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 »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
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 »
Lady A to perform at South Dakota State Fair
HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The start of the South Dakota State Fair in Huron is 188 days away in the middle of the coldest stretch of winter yet. The first grandstand entertainment for the 2022 South Dakota State Fair was announced by assistant manage of the SD State Fair Candi Briley. Briley said Lady A brings a… Read more »
Congressman Dusty Johnson to host Tele-Town Hall Wednesday
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Wednesday, March 2nd, Congressman Dusty Johnson will be hosting another tele-town hall. The tele-town will begin at 3PM and run for about an hour. No topic is off limits. To join the tele-town hall, call 1-833-946-1543.
Update on the shooting that took place in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Teddy’s Sportsbar – in downtown Rapid City – was the scene of a shooting early Sunday morning. Brendyn Medina, Rapid City Police Department spokesperson, said while the investigation is still ongoing. Medina laid out the timeline of events. Medina was asked if Downtown Rapid City is a safe place for recreation. The… Read more »
Aberdeen appears on Jeopardy this week
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The question is, “What is South Dakota?” Or should have been. That would have been the right response to an answer on the finale of the Jeopardy! National College Championship that aired Tuesday. The answer given by host Mayim Bialik was. A contestant from Kennesaw State University in Georgia guessed, “What… Read more »