VERMILLION, S.D.(Press Release)— South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) and the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) are proud to announce the renewal of their long-standing partnership to bring South Dakotans comprehensive coverage of high school athletic state championships and All-State fine arts events. This renewed agreement ensures that viewers statewide will continue to enjoy… Read more »
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Recap of Senator Thune’s appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday morning, Senator John Thune(Senate Majority Leader) appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker and address several different topics. Senator Thune was asked following the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. Thune was asked whether the DOJ should go after President Trump’s enemies. On the potential government shutdown… Read more »
Congressman Johnson discus his candidacy for SD Governor
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson has decided to run for Governor next year instead of another term in Washington. Johnson says he feels drawn to the race. Johnson says state government needs more direction. Johnson says he will give voters a reason to support him. Other candidates in the republican primary race for… Read more »
9th Ave SW from 13th to 15th Str closed now for sewer installation
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Dahme Construction has the following road closed to thru traffic for sanitary sewer installation: 9th Ave. SW From 13th St. to S. 15th St. The road is scheduled to be closed until 6pm or until finished. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.
Secretary Hegseth says Wounded Knee soldiers will keep their Medals of Honor
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that he has decided that the 19 soldiers who received the Medal of Honor for their actions in 1890 at Wounded Knee will keep their awards. He announced it in a video posted to social media Thursday evening. Hegseth’s predecessor, Lloyd Austin, ordered the review… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council select Police Chief Dave McNeil to be next City Manager
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Following a lengthy executive session on Friday, the Aberdeen City Council has nominated Aberdeen Police Chief Dave McNeil to be the next City Manager. McNeil will be replacing current City Manager Robin Bobzien who will be retiring in December. On Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman’s Facebook page, the mayor released the following statement: “Congratulation… Read more »
Highway Patrol announces October sobriety checkpoints
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 16 different counties during the month of October. These checkpoints will take place in the counties of Brown, Brule, Clay, Codington, Davison, Day, Edmunds, Jones, Lake, Lawrence, Meade, Minnehaha, Pennington, Sanborn, Stanley, and Yankton. The monthly checkpoints are designed… Read more »
Congressman Johnson comment on pending government shutdown
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The federal governments fiscal year ends on September 30th, and so far Congress has been unable to reach an agreement on extending it. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson isn’t optimistic about an agreeement. The House is not scheduled to return to Washington before the deadline. Johnson says that is because they did their… Read more »
Senator Crabtree address property taxes
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Legislators in next year’s session of the South Dakota legislature will have to deal with some proposals for property tax reform. District 8 Senator Casey Crabtree of Madison says he anticipates competing ideas. One idea that came out of the interim committee studying property taxes would raise the state sales tax two percent… Read more »
Zebra mussels discovered at Mina Lake
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- Fall is here, and the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks department would like to remind boat and cabin owners to inspect their watercraft, boat docks, lifts and other water equipment for aquatic invasive species. Parks staff are working to keep our campgrounds clean and maintained. They are also busy taking out… Read more »