News Author: Hub City Radio Staff

SD Dept of Health reports 5 new COVID-19 related deaths(1 in Brown County)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,209. The state had 483 new cases and 541 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 355. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 5 new COVID-19 related deaths(1 in Brown County)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,209. The state had 483 new cases and 541 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 355. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

SD PUC approves natural gas hike & rate decrease for MidAmerican Energy

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a natural gas rate hike and rate decrease for MidAmerican Energy customers. MidAmerican attorney Eric Sears outlined their initial rate hike. Sears said they now want to roll back the total rate increase. Commissioner Chris Nelson had a problem with the rate notice that MidAmerican wanted… Read more »

SD PUC approves natural gas hike & rate decrease for MidAmerican Energy

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a natural gas rate hike and rate decrease for MidAmerican Energy customers. MidAmerican attorney Eric Sears outlined their initial rate hike. Sears said they now want to roll back the total rate increase. Commissioner Chris Nelson had a problem with the rate notice that MidAmerican wanted… Read more »

Representative Roger Chase to chair summer study on county funding

HURON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature agreed that county finances should be the topic of a summer study committee. They picked Representative Roger Chase of Huron to Chair the committee. Chase says the legislature has put a number of mandates on counties over the years. Chase says many counties are close… Read more »

Representative Roger Chase to chair summer study on county funding

HURON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature agreed that county finances should be the topic of a summer study committee. They picked Representative Roger Chase of Huron to Chair the committee. Chase says the legislature has put a number of mandates on counties over the years. Chase says many counties are close… Read more »

Tea, S.D. principal names 2023 South Dakota National Distinguished Principal

TEA, S.D.(KXLG)- Castlewood native Dr. Samantha Walder, Principal at Legacy Elementary School in Tea, S.D., recently was honored as the 2023 South Dakota National Distinguished Principal. Walder has been the Principal at Legacy Elementary, one of the fastest-growing schools in the state, for the past five years. She has been in education for 15 years.… Read more »

Tea, S.D. principal names 2023 South Dakota National Distinguished Principal

TEA, S.D.(KXLG)- Castlewood native Dr. Samantha Walder, Principal at Legacy Elementary School in Tea, S.D., recently was honored as the 2023 South Dakota National Distinguished Principal. Walder has been the Principal at Legacy Elementary, one of the fastest-growing schools in the state, for the past five years. She has been in education for 15 years.… Read more »

Senator Thune spoke about national defense on the Senate floor

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune highlighted national defense needs and shortages in a speech on the Senate floor. He pointed to military deficiencies. Thune says they have a report showing military readiness has eroded. Thune says that doesn’t mean the US has to be the world cop. The yearly defense budget is almost… Read more »

Senator Thune spoke about national defense on the Senate floor

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune highlighted national defense needs and shortages in a speech on the Senate floor. He pointed to military deficiencies. Thune says they have a report showing military readiness has eroded. Thune says that doesn’t mean the US has to be the world cop. The yearly defense budget is almost… Read more »

Congressman Johnson defends his America Works Act bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson defended his bill to enforce work requirements for able-bodied adults without young dependents that receive SNAP benefits. His remarks were made during the House Agriculture Committee hearing with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack. Members on the Democratic side of the Committee were vocal in their opposition to Johnson’s… Read more »

Congressman Johnson defends his America Works Act bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson defended his bill to enforce work requirements for able-bodied adults without young dependents that receive SNAP benefits. His remarks were made during the House Agriculture Committee hearing with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack. Members on the Democratic side of the Committee were vocal in their opposition to Johnson’s… Read more »

License Plate Decals for March due Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Friday, March 31st is the deadline to renew license plate decals for March. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters for this month. VanMeter provides an update to those who wants to mail it in about a possible rate increase for plates.

License Plate Decals for March due Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Friday, March 31st is the deadline to renew license plate decals for March. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters for this month. VanMeter provides an update to those who wants to mail it in about a possible rate increase for plates.

Lisa Carrico named Watertown City Attorney on a full time basis

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Lisa Carrico stepped in as interim City Attorney in September 2022, and now Carrico has permanently filled that position. Carrico was also the current Watertown Municipal Utilities Board of Directors president. General Manager Steve Lehner explains some more. A resolution was read that will forever be entered into the Board’s records. Carrico thanked… Read more »

Lisa Carrico named Watertown City Attorney on a full time basis

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Lisa Carrico stepped in as interim City Attorney in September 2022, and now Carrico has permanently filled that position. Carrico was also the current Watertown Municipal Utilities Board of Directors president. General Manager Steve Lehner explains some more. A resolution was read that will forever be entered into the Board’s records. Carrico thanked… Read more »

Legislators comment on not overriding HB1193

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill making revisions to the Uniform Commercial Code that had passed both Houses of the South Dakota legislature with a two thirds majority didn’t survive a veto from Governor Kristi Noem. Bill sponsor, District 18 Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says its more of a delay than defeat. Stevens says more time… Read more »

Legislators comment on not overriding HB1193

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill making revisions to the Uniform Commercial Code that had passed both Houses of the South Dakota legislature with a two thirds majority didn’t survive a veto from Governor Kristi Noem. Bill sponsor, District 18 Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says its more of a delay than defeat. Stevens says more time… Read more »

Yankton County Commission approve sale of land for possible retail development

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission approved the sale of about six acres of land from the Mead addition for possible retail development. Community Development Director Dave Mingo updated the commission Monday night on the applications for the land. Mingo says it will be a phased development over the next few years. Mingo says it’s… Read more »

Yankton County Commission approve sale of land for possible retail development

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission approved the sale of about six acres of land from the Mead addition for possible retail development. Community Development Director Dave Mingo updated the commission Monday night on the applications for the land. Mingo says it will be a phased development over the next few years. Mingo says it’s… Read more »