SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- The South Dakota Democratic Party is looking for a new slate of leaders. Current party Chairman Randy Seiler has announced his retirement. Party Executive Director Berk Ehrmentraut says it will also be a time to reset their priorities. Ehrmantraut says they will focus more on legislative races in 2024. Ehrmantraut says new leaders… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,124. The state had 511 new cases and 553 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 211. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Thursday, January 5, 2023, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following areas to repair a water main line: ROAD CLOSED – Birchwood Lane WATER OFF – Birchwood Lane And North Roosevelt St. from 8th… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)-The first Business After Hour Mixer will take place at AutoMaxx on Thursday, January 12th.  The new 2023 Leadership Aberdeen class will appear. So, here’s your chance to meet a great group of new leaders in our community! Plus if you are an alumni of the program, you can attend at a reduced… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Hughes County Commission has taken steps to get ahead of any possible disaster declarations that might be made by Governor Kristi Noem regarding a series of December blizzards.  County Manager Lori Jacobson says state emergency management officials encouraged the county to make the declaration. The dates included in the resolution are from… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- With the additional heavy snow and ice around the area comes a service and safety reminder for those with natural gas service.  Northwestern Energy customer service manager Tom Glanzer reminded customers to take a little time to clear the area around those meters. Along with keeping good access to the meter, Glanzer talks… Read more »

IDEAL, S.D.(WNAX)- Helping counties fix bridges and roads will be a priority for District 21 Representative Rocky Blare of Ideal. He will be Chairman of the House Transportation Committee this year and says there are some programs already in place. Blare says the legislature should help where they can. Blare says there are also concerns… Read more »

GREGORY, S.D.(WNAX)- The new Avera Gregory Hospital should open later this month. The thirty-two million dollar facility greatly expand the size of the hospital and nursing home. President Tony Timanus says they continue to look for the staff they need. There are other hospitals near Gregory in Burke and Winner. Timanus says the Covid-19 pandemic… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- With the holidays now wrapped up, many businesses may have had some surprising results for last year. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says they are getting positive reports. Sanderson says most retailers dealt with familiar issues. Sanderson says they will be watching the upcoming legislative session. Sanderson says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, Gov. Kristi Noem appointed Joe Graves as Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Education. Joe’s appointment will be effective January 10th. Joe is replacing Secretary Tiffany Sanderson, who has accepted a job as president of Lake Area Technical College. “Joe is a wonderful fit to lead our Department… Read more »