PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The passage of a House Bill by this year’s legislature is generating a lot of excitement at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. Governor Kristi Noem signed H-B 1047 last week which immediately makes eight-point-eight million dollars in general fund revenue available for a major renovation of the Center. It also allows for… Read more »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
SD PUC grants requests by T-C Energy which essentially ends Keystone XL pipeline
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has granted three requests from T-C Energy that essentially ends any chance that the Keystone XL pipeline could pass through the state. Keystone attorney William Taylor requested release of road bonding for the project along with reporting requirements. Commissioner Gary Hanson had a number of questions for… Read more »
Spring 2022 Aberdeen Area and NSU Job Fair set for March 29
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Spring 2022 Aberdeen Area and Northern State University Job Fair will take place take place 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, in Northern’s Avera Student Center. The event, which is open to the public, is sponsored by NSU Career Services, Hub City Radio, Aberdeen Area Department of Labor/Job Service and… Read more »
Campaign school set for April 12 in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce and the Aberdeen Home Builders Association are hosting a Campaign School in Aberdeen on Tuesday April 12th from 9 am to 3 pm. It will be held in the Malchow Plaza Boardroom, 506 South Main Street. The class will be facilitated by Karl Eckart, Vice… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 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 2,861. The state had 67 new cases and 228 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,861. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Midwest econcomy continuing growth despite inflation concerns
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the latest survey of businesses in the nine state Mid America region indicated continued growth, there are also warning signs. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says inflation is a key indicator. Goss says those factors could slow business activity. Goss says long term interest rates may actually back down. Goss coordinates… Read more »
South Dakota Chamber of Commerce react to budget agreed by the legislators
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota lawmakers wrapped up the main run of the 2022 session last week with a long day on Thursday to approve the budget. Dave Owen, President of the State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a long time observer of the legislature, says this session had twists and turns. Owen says the… Read more »
Yankton County talking about cutting costs on various programs
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Counties will be caught between rapidly rising costs and a cap on spending as they write their budgets for next year. During a Yankton County Commission strategy session, Commissioner Cheri Loest said there are talks underway across the state about counties cutting costs. Loest says smaller counties will have the toughest decisions. Commissioner… Read more »
Severe weather awareness training classes beginning this week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Instructors for severe weather awareness training classes will be back in the field this spring. Peter Rogers, with the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, says they are looking forward to getting back out there. Rogers says the sessions are for storm spotters and anyone interested in weather. Rogers says despite all… Read more »
Legislators react to the passing of the state budget
PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT & WNAX)- After starting the final week of the legislative session far apart, the South Dakota House and Senate came together and passed a budget on Thursday. The negotiating process included adding House Bill 1281, which changes the way some spending decisions are made. District 20 Senator Josh Klumb says HB 1281, which… Read more »