ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The U.S. Congress this week passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act on a bipartisan vote to avoid a default of the country’s debt. Congressman Dusty Johnson was a main contributor in the negotiations of the act. Johnson comment on how important it was to avoid the default. Johnson addressed the issue of work requirements… Read more »
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Congressman Johnson took questions from Boys State Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson on Friday fielded questions from members of Boys State. Before taking questions the Congressman acknowledges how much he enjoys going to this event. First question given to him was by his son Max who asked him about the Fiscal Responsibility Act that cleared Congress this week. Johnson was asked about… Read more »
7th Avenue Starbucks looking to unionize the store
(Dakota Broadcasting News – ABERDEEN, S.D.) The 7th Avenue Starbucks in Aberdeen has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board seeking to unionize the store. According to a press release from Starbucks Workers United, this is the first Starbucks store in the state of South Dakota to file for unionization. “I’m just a… Read more »
Governor Noem declares disaster for counties impacted by spring flooding
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2023-08, which declares a disaster in counties impacted by spring flooding that occurred April 9 through May 5, 2023. The order declares a disaster to exist in the counties of Brown, Clark, Codington, Day, Faulk, Grant, Hand, Marshall, Potter, and Roberts, as well… Read more »
Bear located near Britton
BRITTON, S.D. (KELOLAND) — A bear has made its way to Marshall County. The South Dakota Highway Patrol posted pictures on Facebook of the bear in a field near Britton. It isn’t the first time a bear has been spotted across the state this time of year.
Medicaid expansion begins July 1st
PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- Enrollment for South Dakota’s Medicaid expansion officially begins July first, but the South Dakota Department of Social Services is now allowing applications for potential participants. In November of last year, South Dakota voters approved Constitutional Amendment D, expanding Medicaid in the state. Erik Nelson is Advocacy Director for AARP South Dakota. They were… Read more »
Coach for Watertown Lakers Girls U14 hockey team received a distinguished award
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Brandon Henman, Assistant Coach for the Watertown Lakers Girls U14 team, was leaving a hockey game when he witnessed a vehicle swerving. What he did next could have saved many lives and awarded him the Superintendent Performance Award. Henman walks us through what happened. At this point, dispatch is telling Henman not to… Read more »
Signing bonus for new special education teachers in Sioux Falls appears to be working
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Some veteran teachers are upset, but a signing bonus for new teachers seems to be working. The Sioux Falls School District is offering bonuses of up to 10-thousand dollars for new teachers signing on for Special Education duties. Veteran Special Ed teachers spoke against the bonuses, but District Human Resources Director Becky… Read more »
Groundbreaking for new Lewis & Clark Behavorial Health held Wednesday
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The official groundbreaking was held Wednesday for the new Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health facility in Yankton. Executive Director Dr. Tom Stanage says it’s a major move. Stanage says it will expand and improve mental health services in the region and the state. Stanage says they will be able to work better with… Read more »
Update on the Hupp children impacted by last week’s explosion
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The mother of two boys injured in a home explosion southeast of Fort Pierre last week says the boys are making positive progress. On their CaringBridge page, Kelsey Hupp said 5 year old Myles has been “very alert.” She said doctors were going to switch up some medications, hopefully allowing them to… Read more »