YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- One of the final agreements for South Dakota legislators in reaching a state budget deal was rules on spending federal dollars. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they put an end date on that spending authority. Hunhoff, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, says legislators will monitor how state agencies are handling… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Reserve Board voted Wednesday to increase the prime interest rate by a quarter point. The rate had been near zero since mid-2020 in reaction to the pandemic. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says the hike was anticipated for some time. Adam says this hike sets the stage for several… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the legislatures Select Committee on Investigation are promising action when they return to Pierre later this month. The group is deciding on the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton, says they were working double duty during the session. Cwach says they will release… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- South Dakota Senator John Thune made an appearance on Fox News yesterday, and the topic was the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  Thune says the United States should give Ukraine whatever they need in their fight against the Russians. Thune says there has been a bipartisan effort by Congress to persuade the Biden administration… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the Brown County Fair Board announce the rock act that will be performing at this year fair. BCF President Suzanne Moen made the announcement. Opening act will be announced at a late date. The concert is sponsored by HubCityRadio & the South Dakota Army National Guard. Tickets go on sale beginning… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department announces that effective Friday March 18, 2022, spring load limits will be put in place. Businesses that need a business access permit or annual permit must apply for permits in order to comply with the load limit regulations

YANKTON, S.D.(KYNT)- South Dakota Democrats are rallying around federal spending packages and their impact on South Dakota. Lawmakers recently wrapped up their annual legislative session, where they set up programs to spend the money. The state received roughly $3.7 billion from the American Rescue Plan Act. Democratic State Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton was pleased… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KOTA)- A number of Black Hills veteran’s clinics could be closed as a result of an effort to centralize and cut costs. Mike Rounds, South Dakota Senator who sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said he feels rural communities are being picked on. Rounds said the contributions of rural and reservation American’s shouldn’t… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(WNAX)- It took almost the entire session, but the South Dakota legislature approved two hundred million dollars in funding for housing development. Representative Roger Chase of Huron chaired the summer study committee that came up with most of the legislation and says it was close at the end. Chase says they worked with legislators… Read more »