WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Congress now has to look for a new normal following the impeachment trial of President Trump. South Dakota Senator John Thune says it’s still possible to make progress on important issues. Thune says both Democrats and Republicans will want some successes before election day. Thune says there are often short memories… Read more »
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‘Move over month’ bill would honor late tow truck driver
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — Representative Nancy York will introduce a resolution on the House floor Tuesday that would designate the month of June as, “move over month.” She says first responders in Watertown suggested the idea, following the tragic death of a tow truck worker in the city. Jones was killed Jan. 4. He was… Read more »
Woman and child recused from burning apartment in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Officials say firefighters rescued a woman and child trapped on the balcony of a burning apartment in Sioux Falls. Crews responded to the apartment building about 2 a.m. Sunday and saw smoke and flames coming from the patio door of a second-floor apartment. Firefighters used a ladder to reach the… Read more »
Annual PC Black & White Ball Saturday, Feb. 29
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 »
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 »