News Author: Hub City Radio Staff

Bill to do away with sales tax on food defeated in Senate

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill dealing with fees for the Secretary of States office that had been hoghoused in the House to become a bill to do away with the sales tax on food hit the wall in the Senate. A motion was made to send the bill to a conference committee, but Senator Lee Schoenbeck… Read more »

Bill to do away with sales tax on food defeated in Senate

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill dealing with fees for the Secretary of States office that had been hoghoused in the House to become a bill to do away with the sales tax on food hit the wall in the Senate. A motion was made to send the bill to a conference committee, but Senator Lee Schoenbeck… Read more »

Comments on Senate bill on housing that passed the South Dakota House

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House reached final approval on a bill that sets the framework for housing development across the state. Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown says the bill combines a number of proposals. Bartels says the bill outlines the loan and grant programs. Representative John Mills of Volga made a motion to slow… Read more »

Comments on Senate bill on housing that passed the South Dakota House

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House reached final approval on a bill that sets the framework for housing development across the state. Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown says the bill combines a number of proposals. Bartels says the bill outlines the loan and grant programs. Representative John Mills of Volga made a motion to slow… Read more »

Drop in COVID-19 infections taking pressure off health care workers

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The drop in Covid-19 infections is taking the pressure off health care providers. Liz Healy is infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Healy says they now have time to look at what worked and what didn’t during the pandemic. Healy says they are looking at the possibility of another… Read more »

Drop in COVID-19 infections taking pressure off health care workers

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The drop in Covid-19 infections is taking the pressure off health care providers. Liz Healy is infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Healy says they now have time to look at what worked and what didn’t during the pandemic. Healy says they are looking at the possibility of another… Read more »

SD PUC delays hearing for wind farm along the Hughes/Hyde County border

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A proposed wind farm along the Hughes/Hyde County border will stay just that for now; proposed.  The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission moved last week to postpone an evidentiary hearing for the North Bend Wind Farm.  That hearing was set for mid-April.  North Bend lawyer Brett Koenecke says Hughes County has not taken… Read more »

SD PUC delays hearing for wind farm along the Hughes/Hyde County border

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A proposed wind farm along the Hughes/Hyde County border will stay just that for now; proposed.  The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission moved last week to postpone an evidentiary hearing for the North Bend Wind Farm.  That hearing was set for mid-April.  North Bend lawyer Brett Koenecke says Hughes County has not taken… Read more »

SDDOT receive feedback on the state rail plan

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation sponsored four public meetings over the past couple of weeks focused on updating the state rail plan. Jack Dokken, Air, Rail & Transit Program Manager for the D.O.T. says they had some good input. Dokken says they have a consultant that will take the input and put… Read more »

SDDOT receive feedback on the state rail plan

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation sponsored four public meetings over the past couple of weeks focused on updating the state rail plan. Jack Dokken, Air, Rail & Transit Program Manager for the D.O.T. says they had some good input. Dokken says they have a consultant that will take the input and put… Read more »

Fort Pierre receive update on the city’s water system

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Fort Pierre City Council was updated Monday night on progress moving forward with updating the city’s water system.  Public Works Director Rick Hahn says both the Water Task Force and city Utilities Committee have recently met to discuss the latest planning. A narrative needs to be in to the state Department… Read more »

Fort Pierre receive update on the city’s water system

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Fort Pierre City Council was updated Monday night on progress moving forward with updating the city’s water system.  Public Works Director Rick Hahn says both the Water Task Force and city Utilities Committee have recently met to discuss the latest planning. A narrative needs to be in to the state Department… Read more »

House pass bill with Senate amendments dealing with housing

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The House is finishing the heated debate over work force housing in the state. The House chose to concur with Senate amendments in a vote of 48 to 22. This brings the issue forward to the governor’s desk. After passing the Senate with some amendments, the debate continued on the House floor as… Read more »

House pass bill with Senate amendments dealing with housing

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The House is finishing the heated debate over work force housing in the state. The House chose to concur with Senate amendments in a vote of 48 to 22. This brings the issue forward to the governor’s desk. After passing the Senate with some amendments, the debate continued on the House floor as… Read more »

Jury deliberation begins in Jarrett Jones murder trial

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The the question for the jury to decide in the murder case against Jarrett Jones is whether Jarrett Jones was justified in shooting his gun. Defense attorney Marshall Lovrien told Brown County jurors in closing arguments Tuesday that Jarrett Jones had the right to defend his life and the life of… Read more »

Jury deliberation begins in Jarrett Jones murder trial

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The the question for the jury to decide in the murder case against Jarrett Jones is whether Jarrett Jones was justified in shooting his gun. Defense attorney Marshall Lovrien told Brown County jurors in closing arguments Tuesday that Jarrett Jones had the right to defend his life and the life of… Read more »

Onida man sentenced to 35 years in prison on child rape & sexual contact charges

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A 74 year-old Onida man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison on child rape and sexual contact charges.  Sentencing for Steven West was held at the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre instead of the Sully County Courthouse Tuesday.  Defense attorney Rob Conrad asked Judge Christina Klinger to consider departure from the… Read more »

Onida man sentenced to 35 years in prison on child rape & sexual contact charges

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A 74 year-old Onida man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison on child rape and sexual contact charges.  Sentencing for Steven West was held at the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre instead of the Sully County Courthouse Tuesday.  Defense attorney Rob Conrad asked Judge Christina Klinger to consider departure from the… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 9 new COVID-19 related deaths(2 in Brown County)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 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 2,843. The state had 81 new cases and 371 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 3,355. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 9 new COVID-19 related deaths(2 in Brown County)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 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 2,843. The state had 81 new cases and 371 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 3,355. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »