YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission this week declined to add Juneteenth as another official holiday for county workers. Commission Chairman Joe Healy says the discussion first came up last year. Healy says the state action put Juneteenth on their agenda. Healy says a holiday can be observed and still be a work day. Healy… Read more »
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Rapid City Police Department react following fatal crash on Skyline Drive
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The switchbacks of Skyline Drive that take you to Rapid City’s Dinosaur Park and hiking trails are, in general, a safe road. That’s according to Brendyn Medina, spokesperson for the Rapid City Police Department – following a fatal roll-over crash down the side of the hill early Wednesday morning though. Of the… Read more »
SD legislators adopt resolution for summer study on zebra mussels
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota House of Representatives has agreed with the state Senate that a summer study on zebra mussel mitigation might not be a bad idea. Senate Concurrent Resolution 602 passed the 70-member House Wednesday. Representative Rebecca Reimer of says zebra mussels could have numerous impacts on the rivers and lakes in South… Read more »
South Dakota US House candidate under scrutiny for tweets
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A Democratic candidate for South Dakota’s congressional seat is under scrutiny for tweets he made from his personal account before he considered running for public office. Ryan Ryder is an Air Force veteran and lawyer from Black Hawk. He’s running for the seat held by Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson. One of… Read more »
Jarrett Jones’ employee says he wasn’t fearful after Jon Schumacher’s verbal threats
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- While Jon Schumacher was making threats before he was shot in the early morning hours of Jan. 2, 2020, one man who was in the room at the time said he did not feel threatened. That was part of the testimony from Nathan Milstead on Thursday during the second day of testimony… Read more »
SB139(Fund Native American schools) defeated in SD House Education Committee
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would create and fund Oceti (oh-ched-ee)_ Sakowin (sa-cow-in) or native schools in South Dakota was debated in the House Education Committee Wednesdy. Sponsor, Senator Troy Heinert of Mission told the committee the bill has changed since last year. Representative Erin Healy of Sioux Falls says the full House should have… Read more »
SB58(Renovate State Health Lab) heading to the House Floor
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill to support renovation of the State Health Lab in Pierre has cleared one more hurdle to becoming law. Senate Bill 58 was before House Appropriators Wednesday. Interim Health Secretary Joan Adam says while the 26 year-old building is structurally sound; technology has outgrown it. Adam says a renovated health lab will… 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 2,820. The state had 89 new cases and 309 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 3,940. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
NSU to host Cracker Barrel on Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the final cracker barrel session of the year. South Dakota Legislators from Districts 1, 2, 3 and 23 representing Brown County are invited to attend. It’s an opportunity for people to get the latest updates on what’s happening in Pierre. The… Read more »
Brown County Fair announce the Grandstand Act for Thursday at the Fair
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the Brown County Fair announce the concert to be performed on Thursday, August 18th at the Grandstand. Brown County Grandstand Committee Chair Clint Sombke made the announcement. Sombke announce the opening acts for the Craig Morgan concert. On Friday, the Brown County Fair will announce the Grandstand Acts for Wednesday at… Read more »