YANKTON & PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX & DRGNews)- Lifeserve Blood Center has opened a full-time donor center in Yankton. Spokesperson Danielle West says it’s a more convenient option for their donors. West says they plan to offer their full services. West says people should contact them to set up an appointment. West says despite Covid-19 infection numbers… Read more »
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PUC Chairman Chris Nelson announce re-election
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Calling it one of the worst kept secrets in politics, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson officially announced his intention to run for re-election. Nelson says he will need support of republican party delegates to get the nomination. Nelson says he will run on his record on the PUC. Nelson was… Read more »
Recap of Governor Noem’s speech at CPAC on Saturday
ORLANDO, F.L.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, Governor Kristi Noem was a speaker at CPAC in Orlando, Florida. Governor Noem compares the temps now in South Dakota to President Biden’s approval rating. Last week Russia invaded Ukraine, Governor Noem talks about how a strong president should respond to that. Governor Noem criticizes the Democrat Party and their allies.… Read more »
HB1198(State Motto or Seal in School) defeated in Senate Committee
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Senate State Affairs Committee has sent a House Bill to detention. H-B 1198 would have required schools to post the state motto; “Under God, the People Rule” and or the state seal. Bill sponsor, Representative Phil Jensen of Rapid City says posting the motto is a Republican bullet point. Rob Monson, executive… Read more »
SD House Assistant Minority Leader react to Senate bill legalizing recreational marijuana
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senators this week passed a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana and sent it on to the House. Assistant Minority Leader, Representative Oren Lesmeister of Parade, says the path could be difficult in the House. Lesmeister says members have to put aside their personal feelings about marijuana. The bill has been… Read more »
Senate Resolution dealing with mobile sports betting defeated in House Committee
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- A State House committee is killing a resolution that would have legalized mobile sports betting in the state. The House State Affairs Committee deferred the SJR 502 to the 41st day with a vote of 10 to 3. Democratic Representative Jamie Smith voted no on deferring to the 41st day. He says he… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 14 new COVID-19 related deaths(1 in Brown County)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 14 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 2,802. The state had 131 new cases and 427 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 5,348. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Congressman Johnson comments on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- In recent news Rep. Dusty Johnson has relayed his comments on the Russia and Ukraine situation. Dusty says Putin is just a “bully”. What about NATO’s assistance. We asked Rep. Johnson if any military leaders are saying anything other than what we are hearing. This could be bad for Russia’s economy. Are we… Read more »
Senator Thune statement on President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee
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 »
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 »