PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House & Energy Committee on Monday heard arguments about HB1243. The bill would extend deadlines for action by the Public Utilities Commission upon the request of any party. Prime sponsor of the bill was Representative Karla Lems of Canton. Jeremiah Murphy, lobbyist for Landowners for Eminent Domain Reform want to… Read more »
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#SDpreps Scoreboard From MON (2/12/24)
GBB Ab. Central 35 – Taryn Hermansen 12pts & 11rbs. Shot 39% +10 on glass, but 19TO’s. Tea Area 63 – Katie Vasecka 25pts & 5rbs. Ellie Clayberg 12pts. Mara Grant 11pts. Titans shot 56% from the field & 53% from 3pt territory (8-15). Hitchcock-Tulare 41 Aberdeen Christian 32 Waubay/Summit 61 Britton-Hecla 62… Read more »
House Commerce & Energy Committee defeat HB1256(90% easements for pipeline)
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The House Commerce & Energy Committee discuss HB1256 Monday night. HB1256 which establish percentage requirements for voluntary agreements governing pipeline construction prior to the filing of a petition for condemnation. Prime sponsor was Representative was John Sjaarda of Valley Springs who was looking to establish a 90% requirement for this petition. Supporters of… Read more »
Local Bowling Scores (Week 20)
Weekly High Scores Week 20 High Games Men Ken Jacobson 278 Randy Hagen 267 Chris Feiock 258 Jeramy McHugh 258 Carter Heib 256 High Games Women Tannah Messerole 266 Ellen Fischbach 242 Brianna Kuckelburg- Ramsey 230… Read more »
#SDpreps Media Poll (Feb. 12th)
The South Dakota Prep Media basketball polls for the week of Feb. 12 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses. Boys Class AA 1. Mitchell (18) 14-1 90 1 2. Harrisburg 11-3 68 3 3. Brandon Valley 11-3 50 5 4. Roosevelt 11-4 44 2 5. Washington 10-6 8 4 Receiving votes: Stevens 7,… Read more »
South Dakota Senate fails to pass HB1043(Lithium tax)
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Scientifically, lithium is not a precious metal. And as of Monday, legislatively, it won’t be taxed in South Dakota. At least not yet. On a reconsideration vote, the Senate again failed to pass taxing lithium at the severance tax rate of 5% on a 21 to 12 vote. HB1043 needed a… Read more »
The Starlets to perform Thursday February 22nd at Johnson Fine Art Center
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Community Concert Association (ACCA) is excited for their next concert of the 2023-24 Season. The Starlets will perform on Thursday, February 22 at 7:00 pm at the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre in the NSU Johnson Fine Art Center. Inspired by iconic girl groups The Ronettes, The Angels, The Shirelles… Read more »
SB32(Fairgrounds bill) has hearing date set for Wednesday
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- SB32 which provide for the distribution of tax revenue from certain gross receipts occurring on fairgrounds will have a hearing date with the South Dakota Senate Taxation Committee on Wednesday beginning at 10am. Prime sponsor is Senator Al Novstrup of Aberdeen. Novstrup hopes other counties running fairs will offer support for this bill.… Read more »
Local EMSs to apply for portions of $7.5 million in grant money
PIERRE, S.D.(KXLG)- Local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in South Dakota have an extremely rare opportunity to apply for a portion of $7.5 million in grant money before it expires for developing and implementing systems and solutions to support the sustainability of these critical services. Secretary of Health Melissa Magstadt explains more about the first two… Read more »
South Dakota Education Secretary Graves address teacher pay
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota Legislature has been trying to push teacher pay higher for several years. This year, they’re working to put some teeth into their efforts. State Education Secretary Dr. Joseph Graves testified on the latest compensation proposal Monday. South Dakota ranks 49th in the nation for average teacher pay.