PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Noem signed HB 1016, which funds $60 million for construction of a new women’s prison in Rapid City. She also signed HB 1017, which funds $52 million for the purchase of land and design costs for a new men’s prison near Sioux Falls. The legislation also transfers more… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Dr. Jessica Vogel, an assistant professor of education at Northern State University, will become the next superintendent for the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. According to the South Dakota Board of Regents, during her time at Northern State University, Vogel has worked alongside many of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Noem signed SB 210 into law. She sent a signing letter to legislators. That letter can be found here. “I appreciate the work of my BFM Commissioner Jim Terwilliger and the BFM team on this budget,” said Governor Noem, “and I appreciate the legislature for recognizing that it… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- There were over thirty first time members of the 2023 South Dakota legislature. Among them was District 17 Representative Chris Kassin of Vermillion. He was assigned to the Appropriations Committee and said it was a full load. Kassin says he learned a lot about the workings of state government. Kassin say they did… Read more »

BRITTON, S.D.(Press Release) – A Havana, N.D., man has been identified as the person who died last Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash east of Britton. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2019 GMC Sierra pickup was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 10 when it entered the westbound lane and collided head-on with a westbound… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The April Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, April 6 from 12-1 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. Guest speakers will be David Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Julie Johnson, Attorney at… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Boys & Girls Club will be hosting Winefest coming up this Saturday. Co Chair for Winefest Kim Bot talks the schedule for the event. Kim talks some of the wines schedule to be there. Executive Director for the Boys & Girls Club, Michael Herman talks where the proceeds go to. Grand… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday, Senator Mike Rounds appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” to address the issues associated with Silicon Valley Bank in California and other banking issues happening across the country. Senator Rounds feels this issue could linger for months to come. Rounds was asked by host Chuck Todd whether banks could be allowed… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The failure of Silicon Valley Bank in California and worries about First Republic Bank have created some nerves over the banking industry. South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder says they have full confidence in the state’s bank, First Premier of Sioux Falls. Haeder says they have good communication with First Premier. Individual deposits… Read more »

MADISON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says supporting the general sales tax reduction passed by the legislature “will be tough.” Legislators agreed on reducing the general sales tax from four point five to four point two percent, rather than the full cut of sales tax on groceries the Governor supported. Noem, at a bill… Read more »