YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Walkers on the Auld-Brokaw Trail in Yankton later this summer may see police hot wheeling on the path. Police Chief Jason Foote had a proposal to the City Commission this week to buy two electric bikes for the department. Foote says they plan to have one bike cop per shift. Foote says they… Read more »
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Snow melt could lead to isolated flooding along the James River
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As the snow melts across the northern plains into the spring, some flooding is expected. Kevin Low with the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center says some of the usual areas along the James River will see high water. Low says there could also be flooding along the Big Sioux River. Low says some… Read more »
Upcoming South Dakota Budget to be decided this week
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- When legislators return to Pierre on Monday, the priority will be to put the pieces of the budget together. District 17 Representative Chris Kassin of Vermillion, a member of the Appropriations Committee, says they have to decide on how much spending the state can afford. While the Governor proposed a five percent increase… Read more »
Recap of Final Cracker Barrel held Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce held their final Cracker Barrel for the 2023 legislative session. Six of the nine legislators from Districts 1, 3, & 23 appeared. District 1 Representative Joe Donnell from Sisseton talked about SB16 that dealt with railway from Sisseton to Milbank. District 3 Representative Carl Perry of… Read more »
National History Day competition set for March 8 at NSU
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University will host the annual National History Day regional competition on Wednesday, March 8. Over 200 middle and high school students from around northeastern South Dakota will be participating in the event, which will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at NSU. Northern hosts this event every spring.… Read more »
Final Cracker Barrel coming up Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The fourth & final cracker barrel session will take place Saturday from 10am-12pm at the Kessler’s Champions Club Room inside the Barnett Center at NSU. Legislators from Districts 1, 3, & 23 are scheduled to appear. They will update what’s happening in Pierre.
NSU Spring Jazz Concert set for March 9
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, the Northern State University Music Department will present its Spring Jazz Concert in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The concert will feature the 1 O’clock Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Terry Beckler, and the 2 O’clock Jazz Ensemble, Directed by Dr. Grant Manhart.… Read more »
HB1141 passes the South Dakota Senate with changes
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate debated and passed a bill that would give a property tax credit to homeowners. HB1141 had been hoghoused and rewritten to become the tax credit. Senator Casey Crabtree of Madison introduced the new version. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls attempted to amend the bill to substitute a two… Read more »
Leadership from both parties talking about potential tax cuts coming from the legislature
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- It seems almost all South Dakota legislators agree on passing a tax cut, the problem is agreeing on what and how much to cut. House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre says they are supporting the cut of sales taxes. Mortenson says they are working with the Governors office. House Minority Leader Oren… Read more »
Board of Regent President reflect on Brian Maher’s time on the board
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Dr Brian Maher, the C.E.O. and Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents announced he would be resigning when his contract expires at the end of June. Regents President Pam Roberts says Maher joined the Board at a critical time. Roberts says she tried to persuade Maher to stay on. Roberts… Read more »