OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Our region’s Manufacturing Economy turned in another positive month in September…but job growth is still slow. Creighton University’s Mid-American Business Conditions Index is in positive territory for the eighth straight month. Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says other sectors of the economy may be lagging…but manufacturing is solid. South Dakota Manufacturing is also in… Read more »
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Supporters for Amendment L asked for ads to be removed
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The election battle is ramping up on Amendment L on South Dakota’s ballot. The Amendment would increase the percentage of votes required to approve a Constitutional Ballot amendment from the current simple majority up to 60%. Opponents are airing ads the claim the amendment supporters are funded by California billionaires. Sioux Falls… Read more »
Recap of Chamber Connections Series
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continued Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. Feature speaker was Rita Nelson, Build Dakota Scholarship Workforce Relations Coordinator. She’ll provided an update on what’s happening with them. Nelson talked about one of highest demand in tech is in public service. Nelson discussed how… Read more »
New Airport Baggage Screening Machine will make security easier and faster
ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The Aberdeen Regional Airport was visited by the Chamber of Commerce with the ribbon cutting for a new TSA Baggage Screening system that will create more space in the terminal and allow TSA to do their job’s more efficiently, Airport Manager Rich Krokel tells us about it. Krokel added that… Read more »
Democratic candidate for U.S. House discussed her economic plans
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- On Wednesday, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House, Nikki Gronli announced her economic plans if elected to Congress. Gronli relayed messages she’s been hearing from all across the state. Gronli wants to address the tariffs that President Trump is trying to put in place. Gronli wants to cap insulin at… Read more »
Jackley for Congress campaign made stop in Brookings
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KBRK)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is running for Congress and visited Brookings Tuesday. Jackley says his recent experience sponsoring state legislation could help him if elected to Congress. He’d also like to work at the federal level to reduce the flow of illegal drugs. Jackley said more can be done to address… Read more »
Candidates running for Governor held debate Monday at SDPB
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- SDPB in conjunction with South Dakota NewsWatch held a one hour debate Monday night. Two candidates running for Governor are the incumbent Governor Larry Rhoden(R) and Dan Ahlers(D). Both candidates addressed several different topics. Affordibility: Governor Rhoden looked toward addressing lower property taxes to lead to allowing citizens the opportunity… Read more »
Commission approves 2027 Budget and hear concerns on Homelessness
ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The Brown County Commissioners Meeting had several items on the agenda, one of which was the approval of the County Budget for 2027. Commissioner Drew Dennert said it is actually lower than last years budget and explained why. Chairman Duane Sutton felt the County did a good job of being… Read more »
Group explains opposition to Amendment I
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Four years after Medicaid benefits were expanded by voters, and Debate over the issue rages on. A coalition of health professionals, patient advocacy groups and business and community leaders are urging voters to reject Admendment I on this year’s ballot. The amendment would roll back medicaid expansion if the Federal… Read more »
Aberdeen School Board addressed policy dealing with smoking and vaping
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen School Board on Monday discuss a policy dealing with smoking and vaping on school property for students and staff. Aberdeen Superintendent Becky Guffin: Guffin also talked about the South Dakota Quitline. The School Board approved the first reading on the policy. Second reading scheduled for Monday, October 13th.