PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the South Dakota legislature’s Executive Board questioned state policy concerning E.S.G. investments. Those are investments in companies that have high scores in environmental and social policies. State Investment Officer Matt Clark says they invest state dollars in all types of companies. Clark says they only look at potential value returned. Clark… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem challenged the South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR) to make South Dakota an example to the nation of what quality higher education should look like. In a letter to the Board, Governor Noem charged them with the responsibility of revitalizing the institutions under its control and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The “Study Committee on Sustainable Models for Long Term Care” of the South Dakota legislature held its first meeting of the interim Tuesday. Committee Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, laid out her vision for the committee. Hunhoff says they need to gather a lot of information. Hunhoff says they will split into… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) issued a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) affecting the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Sacketts, protecting farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and rural communities across… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The 2023 South Dakota State Fair in Huron is under 100 days away.  An annual early Summer event reaches its 20th scheduled year.  Wheel Jam 2023 run June 1st through the 4th.  We hear an update from Candi Briley with the SD State Fair. All of the fun of Wheel Jam goes along… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The Memorial Day holiday weekend is normally a popular traveling time, and this year will be no exception according to Rylie Mansuetti (man-sue-etty) with AAA. She says those numbers are an increase from 2022. For those who plan to drive to their Memorial Day destination, Mansuetti says gas prices are down from last… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Wednesday, May 31st is the deadline to renew license plate decals for May. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters for this month. Brown County offices will be closed Monday for the Memorial Day Holiday.

The victim of the assault that took place Monday night in Yankton has been identified as 33-year-old Timber Rose Cournoyer. (coh-noy-er) Yankton Police Chief Jason Foote says 31-year-old Adrian Lund was arrested and charged with Murder in the Second Degree, Aggravated Assault Domestic, and Possession of Controlled Substance after the investigation into Timber’s death. Officers… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 3rd annual Aberdeen Area Pride Festival will be taking place the weekend of June 2nd-4th in Aberdeen. John Schwab, Aberdeen Area Pride President, offered up a preview of this event. June is Pride Month & Schwab explains how this came about. South Dakota legislature passed HB1080 which prevents transgender care for those… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Memorial Day Holiday observance Monday, May 29, 2023, City garbage pick-up will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 7:00 A.M., Tuesday.  Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up Tuesday. Recycling remaining… Read more »