PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – November’s list of sobriety checkpoints has been announced by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. The monthly checkpoints are designed to discourage people from drinking and then driving. There are 17 checkpoints scheduled for 14 counties during the month. Sobriety checkpoints are scheduled for the counties of: Beadle, Brown, Brule,… Read more »
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Economy still showing strong growth in Mid America Region
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the nine state Mid America region, from the Dakotas and Minnesota to Arkansas, continues to grow, but there are warning signs. Ernie Goss, economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, coordinates the monthly survey. Goss says most companies are still hiring. Goss says inflation is the main concern now. Other… Read more »
K.O. Lee Library to host free concert on Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Thursday, the K.O.Lee Library will be hosting a free concert with celtic guitarist Jerry Barlow. Barlow describes what Celtic music is about. Barlow talks about how he got into Celtic music. Barlow talks about the concert coming up on Thursday. Barlow has a new CD coming out in 2022. It… Read more »
Money still available for small businesses in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the economic recovery has been underway for over a year, there is still help for businesses that may be having problems. Jamie Wood, South Dakota District Director of the Small Business Administration, says they still have loan funds available. Wood says the loan cap has been raised on the program. Wood says… Read more »
Supply chain issues continue in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Your local retailer is at the bottom end of a very long supply chain, which may not be working all that well. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says many businesses are still waiting. Sanderson says many retailers may not take orders this year. Sanderson says the supply chain… Read more »
South Dakota joins lawsuit against Biden Vaccine Mandate
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, following Governor Noem’s promise to “see [President Biden] in court,” the State of South Dakota joined a lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s COVID vaccine mandate for federal contractors. “South Dakota is standing up with other states to protect our people from the Biden Administration’s illegal mandates,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “Though… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,235. The state had 396 new cases and 367 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,421. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
National FFA Convention returns to Indy
INDIANAPOLIS, I.N.(WNAX)- More than 55,000 FFA members from across the nation are in Indianapolis this week for the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo. South Dakota State FFA Treasurer Paige Lehrkamp of Rapid City, says ag education students are competing in a host of proficiency, career development and agri-science events. She says the convention is… Read more »
House Redistricting Committee approves Grouse map with amendments
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The House Redistricting Committee of the South Dakota legislature meeting today, (Friday) approved amendments to their earlier released legislative redistricting map. During public comments, Bret Healy with “4 Directions Native Vote” said the current map could violate federal fair voting laws. Boneshirt was the legal challenge twenty years ago that led to single… Read more »
More reactions from the Marijuana Interim Study Committee held on Wednesday
TRIPP, S.D.(WNAX)- The Marijuana Interim Study Committee of the South Dakota legislature held a marathon session this week to come up with proposals for medical and recreational uses of marijuana. Committee member, Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp, says it was a long process. Finck says the medical cannabis program is a hybrid of how many… Read more »