ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Immediately following the latest committee meeting dealing with regional jails & correctional facilities, Senator Al Novstrup & Representative Carl Perry did a recap of the session. City of Mobridge is now interested in building a jail for the north central region. Senator Novstrup comments on why they’re doing it. Representative Perry express concern… Read more »
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Love Your Neighbor Tour stopped in Aberdeen Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Love Your Neighbor SD Tour made a stop in Aberdeen Wednesday to promote Amendment D, the expansion of Medicaid in South Dakota. Bill Kuback with the Sioux Falls Good Samaritan Society talked about following the golden rule. Kuback talks about how expanding Medicaid is good business policy. Kuback talks how Medicaid expansion… Read more »
Hand County Sheriff’s Office looking for a stolen pickup
MILLER, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Hand County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a grey, 2014 Ford F20 four-door pickup stolen Sunday night (Sept. 18, 2022, 10:32pm) from Miller. Sheriff Shane Croeni (crow-knee) says it’s likely the suspect stole a vehicle in Selby, drove to Aberdeen, stole another vehicle, drove to Spink County and stole another vehicle. That… Read more »
Hand County Sheriff’s Office hs warrent out for Stetson Baloun
MILLER, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Hand County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to be on the lookout for a 22-year-old man from Redfield who hasn’t shown up for recent court hearings. Sheriff Shane Croeni (crow-knee) says Stetson Baloun has family members in Miller. Croeni says Baloun has multiple cases currently moving through the court system, but again,… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 3 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 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 3,017. The state had 956 new cases and 997 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 709. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Sioux Falls mayor talks about crime in the city
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Officials from Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County held a news conference Monday to highlight crimes and criminals. Mayor Paul TenHaken says guns are showing up in more incidents. TenHaken says they have more people on parole from prison in the area. TenHaken says he is concerned with the drive to legalize recreational… Read more »
Group formed to counter the development of co2 pipelines
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- A group called the “South Dakota Easement Team” has been formed to counter the development of underground liquid carbon dioxide pipelines. Spokesman Brian Jordre says he has been involved in pipeline battles for years. Jordre says Summit Carbon Solutions, the company planning the pipeline across eastern South Dakota, is attempting to intimidate landowners.… Read more »
Congressman Johnson talks what House Republician will try to do if they take over in 2023
WASHINTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Republican Members of Congress have been pointing to excessive federal spending as a root cause of inflation. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says if republicans regain control of Congress in November, cutting spending will be a priority. Johnson says the majority of the federal budget is on autopilot. Johnson says both Social Security… Read more »
Hughes County Commission dealing with a four million dollar shortfall
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Hughes County is looking at major cuts to make up for a four-million dollar shortfall as Commissioners continue to piece together a budget for 2023. Commission Chair Randy Brown says he thinks they can get more revenue from the Hughes County Jail. Brown says even a 20-percent across-the-board cut in county services wouldn’t… Read more »
Aberdeen City Manager Joe Gaa talks about the city budget passed by the council Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This past Monday the Aberdeen City Council passed the 84.7 million dollar budget for 2023. Aberdeen City Manager Joe Gaa discussed what’s all included in the budget. Gaa talked about how the process came about. Gaa discussed the promotions fund that apart of the budget. The big difference between this budget and last… Read more »