ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The DTOM Ranch in Warner is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help military veterans adjust back to civilian life. CEO Chris Reder talks about the theme for 2023. Reder and Dr. Tracy Diefenbach talks about how many veterans the ranch has helped since it opened. Reder and Diefenbach talks about way… Read more »
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Governor Noem spoke Siouxland Initiative Luncheon in Dakota Dunes
DAKOTA DUNENS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem spoke at the Siouxland Initiative Lunchion in Dakota Dunes Wednesday. Noem said more companies across America are looking at South Dakota as a place to expand and do business. Noem says that includes growth in the North Sioux City area, where two large land parcels are being… Read more »
SD PUC approve study for Northwestern Energy
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Northwestern Energy was in front of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Tuesday asking permission to move ahead with a study for a possible nuclear powered electric generating facility. Jeff Decker with Northwestern said they could qualify for federal funding. Decker says the study would help them make a final decision. Decker says… Read more »
Winter’s snowstorms having impact on drought conditions in South Dakota
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- All that snow that fell and is now slowly melting is moving much of the region out of the worst drought categories. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says most of the state got needed precipitation. Edwards says a lot of that moisture is getting into the ground. Edwards says they have seen… Read more »
How’s SB155 defeat in the South Dakota House impact Brown County
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the South Dakota House defeated SB155 on a vote of 54-14. SB155 would allow the funding needed for the building to be used for a regional jail in Aberdeen. Brown County Commissioner Mike Wiese talks about the impact this will have for Aberdeen. Wiese expressed his disappointment with how the vote… Read more »
SB155 defeated on the South Dakota House Floor
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the South Dakota House debated SB155 which dealt with the funding for the construction & renovations for regional jails across South Dakota. Representative Carl Perry of Aberdeen talks about what the bill does. Perry discuss state government needing to help the counties. Among those oppose to the bill was the House… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 6 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,181. The state had 839 new cases and 929 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 617. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Senator Davis react to passage of HB1080
BURBANK, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators passed and Governor Kristi Noem signed HB1080, a bill that will prohibit medical and surgical interventions on minors, especially dealing with gender issues. Senator Sydney Davis of Burbank voted for the bill. Davis says she wanted to hear more research on the issue. Opponents said the legislature was getting between… Read more »
FairyTales on Ice- Beauty & the Beast still scheduled for tonight
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- FairyTales on Ice- Beauty & the Beast is still scheduled for tonight at the Aberdeen Civic Theater. Tickets can be purchased at www.aberdeenareaartscouncil.com. Doors will be opening at 5:30PM with the performance beginning at 6:30PM. –
SB197 passes the South Dakota House State Affairs Committee
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – Spouses of legislators would not be able to be private lobbyists under a bill passed this morning (Wednesday) by a House committee. The House State Affairs Committee passed SB 197 9 to 4. The measure has already passed the Senate. Bill sponsor, Democratic Rep. Linda Duba (doo-bah) from Sioux Falls, said… Read more »