SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned Congress that if the debt ceiling is not raised, the federal government could face a default by early June. South Dakota Senator & Augustana University economics professor Reynold Nesiba says that would be uncharted territory. Nesiba says the federal government has run on a deficit… Read more »
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Admission fees going up for South Dakota State Fair
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Admission fees for the South Dakota State Fair will be going up this year. Fair Manager Peggy Besch appeared before the Rules Review Committee of the legislature. Besch says they depend on gate fees for their operating budget. Department of Ag and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts said they need the revenue to… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 6 new COVID-19 related deaths(2 in Brown County)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,229. The state had 277 new cases and 265 recoveries, increasing active infections to 209. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Standardized testing wrapping up in South Dakota
PARKER, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota students are wrapping up their annual ritual of standardized testing. Parker School Superintendent Donavon DeBoer says the testing period was extended this year. DeBoer says most of their students have made up for the class time lost to the pandemic in 2020. DeBoer says there were setbacks in student’s emotional makeup.… Read more »
Housing market going up in Yankton
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As the weather warms the housing market will too. Mason Schramm, a broker with the “Move Group” in Yankton says they are seeing the increase in activity. Schramm says home prices and interest rates are not slowing the activity. Schramm says they need more homes on the market to even things out. Schramm… Read more »
Group oppose to Gregory County Pumped Storage Power Project
GREGORY, S.D.(WNAX)- A group opposed to the “Gregory County Pumped Storage Power Project” is working with federal regulators. David Swift of Burke says they are using rules from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission dealing with the proposed project. Mid American Energy and Missouri River Energy Services has proposed building a large reservoir and hydro plant… Read more »
South Dakota State Historical Society held groundbreaking at the Cultural Heritage Center
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota State Historical Society held a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday to celebrate the renovation project at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. Governor Kristi Noem said preserving the past helps build the future. Noem said it’s important to have a place to preserve the state’s history. Renovation plans include updates to the… Read more »
Senator Thune comment on the debt ceiling crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Following reports that President Biden will meet with leaders of the U.S. House & Senate, Senator John Thune went to the floor of the Senate Tuesday to comment on that. Senator Thune talks about the projected deadline Secretary Janet Yellen announced when the U.S. could be in default on the debt. Thune hopes… Read more »
Governor Noem expands Paid Family Leave for state employees
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem and the Bureau of Human Resources expanded Paid Family Leave benefits for state employees to 100% for up to 12 weeks. This benefit covers birth and adoptions. The rules package was passed by the South Dakota Legislature’s Rules Review Committee. “I want to make sure that… Read more »
Water to be turned off Wednesday on Aldrich Str from 10th Ave to Goodrich Ave SE
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, water will be off in the following area to replace a fire hydrant: Aldrich St. from 10th Ave. SE to Goodrich Ave. SE The Public Works department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for personal and restroom use. … Read more »