News Author: Hub City Radio Staff

Latest cold spell leads to higher utility bills

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- During the energy crisis last week, natural gas prices on the open market spiked, in some cases several thousand percent. Northwestern Energy spokesman Tom Glanzer says it was a short term heavy surge in demand. Glanzer says their customers could see some increases in their gas bills. Glanzer says every retail energy company… Read more »

Latest cold spell leads to higher utility bills

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- During the energy crisis last week, natural gas prices on the open market spiked, in some cases several thousand percent. Northwestern Energy spokesman Tom Glanzer says it was a short term heavy surge in demand. Glanzer says their customers could see some increases in their gas bills. Glanzer says every retail energy company… Read more »

Delay in US Census could cause delays in redistricting in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A delay in delivering 2020 Census numbers to the states could cause problems in meeting deadlines for redistricting. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton, who is on this years redistricting committee, says a lot will have to be done quickly. Bolin says they will get some information later this spring. Bolin says they can… Read more »

Delay in US Census could cause delays in redistricting in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A delay in delivering 2020 Census numbers to the states could cause problems in meeting deadlines for redistricting. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton, who is on this years redistricting committee, says a lot will have to be done quickly. Bolin says they will get some information later this spring. Bolin says they can… Read more »

45-year-old man arrested in the murder of Reta McGovern

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- 45 year-old James Jumping Eagle has been arrested in the murder of 82 year-old Rapid City Resident Reta McGovern in her Flormann Street home. Brendyn Medina, community relations specialist with the Rapid City Police Department, said Medina said the motive has yet to be publically disclosed as the investigation shifts into a… Read more »

45-year-old man arrested in the murder of Reta McGovern

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- 45 year-old James Jumping Eagle has been arrested in the murder of 82 year-old Rapid City Resident Reta McGovern in her Flormann Street home. Brendyn Medina, community relations specialist with the Rapid City Police Department, said Medina said the motive has yet to be publically disclosed as the investigation shifts into a… Read more »

SD House files 2 Articles of Impeachment against AG Ravnsborg(HR7001)

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- Republican Representative Will Mortenson (District 24)has filed a resolution proposing two Articles of Impeachment to remove Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg from office. The resolution is co-sponsored by House Majority Leader Kent Peterson (R-District 19) and House Minority Leader Jamie Smith (D-District 15). Mortenson tells us what the two articles are. Mortenson compares these… Read more »

SD House files 2 Articles of Impeachment against AG Ravnsborg(HR7001)

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- Republican Representative Will Mortenson (District 24)has filed a resolution proposing two Articles of Impeachment to remove Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg from office. The resolution is co-sponsored by House Majority Leader Kent Peterson (R-District 19) and House Minority Leader Jamie Smith (D-District 15). Mortenson tells us what the two articles are. Mortenson compares these… Read more »

Yankton’s mask mandate to expire at the end of the month

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission took no action on a face mask resolution extension at their meeting Monday night, which means the mandate will expire on March first. Dr Mary Milroy, a member of the city Health Board, told the commission the mandate has had a positive impact. The only public comment came from… Read more »

Yankton’s mask mandate to expire at the end of the month

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission took no action on a face mask resolution extension at their meeting Monday night, which means the mandate will expire on March first. Dr Mary Milroy, a member of the city Health Board, told the commission the mandate has had a positive impact. The only public comment came from… Read more »

HB 1217 banning transgender women and girls from competing in ladies sports passed House State Affairs Committee

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- In an 11-2 vote, the House State Affairs Committee Monday night voted to advance House Bill 1217, legislation that would ban transgender women and girls from competing on the sports teams that match their gender identity. Bill supporter, Senator Maggie Sutton of Sioux Falls, says allowing transgender students to participate could destroy sports.… Read more »

HB 1217 banning transgender women and girls from competing in ladies sports passed House State Affairs Committee

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- In an 11-2 vote, the House State Affairs Committee Monday night voted to advance House Bill 1217, legislation that would ban transgender women and girls from competing on the sports teams that match their gender identity. Bill supporter, Senator Maggie Sutton of Sioux Falls, says allowing transgender students to participate could destroy sports.… Read more »

Governor Noem calls on AG Ravnsborg to resign

PIERRE, S.D.(Argus Leader)- Gov. Kristi Noem on Tuesday issued a statement calling on Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg to resign, adding pressure on the state’s highest ranking prosecutor to depart office. Noem also said the state will release additional materials related to the investigation into Ravnsborg’s fatal Sept. 12 crash that killed a Highmore man. “Now… Read more »

Governor Noem calls on AG Ravnsborg to resign

PIERRE, S.D.(Argus Leader)- Gov. Kristi Noem on Tuesday issued a statement calling on Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg to resign, adding pressure on the state’s highest ranking prosecutor to depart office. Noem also said the state will release additional materials related to the investigation into Ravnsborg’s fatal Sept. 12 crash that killed a Highmore man. “Now… Read more »

Aberdeen Public Schools now accepting registration for incoming kindergarten students for 2021-22

ABERDEEN,S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Public Schools is currently accepting registrations for all incoming kindergarten students for the 2021-22 school year.  Parents are asked to register online.  The registration link can be found at http://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/ under the District Information tab.  Parents can also register at their neighborhood school between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30… Read more »

Aberdeen Public Schools now accepting registration for incoming kindergarten students for 2021-22

ABERDEEN,S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Public Schools is currently accepting registrations for all incoming kindergarten students for the 2021-22 school year.  Parents are asked to register online.  The registration link can be found at http://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/ under the District Information tab.  Parents can also register at their neighborhood school between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths for 2nd straight day

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations stayed about the same, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,863. The state had 212 new confirmed cases and 207 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,938. Those hospitalized… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths for 2nd straight day

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations stayed about the same, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,863. The state had 212 new confirmed cases and 207 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,938. Those hospitalized… Read more »