PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Public Safety has recommended that the Yankton Sioux Tribe’s request to use the South Dakota National Guard for flood response be declined because other options are immediately available to the tribe. Tribal Chairman Robert Flying Hawk sent a Sept. 20 letter to Governor Kristi Noem… Read more »
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Search continues for missing man near Custer
CUSTER, S.D. (KOTA News) – The ground search and air support will resume this morning in the search for 22-year-old Torger Anders Henckel. He was last seen at his residence in Rapid City Saturday, Sept. 21. He mentioned he was going out for a hike. His car was found at the Little Devils Tower Trail… Read more »
Thune urges passage of USMCA
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KXLG) – South Dakota Senator John Thune, testifying on the floor of the U.S. Senate yesterday urged the passage of the United States Mexico, Canada Free Trade Act. (USMCA) Thune says it’s time to ratify the agreement. Thune says that he is focused on helping the struggling farming economy. An economy that has… Read more »
Trade team from Taiwan visits wheat fields
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A Trade team from Taiwan was in South Dakota for two days this week before heading off to Idaho. The group of 9 represented the Taiwan Flour Millers Association and Department of Economic Development. South Dakota Agriculture Secretary Kim Vanneman says it’s been a great opportunity to continue the important relationships… Read more »
Congress quickly reacts to MFP payment idea
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The battle over a continuing resolution funding the federal government may come at the expense of MFP payments to farmers. Some House Democrats were pushing back on an effort to add more funding to the Commodity Credit Corporation to cover those payments, which now total about $28 billion. South Dakota Congressman… Read more »
Wet fall conditions could lead to more spring flooding
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WNAX) – There is growing concern that wet conditions this fall could lead to more flooding next spring. Doug Kluck is the Central Region Climate Services Director for the National Weather Service based in Kansas City. Kluck says the wet trend looks like it will continue. Kluck says records are being broken… Read more »
Living History Fall Festival Saturday at Granary Rural Cultural Center
BATH, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Dacotah Prairie Museum’s Annual Living History Fall Festival is set for Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Granary Rural Cultural Center, located between Bath and Groton. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. People can contact the museum for directions to the Granary or for the first time ride… Read more »
Monday is deadline for license plate renewal
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Monday marks the end of the month and another deadline for license plate renewal. Sheila Enderson, Brown County Treasurer, said the month of September features just one letter. She also noted next month’s tax deadline.
President approves second disaster declaration for South Dakota
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Donald Trump has approved a second disaster declaration for severe storms that impacted South Dakota in late May and early June. U.S. Senator Mike Rounds says the declaration will open the valves to federal money to repair storm damage. Rounds says the status of two additional federal disaster declarations are… Read more »
S. Lamont St. to be closed for road work
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Weather permitting beginning at approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for road work: South Lamont Street from 6th Avenue SE to 7th Avenue SE Work will be completed as quickly as possible. Motorists are advised to take… Read more »