YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Republicans in the South Dakota House set their leadership team for the 2023 session at a meeting in Pierre last weekend. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton was elected Speaker-Pro-Tem. He says they have a lot of new members. Stevens says they have been talking to all their caucus members since the election. Representative… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Enhance Aberdeen Committee invites all Aberdeen businesses to participate in their annual holiday lighting & decorating contest.  Both inside and outside decorations will be considered, as long as the display is visible from the street. A photo of the exterior of each business being nominated should… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Republicans will have majority control in the US House in the next session of Congress that begins in January. Several top republicans have suggested that investigations of the Biden Administration, the border and Hunter Bidens laptop will be priorities. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says investigations should be only part of their agenda.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday morning, Governor Kristi Noem appeared on the Fox News Channel “Sunday Morning Futures” with Sean Duffy.  Duffy was filling in for regular host Maria Bartiromo. Governor Noem talked about the energy policy in place that is driving up inflation in the country. Governor Noem talks how the cost of diesel has… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Avera Foundation will be hosting an event called “Deck the Halls” coming up this Saturday in Aberdeen. Avera Foundation’s Regional Director Amy Blackstone provides a preview.  Blackstone talks about what the event stands for. Blackstone talks about the silent auction that happening now through December 3rd. Blackstone talks about the wreaths support… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Wednesday is the final day for the month of November.  Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter reminds us of some deadlines by that day. VanMeter talks about license decals. VanMeter also discussed about late property taxes that are due. VanMeter also talked about the new license plates that are coming in 2023.  

FLORENCE, S.D.(KXLG)- Trevor Murray and Leah Knapp from Sioux Falls and Cory Rislov were arrested last night after an altercation involving Rislov getting stabbed in the face by Murray with a knife. Deputies were called out to the Sidetrack Lounge in Florence, SD, for a stabbing report. After questioning, the Deputies reported, “Murray and Knapp… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A student sponsored drag show at South Dakota State University got a lot of attention on campus and off. Board of Regents President Pam Roberts says there will be a review of policies and procedures. Roberts says they got numerous calls and emails to the Board central office. Roberts says the legislature changed… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- A potential nation-wide railroad strike could have a major impact on the ethanol industry. Brian Jennings, C.E.O. of the American Coalition for Ethanol, based in Sioux Falls, says most of the corn ethanol plants use for production comes to the plants in rail cars. Jennings says most of their produced ethanol moves… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation is waiting on the whims of Congress to confirm their future funding. Department Secretary Joel Jundt updated the Transportation Commission on their federal funding status. Jundt says they are also working through the details of the federal “Buy American” act that will have an impact on future… Read more »