RAPID CITY, S.D. — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement after President Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court: “The president must obtain the consent of the Senate before his nominee to the Supreme Court can take the bench, and I plan to approach this nomination process… Read more »
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House Select Committee on Impeachment met Thursday
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The House Select Committee on Investigation heard from the final four people they subpoenaed as they look into the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravsnborg. The Committee questioned for nearly an hour two of the prosecutors involved. Under questioning from Representative Mike Stevens, Hyde County Deputy States Attorney Emily Sovell says she… Read more »
Lady A to perform at South Dakota State Fair
HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The start of the South Dakota State Fair in Huron is 188 days away in the middle of the coldest stretch of winter yet. The first grandstand entertainment for the 2022 South Dakota State Fair was announced by assistant manage of the SD State Fair Candi Briley. Briley said Lady A brings a… Read more »
Congressman Dusty Johnson to host Tele-Town Hall Wednesday
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Wednesday, March 2nd, Congressman Dusty Johnson will be hosting another tele-town hall. The tele-town will begin at 3PM and run for about an hour. No topic is off limits. To join the tele-town hall, call 1-833-946-1543.
Update on the shooting that took place in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Teddy’s Sportsbar – in downtown Rapid City – was the scene of a shooting early Sunday morning. Brendyn Medina, Rapid City Police Department spokesperson, said while the investigation is still ongoing. Medina laid out the timeline of events. Medina was asked if Downtown Rapid City is a safe place for recreation. The… Read more »
Aberdeen appears on Jeopardy this week
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The question is, “What is South Dakota?” Or should have been. That would have been the right response to an answer on the finale of the Jeopardy! National College Championship that aired Tuesday. The answer given by host Mayim Bialik was. A contestant from Kennesaw State University in Georgia guessed, “What… Read more »
Bill to enhance Capitol Lake on its way to the governor’s desk
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill to enhance Capitol Lake in Pierre has passed the South Dakota Senate. House Bill 1013 outlines a two-part process to make much-needed repairs and beautification to the small lake on the east side of the State Capitol complex. Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre says several areas need to be addressed at… Read more »
Senator Thune reacts to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- With the recent news that Russia has invaded Ukraine, we wanted to localize this global event. We had to opportunity to speak with U.S. Senator John Thune to get his thoughts on the situation. He says we have to “remember this is Ukraine’s fight but the U.S. and our allies can provide weapons,… Read more »
House bill to change how pastureland was taxed defeated in Senate Committee
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would change how pastureland is assessed and taxed was heard in the South Dakota Senate Taxation Committee. Sponsor, Representative Trish Ladner of Hot Springs, says the bill would correct most of the problems with assessing and taxing grasslands. James Halverson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Stockgrowers, told the Senators… Read more »
House bill to allows doctor to dispense ivermectin for treatment of COVID fails to clear Senate Committee
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would allow medical professionals to dispense ivermectin for treatment of Covid-19 and other infections was debated in the South Dakota Senator Health and Human Services Committee. Representative Tony Randolph of Rapid City testified in support of the bill, talking about his experiences with Covid-19. Justin Bell, a lobbyist for the… Read more »