WASHINGTON, D.C. (DRG News) – The U.S. Agriculture Department is proposing a new rule to close an automatic eligibility loophole within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue says the change will strengthen the SNAP program. Under the proposed rule, Perdue says eligibility would be limited to households receiving substantial, ongoing… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Federal Reserve meets next week and its widely expected they will cut interest rates at least a quarter point. Curt Everson, President of the South Dakota Bankers Association, says there are some changes happening before the Fed takes any action. President Trump has been pushing the Fed to cuts rates… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – While it is high visitation season, state tourism officials are planning ahead. Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says they have been seeing unique visitors later in each year. Hagen says they will also promote fall visitation and hunting. Hagen says they will also maintain and enhance their marketing plans year round.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook Page) – Steven Lust Automotive has very generously partnered with the Aberdeen Police Department to arrange for a landmark promotion involving the giveaway of the department’s current DARE Camaro. This is a black 2014 Chevy Camaro with around 15,000 miles. To be eligible for the giveaway: -Participants must reside in the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Federal agencies have provided $6,765,847 million in grants, loans and flood insurance payments to assist South Dakotans as they recover from the major disaster declared June 7 by President Donald J. Trump following a request from Governor Kristi Noem. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided $1,464,380 in grants to… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A missing South Dakota woman has been found in Nebraska and her ex-boyfriend has been arrested for assaulting her. The 21-year-old Rapid City woman was being treated for “significant injuries” at Chadron Community Hospital Sunday. The Nebraska State Patrol says hospital staff called police after the woman said she was… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – One of the more controversial issues of the 2019 South Dakota legislative session will be in front of an interim committee this week. The “Electric Service in an Annexed Area” committee will try to find a middle ground between municipal utilities and rural electric cooperatives. Chris Studer, Member and Public Relations… Read more »

BRANDON, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died Tuesday morning in a crash involving four vehicles and four other occupants on Interstate 90 northwest of Brandon. Names of those involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2014 Chevrolet Impala, a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a 2013 GMC Terrain were westbound… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – White House and Congressional negotiators reached agreement on a two-year budget deal that raises spending by $320 billion over spending caps and raises the debt limit. South Dakota Senator John Thune says it’s the best deal that could be made. Thune says each side has its priorities. Thune says he will… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Midwest Shrine Convention will take place in Aberdeen July 31-Aug. 3. There are a variety of activities planned, including two parades, a concert and competitions. Devin Reints, Director General, said that Aberdeen last hosted the event in 2008. He said Shriners will start showing up on Wednesday, but that everything… Read more »