PIERRE, S.D.(KBHB) — Earlier this spring, Governor Kristi Noem and fitness icon Jake “Body by Jake” Steinfeld announced three West River schools as winners of the Don’t Quit! Fitness Center Campaign. The campaign awarded Custer Elementary School, Newell School and Sturgis Williams Middle School $300,000 dollars in fitness equipment. Today, Sturgis held the ribbon cutting… Read more »
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Game, Fish, & Park provide updates on zebra mussels
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature heard from the Game, Fish and Parks Department about efforts to control the spread of zebra mussels in state waterways. Fisheries supervisor Jake Davis says they have identified the infested lakes and rivers. Davis says they have had response plans since 2015.… Read more »
Drought’s impact on the Corn Palace in Mitchell
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- This year’s drought will have an impact on Mitchell’s most famous tourist attraction. The Corn Palace’s outside murals will not be changed this year due to lack of usable corn, that according to Corn Palace Director Doug Greenway. He says they will use this year’s corn to make repairs and finish a mural… Read more »
Yankton County Commission reject all bids for replacement of Stone Church Bridge
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission was forced to reject all the bids for replacement of the Stone Church bridge over the James River. County Highway Superintendent Mike Sedlacek reported the bids to the commission. Sedlacek said there will be more grant money available next year. Commission vice chair Cheri Loest said they didn’t have… Read more »
List of activities taking place Thursday in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- There are quite of few scheduled for Aberdeen coming up on Thursday. The Salvation Army will be hosting their first agency fair. Corp administrator Joel Arthur provides a preview. The fair runs from 10am-4pm. On Thursday night, Leah Southwell, Coordinator John Birch Society, will be talking about the role government should play in… Read more »
Governor Kristi Noem orders flags at half staff in honor of former Governor Harvey Wollman
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that flags will be at half-staff from sunrise until sundown statewide, effective immediately, in honor of former Governor Harvey Wollman. Flags will remain at half-staff until the day of Governor Wollman’s interment, which will be announced at a later time. “Harvey Wollman stood up and answered… Read more »
Donn Larson talks about why he’s running for the Senate seat in District 16
HUDSON, S.D.(WNAX)- Donn Larson of Hudson is running for the District 16 Senate seat. He says he has the time and interest now. Larson held the position in 1995 and 96. He says there isn’t any overriding issue for him. Larson says he didn’t like the legislature overturning ballot issues that had been approved by… 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 & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,046. The state had 631 new cases and 634 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 435. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Renovations to begin at Avera St. Luke’s Women’s Center
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Renovations to the Women’s Center within Avera St. Luke’s Hospitalbegan this week. Focused on the comfort of patients and families, the renovations will create a modernized, private and peaceful environment for every stage of birthing, from admission to delivery and postpartum. “Avera continues to invest in growth opportunities that will help… Read more »
SD Chamber of Commerce weigh in on Governor Noem’s plans to eliminate the grocery tax
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- There is a lot of interest in the proposal from Governor Kristi Noem to cut the four and a half percent sales tax on groceries, but a lack of details. Dave Owen, President of the state Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says they haven’t supported changes in sales taxes in the past. Owen… Read more »