News Author: Hub City Radio Staff

Senator Thune introduces bill to end student loans deferments

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune is co-sponsoring a bill that would end what he calls unnecessary student loan deferments. The Biden Administration has halted student loan payments for over a year and may consider a complete loan forgiveness program. Thune, in a speech on the Senate floor, says his bill would better target… Read more »

Senator Thune introduces bill to end student loans deferments

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune is co-sponsoring a bill that would end what he calls unnecessary student loan deferments. The Biden Administration has halted student loan payments for over a year and may consider a complete loan forgiveness program. Thune, in a speech on the Senate floor, says his bill would better target… Read more »

Students to pay for school lunches beginning next school year

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- For the past two years, school lunches for all public-school students have been free, paid for by Covid related federal programs. Those programs will end this summer. South Dakota Senator John Thune says its part of wrapping up pandemic related spending. Thune says Congress can come back to any of those programs if… Read more »

Students to pay for school lunches beginning next school year

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- For the past two years, school lunches for all public-school students have been free, paid for by Covid related federal programs. Those programs will end this summer. South Dakota Senator John Thune says its part of wrapping up pandemic related spending. Thune says Congress can come back to any of those programs if… Read more »

Expanding Medicaid on the ballot in November

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Expanding Medicaid is the goal of the group “South Dakotans Decide Healthcare” and a ballot issue to determine that will be in front of voters in November. During a news conference, Presentation Sister Kathleen Bierne said the expansion would include a lot of people who need insurance coverage. Bierne says expanded access to… Read more »

Expanding Medicaid on the ballot in November

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Expanding Medicaid is the goal of the group “South Dakotans Decide Healthcare” and a ballot issue to determine that will be in front of voters in November. During a news conference, Presentation Sister Kathleen Bierne said the expansion would include a lot of people who need insurance coverage. Bierne says expanded access to… Read more »

Most of South Dakota vulnerable to wildfire

PIERRE & RAPID CITY, S.D.(WNAX & KOTA)- As drought conditions continue and expand, much of South Dakota and the western US could be vulnerable to wildfires. South Dakota State Fire Meteorologist Darren Clabo says much of the state is very short of moisture. Clabo says wildfire potential is very high. Clabo says the climate trend… Read more »

Most of South Dakota vulnerable to wildfire

PIERRE & RAPID CITY, S.D.(WNAX & KOTA)- As drought conditions continue and expand, much of South Dakota and the western US could be vulnerable to wildfires. South Dakota State Fire Meteorologist Darren Clabo says much of the state is very short of moisture. Clabo says wildfire potential is very high. Clabo says the climate trend… Read more »

Quiet zones at Rail Crossing could be heard at the State Railroad Board

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota State Railroad Board may hear from cities that are interested in so called “quiet zones” at rail crossings. Transportation Department Secretary Joel Jundt told the board during their meeting last week the issue was debated in this year’s legislative session. Jundt says the bill was eventually killed. Jundt says the… Read more »

Quiet zones at Rail Crossing could be heard at the State Railroad Board

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota State Railroad Board may hear from cities that are interested in so called “quiet zones” at rail crossings. Transportation Department Secretary Joel Jundt told the board during their meeting last week the issue was debated in this year’s legislative session. Jundt says the bill was eventually killed. Jundt says the… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 11 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 11 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,912. The state had 277 new cases and 138 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 540. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 11 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 11 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,912. The state had 277 new cases and 138 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 540. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

Public Utilities Commission to hold meeting Thursday

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission will hold another hearing at their meeting Thursday on the application of Summit Carbon Solutions for a carbon dioxide pipeline under eastern counties of the state. PUC Chairman Chris Nelson says the groundwork for this hearing came from public meetings. Nelson says a lot of parties want… Read more »

Public Utilities Commission to hold meeting Thursday

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission will hold another hearing at their meeting Thursday on the application of Summit Carbon Solutions for a carbon dioxide pipeline under eastern counties of the state. PUC Chairman Chris Nelson says the groundwork for this hearing came from public meetings. Nelson says a lot of parties want… Read more »

SD Dept of Transportation working on plans for HWY 46 near Wagner

WAGNER, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation has been working on a plan to modify Highway 46 through Wagner from the current four lanes to two lanes with a center turn lane. Regional D.O.T. Engineer Jay Peppel says they are still in the concept stage. Peppel says while the public input phase is done,… Read more »

SD Dept of Transportation working on plans for HWY 46 near Wagner

WAGNER, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation has been working on a plan to modify Highway 46 through Wagner from the current four lanes to two lanes with a center turn lane. Regional D.O.T. Engineer Jay Peppel says they are still in the concept stage. Peppel says while the public input phase is done,… Read more »

Entry deadline for Lesson Learned teen safe driving campaign is Saturday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota high school students have until Saturday to enter this year’s Lesson Learned teen safe driving campaign. Office of Highway Safety Director Amanda Kurth says this is the 6th year of the joint effort by her agency and the South Dakota Broadcasters Association. Kurth says it shouldn’t take long for eligible students… Read more »

Entry deadline for Lesson Learned teen safe driving campaign is Saturday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota high school students have until Saturday to enter this year’s Lesson Learned teen safe driving campaign. Office of Highway Safety Director Amanda Kurth says this is the 6th year of the joint effort by her agency and the South Dakota Broadcasters Association. Kurth says it shouldn’t take long for eligible students… Read more »