PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has appointed Pennington County State’s Attorney Mark Vargo as Attorney General effective today. “Mark Vargo returns integrity, experience and stability to the Attorney General’s Office,” said Governor Noem. “He is an outstanding prosecutor who has the respect of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors statewide. Mark will provide the leadership the… Read more »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
South Dakota VA hospitals, facilities saved from closure
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KOTA)- A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, which includes Sens. Mike Rounds and John Thune of South Dakota, announced Monday they will block the appointment of a commission that would review closing some Veterans Affairs hospitals. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds explains what this means for rural veterans in the state. Rounds said he… Read more »
Board of Regents approve budget request for SDSU to maintain a feed mill
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- Maintaining a feed mill is always expensive and more so when its part of a research project. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn made a special budget request to the Board of Regents last week. Dunn says they have some special needs for their livestock. Dunn says they are seeing a growing… Read more »
Recession looks likely going forward
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Rising inflation and slowing economic activity may point the way towards a recession. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says indicators are leaning in that direction. Adam, a member of the state Council of Economic Advisors, says Congress may be thinking of some major changes. Adam says it may take some time… Read more »
Inflation to impact the Board of Regent’s budget for next year
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Many building projects are underway or planned at the six state universities in South Dakota. Board of Regents President Pam Roberts says inflation is striking many of those projects. Roberts says they have had to cut back on some of the construction. The Regents met at USD in Vermillion last week and had… Read more »
Health officials still raising awareness of COVID-19
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While public interest in Covid-19 is fading, health care professionals are still on alert. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton (and Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell) says Covid has not gone away for them. Ekeren says there are expectations of another surge of infections this fall. Ekeren… Read more »
Road closed for water valve repair
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Tuesday, June 28, the following roads will be closed to thru traffic for a water valve repair: 2nd Avenue SE and 3rd Ave SE on South Roosevelt Street The roads are expected to remain closed until 5:00pm, motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work… Read more »
June License Plate decals due Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Thursday, June 30th is the deadline to renew license plate decals for June. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letter for this month.
146th anniversary of Battle of Little Bighorn took place last weekend
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Last weekend marked the 146th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn, known as the Battle of the Greasy Grass in some native communities. The battle marked a resounding defeat for George Custer’s Seventh Cavalry, and victory for multiple plains tribes. To mark the day, Rapid City’s Journey Museum hosted Donovin Sprague,… Read more »
State approves $32.71 million grant to help WEB expand line, improve service
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The Aberdeen-based WEB Water Development Association has received a $32.71 million grant for a major upgrade, according to a news release from the state. The money will help WEB upsize its parallel water line from its water treatment plant to the intersection of U.S. Highway 83 and U.S. Highway 12 near Selby to… Read more »