News Category: Local News

Wide range of temperatures hit South Dakota this week

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakotans experienced a drastic temperature swing from Monday to Tuesday of this week. National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Doering (door-ing) says parts of the state experienced a change of 50-some degrees. Doering says a strong cold front moved through Monday night into Tuesday. Doering says 51 years ago, Spearfish had a record… Read more »

Wide range of temperatures hit South Dakota this week

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakotans experienced a drastic temperature swing from Monday to Tuesday of this week. National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Doering (door-ing) says parts of the state experienced a change of 50-some degrees. Doering says a strong cold front moved through Monday night into Tuesday. Doering says 51 years ago, Spearfish had a record… Read more »

Governor Noem discuss possible VP choice with SDBA’s Austin Goss

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- As state primaries across the country continue to show the dominance of Donald Trump in the United States Republican Party, speculation is growing about what that means for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. On Monday, Noem met with Trump in Florida, further fanning the flames of speculation. Speaking with the South Dakota Broadcaster’s… Read more »

Governor Noem discuss possible VP choice with SDBA’s Austin Goss

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- As state primaries across the country continue to show the dominance of Donald Trump in the United States Republican Party, speculation is growing about what that means for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. On Monday, Noem met with Trump in Florida, further fanning the flames of speculation. Speaking with the South Dakota Broadcaster’s… Read more »

Pierre School Board discuss athletic addition to their high school

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre School Board met in special session Wednesday to consider the future of a possible athletic addition to T-F Riggs High School.  The estimated cost of the project has gone from five million dollars when first proposed a few years ago to 17-million to now 14-million.  The District has around 10-million dollars… Read more »

Pierre School Board discuss athletic addition to their high school

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre School Board met in special session Wednesday to consider the future of a possible athletic addition to T-F Riggs High School.  The estimated cost of the project has gone from five million dollars when first proposed a few years ago to 17-million to now 14-million.  The District has around 10-million dollars… Read more »

South Dakota House passes SB70(Richmond Dam Project)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House discussed SB70 on Wednesday.  The bill make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway, for the general maintenance and repair of other state-owned dams, and to declare an emergency. Prime sponsor was the Department of School & Public Lands.  Representative Ernie Otten of Tea… Read more »

South Dakota House passes SB70(Richmond Dam Project)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House discussed SB70 on Wednesday.  The bill make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway, for the general maintenance and repair of other state-owned dams, and to declare an emergency. Prime sponsor was the Department of School & Public Lands.  Representative Ernie Otten of Tea… Read more »

South Dakota House passes SB201(State overriding local control)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House debated for almost two hours on SB201.  The bill provide new statutory requirements for regulating linear transmission facilities, to allow counties to impose a surcharge on certain pipeline companies. Prime sponsor of the bill on the House side was House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre. Mortenson reminds… Read more »

South Dakota House passes SB201(State overriding local control)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House debated for almost two hours on SB201.  The bill provide new statutory requirements for regulating linear transmission facilities, to allow counties to impose a surcharge on certain pipeline companies. Prime sponsor of the bill on the House side was House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre. Mortenson reminds… Read more »

Avera Hospitals, Including Avera St. Luke’s, Named to National Top 100 Lists for 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Several Avera hospitals, including Avera St. Luke’s, are listed among the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals in the United States for 2024 as named by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. Notably, Avera St. Luke’s has been one of the Top 100 rural and community hospitals for… Read more »

Avera Hospitals, Including Avera St. Luke’s, Named to National Top 100 Lists for 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Several Avera hospitals, including Avera St. Luke’s, are listed among the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals in the United States for 2024 as named by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. Notably, Avera St. Luke’s has been one of the Top 100 rural and community hospitals for… Read more »

Get to know Aberdeen City Council Candidate Rich Ward

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen resident Rich Ward announced in February that he plans on running for the city council seating representing the Northwest District.  Ward introduced himself to the citizens of Aberdeen. Ward talks about what he does during his spare time. Ward discuss businesses he runs in Aberdeen. Ward talks about what motivated him to… Read more »

Get to know Aberdeen City Council Candidate Rich Ward

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen resident Rich Ward announced in February that he plans on running for the city council seating representing the Northwest District.  Ward introduced himself to the citizens of Aberdeen. Ward talks about what he does during his spare time. Ward discuss businesses he runs in Aberdeen. Ward talks about what motivated him to… Read more »

Senator Thune praises Leader McConnell for decades of service to party and country

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement after Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the longest serving party leader in Senate history, announced he would not seek another term as leader: “I know it’s often said about members who leave this institution or step aside from leadership or committee posts,… Read more »

Senator Thune praises Leader McConnell for decades of service to party and country

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement after Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the longest serving party leader in Senate history, announced he would not seek another term as leader: “I know it’s often said about members who leave this institution or step aside from leadership or committee posts,… Read more »

Governor Noem sent letter to Washington looking to address issues on tribal lands

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is doubling down on calls for the federal government to better combat crime on Indian reservations. In a letter to the United States Senate’s Committee on Indian Affairs, Noem calls on Capitol Hill lawmakers to “take appropriate action” to address rising crime plaguing South Dakota’s tribal lands, specifically… Read more »

Governor Noem sent letter to Washington looking to address issues on tribal lands

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is doubling down on calls for the federal government to better combat crime on Indian reservations. In a letter to the United States Senate’s Committee on Indian Affairs, Noem calls on Capitol Hill lawmakers to “take appropriate action” to address rising crime plaguing South Dakota’s tribal lands, specifically… Read more »

Governor Noem speaks to the SDBA’s Austin Goss

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- On Tuesday, Governor Noem spoke to SDBA’s Austin Goss about a variety of issues. Noem talks about how the 2024 legislative session has gone so far. Noem talks about the need for the new mens prison that is needed in South Dakota. Noem talks about the budget she proposed including funding the “Big… Read more »

Governor Noem speaks to the SDBA’s Austin Goss

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- On Tuesday, Governor Noem spoke to SDBA’s Austin Goss about a variety of issues. Noem talks about how the 2024 legislative session has gone so far. Noem talks about the need for the new mens prison that is needed in South Dakota. Noem talks about the budget she proposed including funding the “Big… Read more »