ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Annual Presentation College Black & White Ball takes place on Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Dakota Event Center. Interim PC President Paula Langteau said this year’s event is different than previous balls. Langteau said that the ball is the biggest single fundraiser that the school does. She also pointed out… Read more »
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Joint Appropriations Committee looking at updated revenue figures
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature got updated tax revenue figures last week and will now use those to fill out the 2021 budget. The report indicated an increase of $19 million over last year. Committee member, Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says they are working with raw… Read more »
‘Riot Boosting’ bill on the mind of lawmakers
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — Area lawmakers held a cracker barrel session at the Codington County Extension Building Saturday on the final day of the Winter Farm Show. One of the topics that came up was the so-called “riot boosting” bill, which is aimed to prevent violent protests from occurring in South Dakota along the route… Read more »
Rapid City man identified in crash east of Piedmont
PIEDMONT, S.D. (Press Release) – A Rapid City, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Tuesday night in an one-vehicle crash east of Piedmont. A 1997 GMC pickup was northbound on Galaxy Road near the intersection of 218th Street when the driver lost control on the snow and ice-covered road. The vehicle… Read more »
Bolin says Republicans will stick to their priorities
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – When lawmakers return to Pierre on Tuesday, they will have 16 days left in the main run of the 2020 session. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says Republicans will hold to their priorities. Bolin says they see them as critical issues for the state. Bolin says they all know it is… Read more »
Outlook shows moderate to major flooding likely
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The first official flood outlook of the year shows moderate to major flooding is likely on rivers in eastern South Dakota. Lance Vandenboogart at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says it’s the result of several years of above normal precipitation. Vandenboogart says all the rivers in eastern South… Read more »
Bill would increase height for baled feed
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill that would increase the allowable height of baled feed sailed through the Senate Ag and Natural Resources Committee. Sponsor, Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp says the bill came out of conversations between hay haulers and the highway patrol. John Broers, Captain with the motor carrier division of the highway… Read more »
Aberdeen Day at State Capitol Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Thursday, Feb. 20, is Aberdeen Day at the State Capitol in Pierre. Gail Ochs, President of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, talked about the event. She said there will likely be about a hundred Aberdeen residents at the Capitol that day. She said if people want to meet up with… Read more »
Sioux Falls Regional Airport plans to add four-story parking garage
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls Regional Airport hopes to build a $27 million, four-story parking garage in 2022. Airport Manager Dan Letellier says airport demand keeps growing, notably last year. Letellier says the new year is starting equally strong. Letellier says this is the largest single project ever at the airport. The parking… Read more »
Veblen man identified in fatal crash
VEBLEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A Veblen, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died early Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash east of Veblen. A 2006 Chevrolet HHR SUV was westbound on South Dakota Highway 25 when it went off the roadway and rolled several times. Conrad Dumarce, the 41-year-old male driver,… Read more »