PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,875. The state had 48 new cases and 82 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,597. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
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Senator Rounds explains his vote against the spending bill
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The one point five trillion dollars federal spending bill approved last week by Congress contains about fourteen billion dollars in aid for Ukraine. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds was one of thirty one republican Senators that voted “no” on that bill. Rounds says too much policy was included in the spending bill. Rounds… Read more »
Brown County Fair Board announce the acts for Saturday night at the fair
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, the Brown County Fair Board announce the acts that will be performing at the Brown County Fair on Saturday, August 20th. BCF President Suzanne Moen annouced the headliner. Chairman of the Brown County Entertainment Committee, Clint Sombke announced the two opening acts for the Scotty McCreery concert. Here’s the lineup for… Read more »
South Dakota cities waiting on decisions Governor Noem with bills
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota cities are waiting to see what Governor Kristi Noem does with legislative bills on her desk. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says municipalities were waiting on several bills. Leon, who is a vice president with the South Dakota Municipal League, says a bill on public input at meetings still need clarification.… Read more »
SDSU President reflect on this years legislative session
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KBRK)- South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says, overall, he’s pleased with the just-completed South Dakota legislative session. There were a number of successes. For Dunn, passage of Representative Larry Tidemann’s bill to fully cover the state employee pay raise at the universities is major. The legislature appoved and the governor has signed… Read more »
Little activity expected for the Napa to Platte rail line
TABOR, S.D.(WNAX)- Little to no activity is expected on the Napa to Platte rail line, especially west of Tabor. The line is an old branch of the Milwaukee Road and is owned by the state. Jack Dokken, Air, Rail and Transit Program Manager for the South Dakota Department of Transportation, says there isn’t much interest… Read more »
Ukrainian woman living in Pierre looks for help for her former country
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Ukrainian woman who moved to the US over 20 years ago is working to help residents in her war-torn birth nation. Nataliya Rezek has been a Pierre resident for 11 years and says her career as a nurse with Avera Medical Group and concern for family are driving her efforts. Rezek’s efforts… Read more »
Optimist Club Family Free Throw Contest coming up on Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Looking for family entertainment? Want to create family memories? Come out to the Aberdeen Optimist Club Family Free Throw Contest. The event is sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and the Aberdeen Optimist Club. The contest will be held at Aberdeen Civic Arena on Tuesday, March 22. Registration will… Read more »
Legislators from District 20 reacting to the impeachment process
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Members of the South Dakota House Select Committee on Investigation will meet again when legislators return to Pierre for veto day on March 28th, and their report will be turned over to the full House. The committee has been considering the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg for his conduct following the crash… Read more »
Senator Rounds talks more about VA in South Dakota
WASHINTON, D.C.(KOTA)- With a lot still uncertain regarding the future of some veterans’ hospitals in the Black Hills, the larger Veterans Affairs Department remains somewhat controversial. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, a Republican who sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee, took an opportunity to describe what the ideal VA for him would be. Rounds… Read more »