release) – Haven Center, a non-profit early pregnancy medical facility, is now open in Watertown. “It’s been a long road to get here, but we are so very grateful to finally have our doors open” Valerie Fast, President of Haven Center Board of Directors said! Located at 611 6th St SE in Watertown, Haven Center… Read more »

Bankers in Mid-America region remain pessimistic

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index is in negative territory for the sixth straight month. Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss, says the survey shows community bankers concerned about future months. Higher interest rates, weak commodity prices and a credit squeeze are the major headwinds to the economy. South Dakota is one of the few… Read more »

Bankers in Mid-America region remain pessimistic

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index is in negative territory for the sixth straight month. Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss, says the survey shows community bankers concerned about future months. Higher interest rates, weak commodity prices and a credit squeeze are the major headwinds to the economy. South Dakota is one of the few… Read more »

DEA launch new campaign “Make Every Day Take Back Day”

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- You could be key to preventing family members from falling into drug addiction. The U-S Drug Enforcement Administration is launching a new campaign…”Make Every Day Take Back Day”. Regional DEA Public Information Officer Emily Murray says it’s a way to expand the successful spring and fall Take Back Day program. The idea… Read more »

DEA launch new campaign “Make Every Day Take Back Day”

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- You could be key to preventing family members from falling into drug addiction. The U-S Drug Enforcement Administration is launching a new campaign…”Make Every Day Take Back Day”. Regional DEA Public Information Officer Emily Murray says it’s a way to expand the successful spring and fall Take Back Day program. The idea… Read more »

Wolves Swimming Takes On Day Two in SF

Sioux Falls, SD (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University swim team concluded their second day of the NSIC Championships with three Wolves finishing in the top 15 in the individual events. The Wolves moved up in the rankings to seventh place with 148 total points. Lilly Grebner collected another NCAA ‘B’ cut time in the… Read more »

Wolves Swimming Takes On Day Two in SF

Sioux Falls, SD (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University swim team concluded their second day of the NSIC Championships with three Wolves finishing in the top 15 in the individual events. The Wolves moved up in the rankings to seventh place with 148 total points. Lilly Grebner collected another NCAA ‘B’ cut time in the… Read more »

#SDpreps Scoreboard From THURS (2/15/24) + USD DHBB

THURS SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL GBB Ab. Roncalli  54 – Claire Crawford 15pts. Maddie Huber 12pts. Camryn Bain 12pts. Deuel              43 – Jaycee Hourigan 11pts. Josie Anderson 10pts.   Faulkton Area   51 – Carley Cotton 32pts. Presleigh Martinmaas 10pts. Sully Buttes       56 – Stevie Wittler 28pts. Olivia Olson 11pts. Addison Chicoine 10pts.   Sisseton         62 Florence/H… Read more »

#SDpreps Scoreboard From THURS (2/15/24) + USD DHBB

THURS SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL GBB Ab. Roncalli  54 – Claire Crawford 15pts. Maddie Huber 12pts. Camryn Bain 12pts. Deuel              43 – Jaycee Hourigan 11pts. Josie Anderson 10pts.   Faulkton Area   51 – Carley Cotton 32pts. Presleigh Martinmaas 10pts. Sully Buttes       56 – Stevie Wittler 28pts. Olivia Olson 11pts. Addison Chicoine 10pts.   Sisseton         62 Florence/H… Read more »

Governor Noem signs E15 Fuel Tax Refund into law

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem held a bill signing ceremony for SB 78, which provides for an E15 fuel tax refund. “Renewable fuels are a very important part of America’s all-of-the-above energy supply, and ethanol is vital to South Dakota’s future. The Biden Administration’s policies have driven gas prices up for South… Read more »

Governor Noem signs E15 Fuel Tax Refund into law

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem held a bill signing ceremony for SB 78, which provides for an E15 fuel tax refund. “Renewable fuels are a very important part of America’s all-of-the-above energy supply, and ethanol is vital to South Dakota’s future. The Biden Administration’s policies have driven gas prices up for South… Read more »

Senate Commerce & Energy Committee passes SB201(Government overriding city/county ordinances)

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the South Dakota Senate Commerce & Energy Committee heard testimony on SB201.  the bill would provide new statutory requirements for regulating linear transmission facilities, to allow counties to impose a surcharge on certain pipeline companies, and to declare an emergency. The bill’s main sponsor is Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree. Crabtree… Read more »

Senate Commerce & Energy Committee passes SB201(Government overriding city/county ordinances)

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the South Dakota Senate Commerce & Energy Committee heard testimony on SB201.  the bill would provide new statutory requirements for regulating linear transmission facilities, to allow counties to impose a surcharge on certain pipeline companies, and to declare an emergency. The bill’s main sponsor is Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree. Crabtree… Read more »

South Dakota High School State Wrestling Updates 2024

Follow along as Ryan Martin covers the teams from the Hub City Radio’s listening area at the High School State Wrestling Tournament on February 22nd – 24th  in Sioux Falls, SD. Listen on air and follow hubcityradio.com for updates throughout the weekend! Updated results are courtesy of RDO Equipment, Appel Oil, Dakota Foundry, SBS Lumber… Read more »

South Dakota High School State Wrestling Updates 2024

Follow along as Ryan Martin covers the teams from the Hub City Radio’s listening area at the High School State Wrestling Tournament on February 22nd – 24th  in Sioux Falls, SD. Listen on air and follow hubcityradio.com for updates throughout the weekend! Updated results are courtesy of RDO Equipment, Appel Oil, Dakota Foundry, SBS Lumber… Read more »