PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A 74 year-old Onida man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison on child rape and sexual contact charges. Sentencing for Steven West was held at the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre instead of the Sully County Courthouse Tuesday. Defense attorney Rob Conrad asked Judge Christina Klinger to consider departure from the… Read more »
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SD Dept of Health reports 9 new COVID-19 related deaths(2 in Brown County)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,843. The state had 81 new cases and 371 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 3,355. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
SD House hoghoused Senate bill dealing with fees and changed it to effort to eliminate sales tax on food
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- A Senate bill dealing with fees for the Secretary of States office was hoghoused on the House floor and became an effort to eliminate the state sales tax on food. Representative Jon Hansen of Dell Rapids led the effort. Representative Scott Odenbach of Spearfish supported the amendment. Representative Michael Derby of Rapid City… Read more »
Comments on bill dealing with divisive concepts
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would protect students and employees at institutions of higher education from divisive concepts got final approval in the South Dakota Senate Monday. Senator Jessica Castleberry of Rapid City was one of the prime sponsors. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says the change will enhance education at the states universities. Senator… Read more »
Yankton Democrats met Saturday to preview the upcoming elections
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton County democrats gathered on Saturday to talk about the upcoming elections, sign petitions and welcome their new county chair. Sarah Mechtenberg says they have their challenges. Mechtenberg says they want to expand their appeal. Mechtenberg says are looking for new people and ideas. Mechtenberg says they are looking for candidates for the… Read more »
Triple Bypass to be performed Sunday at the Capitol Theatre
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theater & Hardly Working Promotions present Triple Bypass on Sunday, March 13th at the Capitol Theatre. The performance will begin at 2:30pm. Playwright Deena Ronayne previews what the play is about. Ronayne announced the play will go live in different locations after being performed virtually last year. ACT Managing Director… Read more »
Runoff of the Missouri River continues to lower than expected
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Dry conditions across the Missouri River basin continue to be reflected in the predictions for runoff into the river. Ryan Larson with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says their forecast continues to shrink. Larson says they anticipate lower than normal river flows all season. Larson says mountain snow pack has been below… Read more »
Expert testifies in Jarrett Jones trial that knife in pocket wasn’t important
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The final witness called by the defense conceded that the knife in Jon Schumacher’s pocket wasn’t important when it came to the series of events that led to his death. Defense attorneys presented their witnesses Monday, concluding with expert testimony from self-defense instructor Massad Ayoob, who spoke about the factors that… Read more »
HB1012(Divisive Concepts Bill) clears the Senate
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- Anti-Critical Race Theory legislation is now going to the Governor’s desk. The 97th Legislature of the State of South Dakota is passing House Bill 1012, which is supposed to protect students and employees at institutions of higher education from divisive concepts. House Bill 1012 outlines “divisive concepts” institutions aren’t allowed to promote through… Read more »
SB211(COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption Bill) clears the House with amendment
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, the South Dakota House debated SB211 which would allow employees to be exempt from the Covid-19 vaccine if the employers elect to make it mandatory. This bill was the one that was pushed by Governor Noem during her State of the State address. Representative & Majority Whip Rebecca Reimer presented the… Read more »