PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While hundreds of bills have been introduced into this year’s session of the South Dakota legislature, more are lurking. House Majority Leader, Kent Peterson of Salem, says its an impressive list. Peterson says they have been dealing with historic issues. Peterson says members should be aware of their responsibilities. Legislators have to allocate… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, Congressman Dusty Johnson made stops in Britton & Aberdeen. Johnson visited the United Grain in Britton & talked about how to improve trade in agriculture with other countries. Johnson also planned on visiting Banner Engineering in Aberdeen. Johnson was the guest speaker at NSU’s Center for Public History & Civic Engagement. … Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem announced that the state has taken possession of a 2015 King Air 350 after an extensive, nationwide search. Combined with the sale of two state-owned planes in 2021, the deal saved the State of South Dakota $3.31 million compared to what had been budgeted. The savings… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem issued the following statement in response to multiple news agencies requesting that she release the investigative file into the fatal crash involving Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg and the late Mr. Joseph Boever. “I have seen the entire investigative file, and the public deserves to see it… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KYNT)- Representative Mary Fitzgerald of Spearfish has introduced a bill this legislative session that would do away with the bar exam for USD Law graduates. House Bill 1073 would grant “diploma privilege” to graduates of the University of South Dakota law school. Fitzgerald, whose husband is the Lawrence County States Attorney, says South Dakota has… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee listened to supporters and opponents of a resolution that would call for a national Constitutional Convention. Resolution sponsor, Senator Erin Tobin of Winner, says opponents are using scare tactics. Committee Chairman, Senator Gary Cammack of Union Center, had his doubts. The resolution was then sent to… Read more »

SUMMIT, S.D. –  A Sisseton, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died late Wednesday night in a one-vehicle crash northeast of Summit. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2008 Buick Lucerne was westbound on 127th Street when the driver failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle left the roadway, went into the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,606. The state had 1,887 new cases and 831 recoveries, increasing active infections to 36,247. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- There were concerns last fall about the availability and cost of natural gas. Tom Glanzer with Northwestern Energy, says at mid-winter, prices have backed off some. Glanzer says gas supplies should be adequate to get to the end of winter. Glanzer says there are ways they can help customers control their monthly gas… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The rise in Covid-19 infections has put a rush on in-home test kits. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says those tests have been pretty reliable. Healy says there is timing involved in taking those tests. Healy says there is no requirement that people report those home… Read more »