PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Gas prices are rising and that has caught a lot of attention. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says we don’t normally see prices going up this time of year. Steward says crude oil prices have risen rapidly. Steward says the cost of crude oil relates most directly to gas prices. Triple… Read more »
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Banks offering advice on how to invest during times of high inflation rates
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Reports this week show inflation running at about 7.5%, the highest rate in forty years. That is a challenge for anyone attempting to invest. Todd Woods, a wealth and trust officer with First Dakota National Bank in Yankton, says diversity is the key. Woods says their advice to investors depends on their goals.… Read more »
Planned Parenthood talks about running the only abortion clinic in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KOTA)- It’s no secret South Dakota is, according to its lawmakers, an abortion-unfriendly state. What is less discussed is the daily trial of actually working in South Dakota’s lone abortion clinic in Sioux Falls, operated by Planned Parenthood. Kristin Hayward is the South Dakota manager of outreach and advocacy for Planned Parenthood, and… Read more »
Fort Pierre City Council would like to preserve the Sunset paddle wheel
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- It’s been just over two years since the Sunset paddle wheel cruised the currents of the mighty Missouri River. The vessel became partially submerged in the river at the mouth of the Bad River in Fort Pierre in January of 2020. Fort Pierre Mayor Gloria Hanson says the city has had brief… Read more »
Recap of the 2nd Cracker Barrel held Saturday at NSU
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2nd Cracker Barrel at the Barnett Center on the campus of NSU. Legislators from District 1,2,3, & 23 attended. Senator Bryan Breitling of Miller talks about the Freedom Scholarship. Representative Kaleb Weis of Aberdeen let the people more about a deadline date the legislature… Read more »
South Dakota Democrats concern childcare grants are becoming too political
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A political dispute has developed over childcare grants. Governor Kristi Noem said the state was awarding about thirty two million dollars to childcare providers. Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg released a memo saying the grants had to first be approved by the legislature. House Minority Leader Jamie Smith says the providers and kids are… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 6 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 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 2,730. The state had 325 new cases and 1,383 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 14,615. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Webster woman faces federal embezzlement charges
WEBSTER, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- A Webster woman has been charged federally with theft, embezzlement and misapplication by a bank employee. Angelica J. Gebur, 43, was indicted on Feb. 1 and made her initial appearance on Tuesday where she pleaded not guilty, according to a news release from the South Dakota U.S. Attorney’s Office. The maximum penalty… Read more »
Grocery prices to continue to rise later this year
SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- A report this week from Goldman Sachs says grocery prices are expected to rise five to six percent this year. That comes after a rise of six percent in the last year. R.F. Buche, President of the G.F. Buche company, which operates grocery stores in six small South Dakota towns, says they are… Read more »
Lewis & Clark Water System waiting money from federal government
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is waiting to get more details on their share of federal infrastructure funding. Executive Director Troy Larson says they expect to get most of the money upfront. Larson says those millions of federal dollars won’t complete their entire three state system. Larson says they have contracts… Read more »