WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) issued a statement following the Biden Administration’s announcement to cancel $10,000 of student loan debt for individuals making $125,000 a year or families earning up to $250,000. This action is estimated to cost U.S. taxpayers up to $300 billion. “This decision is a slap in… Read more »
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South Roosevelt Street to Closed Friday for Sanitary Sewer Line work
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Friday, August 26, 2022, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for to replace Sanitary Sewer line: South Roosevelt Street from 6th Avenue SE to 200 feet South of Prospect Avenue The road is expected to remain closed until approximately 9/21/2022, motorists… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 5 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 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 2,979. The state had 1,585 new cases and 4,676 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,114. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
South Kline & South Jay Street intersection closed Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Thursday, August 25, 2022, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following areas to repair a water main line: INTERSECTION CLOSED – South Kline and Jay Street WATER OFF – South Jay St from 7th… Read more »
53rd annual DKG Used Book Sale starts Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 53rd Delta Kappa Gamma Used Book Sale will be coming up Thursday-Saturday at the Wylie Park Pavillion in Aberdeen. All proceeds go to college scholarships for education students. Grants are awarded to classroom teachers for projects. Thousands of books of all genres. Bag sale is planned for Saturday morning. The schedule is… Read more »
South Dakota AARP in favor of the Inflation Reduction Act
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Inflation Reduction Act, passed by Congress and signed by the President last week will have a big impact for senior citizens on Medicare by allowing the government program to bargain for prescription drugs. South Dakota AARP State Director Erik Gaikowski says that’s been a long term goal. Gaikowski says it will be… Read more »
Legislative committee dealing with property tax met Monday
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A legislative committee studying South Dakota’s property tax system met Monday and didn’t appear to make much progress. The “Study Committee on Property Tax Structure and Tax Burden” held their second meeting of the interim in Pierre. Representative Oren Lesmeister of Parade says he is stuck. Representative Tim Goodwin of Rapid City suggested… Read more »
Update on summer study involving juvenile justice
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KBRK)- The Study Committee on Juvenile Justice of the South Dakota Legislature is seeking possible solutions to a number of issues including school truancy, increased behavioral problems and what many see as a lack of punishment for some juvenile offenders. The interim study came about because of a bill sponsored by Senator V.J. Smith… Read more »
Congressman Johnson look ahead to the 2022 elections
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The landslide loss by Representative Liz Cheney in the Wyoming republican primary last week has the attention of others running for reelection. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he feels his party is behind him. Johnson says he expects republicans to gain seats in the House this fall on traditional issues. Johnson says… Read more »
Big Idea launches 2022 High School Business Competition
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The capacity to have a great idea knows no age limits. The BIG Idea Competition invites highs school students to submit their best business ideas. The 2022 BIG Idea Competition is open from September 1 to October 31. There is over $35,000 in cash and scholarships to be awarded this year, the… Read more »