MARION, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has been warning of possible power shortages, especially in the Midwest this summer. A combination of coal plant retirements, increasing demand and shortage of power line capacity could lead to the short fall. Brad Schardin, manager of Southeastern Electric based in Marion, says they have a variety of… Read more »
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Avera preparing for another surge of Covid-19
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Health care facilities are preparing for another surge in Covid-19 infections this fall. Liz Healy is infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Healy says its still important and effective to get a Covid vaccination. Healy says people that are still concerned should talk to their health care provider. The… Read more »
Increased oil prices impacting state public lands
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Rising crude oil prices is increasing interest in new oil well development, but so far in South Dakota, that hasn’t translated much from state public lands. School & Public Lands interim Commissioner Jerrod Johnson says they have had some contacts in the last few months. Johnson says they track oil industry interest and… Read more »
Election Day is today
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Tuesday, June 7th is election day in the state of South Dakota. Brown County Auditor Cathy McNickle provides a preview. McNickle runs down what everyone will be voting on today. McNickle runs down the locations that people can vote in Brown County. McNickle lets people know where they can go if they’are not… Read more »
Horseback March to Pierre for MMIP arrived Saturday
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A two-week march on horseback to raise awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons ended Saturday on the front steps of the South Dakota State Capitol. With no formal agenda of speakers, Jimmy Hallum encouraged anyone to speak from the heart. Tasha His Law told the crowd of around 40 that Native people… Read more »
Senator Mike Rounds address the inflation issue
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The Federal Reserve has started a round of increasing interest rates in an attempt to slow down rising inflation. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the Fed has limited ability to slow down soaring prices. Rounds says tight employment is beyond the control of the Federal Reserve. Rounds says the Biden Administration could… Read more »
Brian Bengs and Jamie Smith host Election Watch Party in Aberdeen.
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Tuesday evening, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Brian Bengs and Democratic nominee for Governor Jamie Smith will host a primary election watch party in Aberdeen at the Zoo Bar. This event will be with fellow South Dakotans to celebrate the milestones made so far and the work that will be necessary… Read more »
Study Committee on Regional Jails to meet Thursday
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The Study Committee on Regional Jails and State Correctional Plans will hold its first meeting of the 2022 Interim on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (CT). The meeting will be held via electronic conference andvin Room 414 of the State Capitol in Pierre, South Dakota, to allow for both… Read more »
Recap of the Land Owner Rally held Sunday in Mellette
MELLETTE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday night a rally was held at the Community Center in opposition to the proposed CO2 pipeline that could be making its way through Spink County. Farmer Ed Fischbach the PUCs in Iowa & Minnesota has announced this is considered hazardous material. Fischbach talks about the lack of transparency coming from Summit… Read more »
Recap of District 1 Candidate Forum held Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday morning the candidates running for the District 1 House & Senate seats held a forum at NSU. The candidates for the Senate seat are the incumbent Michael Rohl & his challengers Republican Joe Donnell & Independent Susan Wismer. The candidates for the House seats are incumbent Republican Tamara St. John, incumbent… Read more »