PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota lawmakers wrapped up the main run of the 2022 session last week with a long day on Thursday to approve the budget. Dave Owen, President of the State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a long time observer of the legislature, says this session had twists and turns. Owen says the… Read more »
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Yankton County talking about cutting costs on various programs
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Counties will be caught between rapidly rising costs and a cap on spending as they write their budgets for next year. During a Yankton County Commission strategy session, Commissioner Cheri Loest said there are talks underway across the state about counties cutting costs. Loest says smaller counties will have the toughest decisions. Commissioner… Read more »
Severe weather awareness training classes beginning this week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Instructors for severe weather awareness training classes will be back in the field this spring. Peter Rogers, with the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, says they are looking forward to getting back out there. Rogers says the sessions are for storm spotters and anyone interested in weather. Rogers says despite all… Read more »
Legislators react to the passing of the state budget
PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT & WNAX)- After starting the final week of the legislative session far apart, the South Dakota House and Senate came together and passed a budget on Thursday. The negotiating process included adding House Bill 1281, which changes the way some spending decisions are made. District 20 Senator Josh Klumb says HB 1281, which… Read more »
Northern State University names new Director of Athletics
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University has named a new leader to guide the next era of Wolves Athletics. Nate Davis has been selected as NSU Director of Athletics—one of only five people to hold that title in almost 70 years. “I am grateful to the search committee, the South Dakota Board of Regents, the… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 6 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 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 2,859. The state had 46 new cases and 137 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,919. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
After two years of going virtual, South Dakota Film Festival hoping to return to Capitol
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- After back-to-back virtual events, organizers are planning for an in-person South Dakota Film Festival come fall. Event director Steven Huber said he’s cautiously optimistic about the prospect of an in-person festival as organizers start accepting film submissions. Plans could change if COVID-19 cases spike as the festival nears, he said. The… Read more »
PUC Chairman address the application from Summit Carbon Solutions
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Summit Carbon Solutions has filed an application with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission to build a pipeline under eastern parts of the state to transport liquid carbon dioxide to underground storage in North Dakota. PUC Chairman Chris Nelson says it’s something new for them. The pipeline would originate in Iowa where fights… Read more »
South Dakota Stockgrowers Association react to what legislators in Pierre did this year
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- For the states cowboys, this legislative session turned into something of a mixed bag according to South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Executive Director James Halverson. Halverson said just because a bill doesn’t pass doesn’t mean the effort was a loss. Halverson said it is too early to determine if ranchland tax relief will… Read more »
Aberdeen Fire Rescue responds to apartment fire
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On March 12, 2022 at 0304 hours Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported apartment fire with smoke coming from a single unit in the 10 block of 7th Ave Southeast. On arrival, crews found a basement apartment unit with smoke coming from doorway. Fire department personnel were able to… Read more »