PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- In an effort to highlight good people doing positive things, the First Lady of South Dakota has presented four Rising Star Awards. Sandy Rhoden said she received more than 60 nominations. Rhoden said one award category focused on being healthy. Tiffany Hoeft (hay-ft) with Minds Matter in Aberdeen was the Healthy Rising Star… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continues Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. Feature speakers are Susan Kornder & Amy Sanderson with Northeastern Mental Health Center.  The theme will be on the Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Awareness Workplace Pledge Doors will opening at 8:30AM with the presentation to begin at… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- Two bills aimed at strengthening South Dakota’s emergency medical services moved forward Tuesday, as lawmakers pointed to ongoing staffing challenges for rural ambulance crews. House Bill 1023, as amended, would allow registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to serve on ambulance crews under state law and provides liability protection when they act within… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KBRK)- The state House Transportation Committee heard testimony Tuesday on highway safety. Bob Perry is state public safety secretary. He said they’re still seeing too many motorcycle fatalities. Statewide, there were 1,792 D-U-I arrests last year — 202 came from sobriety checkpoints. Rob Weinmeister is director of the state Office of Highway Safety. He… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate Commerce and Energy Committee heard testimony Tuesday on SB4.  The bill revise procedures for returning and withholding security deposits for residential premises. Prime sponsor of the bill was District 1 Senator Michael Rohl. Rohl goes into detail on exactly what the bill does. Among those to testify in favor… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission held their weekly meeting on Tuesday at the Courthouse. One of the topics discussed is amending a resolution dealing with remittance fee and schedule to the Treasurer’s Office.  Brown County Sheriff Dave Lunzman talked about a concern he had about the schedule to turn money in. Brown County Commissioner… Read more »

IPSWICH, S.D.(HubCityRadio) – Dakota Rural Action held a community meeting to increase public awareness around concerns with Riverview’s proposed 25,000 head dairy near Mina Lake in Edmunds County on Monday. Megan Eisenvos with Dakota Rural Action describe what Riverview is. Eisenvos inform the public the Edmunds County Commission have already approved a permit for them.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, the South Dakota House took the time to honor the life of the late Charlie Kirk. HCR 6002 was introduced by District 1 Representative Logan Manhart. Manhart talked about the life of Charlie Kirk. The South Dakota House voted 60-5 with 5 excused to approve the resolution.  All 5 no votes… Read more »