PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature got an update on state investments at their meeting in Pierre Tuesday. Greg Kulesa, Chairman of the South Dakota Investment Council, gave the overview. Kulesa says the fund held its own in a very negative year. The bulk of the dollars are held to fund… Read more »
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Review underway on support needed for community service providers
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A review is underway of the support used and needed by community service providers in South Dakota. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says those providers have seen costs rise and financial support drop over the past few years. Hunhoff says the pandemic got in the way of the review. Hunhoff says there is… Read more »
Western South Dakota continuing to deal with drought conditions
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The major drought underway in most of the western parts of the US show the value of water and resource management. South Dakota Department of Ag and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts says the state is in a good spot. Roberts says the state’s ground water is also adequate. Roberts says he doesn’t… Read more »
Reactions to President Biden announcing he will forgive student loan debt
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) issued a statement following the Biden Administration’s announcement to cancel $10,000 of student loan debt for individuals making $125,000 a year or families earning up to $250,000. This action is estimated to cost U.S. taxpayers up to $300 billion. “This decision is a slap in… Read more »
South Roosevelt Street to Closed Friday for Sanitary Sewer Line work
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Friday, August 26, 2022, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for to replace Sanitary Sewer line: South Roosevelt Street from 6th Avenue SE to 200 feet South of Prospect Avenue The road is expected to remain closed until approximately 9/21/2022, motorists… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 5 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,979. The state had 1,585 new cases and 4,676 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,114. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
South Kline & South Jay Street intersection closed Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Thursday, August 25, 2022, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following areas to repair a water main line: INTERSECTION CLOSED – South Kline and Jay Street WATER OFF – South Jay St from 7th… Read more »
53rd annual DKG Used Book Sale starts Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 53rd Delta Kappa Gamma Used Book Sale will be coming up Thursday-Saturday at the Wylie Park Pavillion in Aberdeen. All proceeds go to college scholarships for education students. Grants are awarded to classroom teachers for projects. Thousands of books of all genres. Bag sale is planned for Saturday morning. The schedule is… Read more »
South Dakota AARP in favor of the Inflation Reduction Act
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Inflation Reduction Act, passed by Congress and signed by the President last week will have a big impact for senior citizens on Medicare by allowing the government program to bargain for prescription drugs. South Dakota AARP State Director Erik Gaikowski says that’s been a long term goal. Gaikowski says it will be… Read more »
Legislative committee dealing with property tax met Monday
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A legislative committee studying South Dakota’s property tax system met Monday and didn’t appear to make much progress. The “Study Committee on Property Tax Structure and Tax Burden” held their second meeting of the interim in Pierre. Representative Oren Lesmeister of Parade says he is stuck. Representative Tim Goodwin of Rapid City suggested… Read more »