PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation sponsored four public meetings over the past couple of weeks focused on updating the state rail plan. Jack Dokken, Air, Rail & Transit Program Manager for the D.O.T. says they had some good input. Dokken says they have a consultant that will take the input and put… Read more »
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Fort Pierre receive update on the city’s water system
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Fort Pierre City Council was updated Monday night on progress moving forward with updating the city’s water system. Public Works Director Rick Hahn says both the Water Task Force and city Utilities Committee have recently met to discuss the latest planning. A narrative needs to be in to the state Department… Read more »
House pass bill with Senate amendments dealing with housing
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The House is finishing the heated debate over work force housing in the state. The House chose to concur with Senate amendments in a vote of 48 to 22. This brings the issue forward to the governor’s desk. After passing the Senate with some amendments, the debate continued on the House floor as… Read more »
Jury deliberation begins in Jarrett Jones murder trial
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The the question for the jury to decide in the murder case against Jarrett Jones is whether Jarrett Jones was justified in shooting his gun. Defense attorney Marshall Lovrien told Brown County jurors in closing arguments Tuesday that Jarrett Jones had the right to defend his life and the life of… Read more »
Onida man sentenced to 35 years in prison on child rape & sexual contact charges
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 »
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 »