WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Watertown will have a new police chief next month. The current chief, Lee McPeek, has submitted his letter of intent to retire on April 9th. Mayor Sarah Caron is recommending Assistant Chief Tim Toomey be elevated to replace him. The city council will consider that recommendation at their meeting tonight. McPeek has been with… Read more »
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Million dollar donor revealed for new ice arena in Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The donor of a one million dollar gift to be put toward construction of a new ice arena in Watertown has been identified. The gift comes from First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard. The donation was first announced at a city council meeting 2 weeks ago, but at the time, the donor wished to… Read more »
Governor Noem appear on CBS “Face the Nation” to talk South Dakota’s response to COVID-19
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday Governor Noem appeared on CBS “Face the Nation” talking about how her administration has handled the COVID-19 pandemic. On Saturday in Orlando, FL as part of the CPAC conference, Governor Noem criticized infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci. Dr. Fauci on Face the Nation responded to it by saying to take… Read more »
Watertown taking applications for their first ever City Manager
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Applications are coming in from people who’d like to become Watertown’s first-ever city manager. Mayor Sarah Caron says the application period is open until March 15th. Then the city council will meet on April 5th to narrow the list of applicants down to about a half-dozen finalists who’ll be brought to town for interviews.… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported in 2 COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,888. The state had 134 new cases and 109 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,933. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported in 7 COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 7 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,886. The state had 187 new cases and 213 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,910. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
South Dakota law enforcement call for resignation of Attorney General Ravnsborg
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- The South Dakota Fraternal Order of Police, South Dakota Chiefs’of Police Association and the South Dakota Sheriffs Association are unified in requesting Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg resign as South Dakota Attorney General. Ravnsborg’s involvement in the death of Joe Boever on September 12thhave resulted in a lack of confidence in his ability… Read more »
House bill to restrict transgender student’s participation in sports passed the House
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would restrict transgender student’s participation in sports has been approved by the South Dakota House. HB1217 is titled “To Promote Fairness in Women’s Sports.” House Majority Leader Kent Peterson says the bill got extensive debate in committee and on the House floor. Peterson says there is broad support for the… Read more »
Bill to expand broadband internet in South Dakota pass Appropriation Committee
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would authorize up to one hundred million dollars for broadband expansion in South Dakota is moving through the legislature. Governor Kristi Noem put a plug in for the bill. Noem says there are grants available to companies interested in expanding broadband services. The bill was included in the Governors budget… Read more »
SD House Speaker assembles committee to oversee the impeachment of Attorney General
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota House Speaker Spencer Gosch has assembled a ten-member committee to oversee the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. House Minority Leader Jamie Smith of Sioux Falls says he has been involved in the discussions. Smith says it could take a few days to set direction. Smith says democrats will have representation… Read more »