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House Select Committee on Impeachment to meet today & tomorrow

PIERRE, S.D.(The House Select Committee on Investigation is moving to the public phase of the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton, says the process is more than just criminal law. Cwach says they plan to give a report to the full House. Cwach says the committee could… Read more »

House Select Committee on Impeachment to meet today & tomorrow

PIERRE, S.D.(The House Select Committee on Investigation is moving to the public phase of the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton, says the process is more than just criminal law. Cwach says they plan to give a report to the full House. Cwach says the committee could… Read more »

Farmers express opposition to pipeline offered by Summit Carbon Solutions

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Farmers in the northeast part of South Dakota are expressing opposition to the pipeline being suggested by Summit Carbon Solutions. Ed Fischbach, farmer from northern Spink County talks about they received their notice. Fischbach list reasons why he’s against it.  First he talks about how this violate the individual’s property rights. Fischback talks… Read more »

Farmers express opposition to pipeline offered by Summit Carbon Solutions

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Farmers in the northeast part of South Dakota are expressing opposition to the pipeline being suggested by Summit Carbon Solutions. Ed Fischbach, farmer from northern Spink County talks about they received their notice. Fischbach list reasons why he’s against it.  First he talks about how this violate the individual’s property rights. Fischback talks… Read more »

The Department of Revenue transitions to new Aberdeen office

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Beginning January 18, the Department of Revenue reopens their Aberdeen Office to individuals and businesses who have any tax related questions at their new location. The new location, 420 S Roosevelt Street, is open to the public. Office visits are open to walk-ins and appointments. Individuals and businesses can receive assistance… Read more »

The Department of Revenue transitions to new Aberdeen office

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Beginning January 18, the Department of Revenue reopens their Aberdeen Office to individuals and businesses who have any tax related questions at their new location. The new location, 420 S Roosevelt Street, is open to the public. Office visits are open to walk-ins and appointments. Individuals and businesses can receive assistance… Read more »

Candidates for sheriff of Pennington County plea their cases

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Ryan Mechaley, a veteran Highway Patrol officer who is campaigning for Pennington County Sheriff, asked Pennington County voters to be frank with themselves at the election box. Mechaley wasted no time in sharing his own perspective during an appearance on the Rapid City Morning News. Mechaley said there are voices within the… Read more »

Candidates for sheriff of Pennington County plea their cases

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Ryan Mechaley, a veteran Highway Patrol officer who is campaigning for Pennington County Sheriff, asked Pennington County voters to be frank with themselves at the election box. Mechaley wasted no time in sharing his own perspective during an appearance on the Rapid City Morning News. Mechaley said there are voices within the… Read more »

Republicans & democrats at odds over eliminating the filibuster for voting rights

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Republicans and democrats in the US Senate are at odds over doing away with the filibuster to move on the voting rights act. South Dakota Senator John Thune says republicans have held firm on keeping the filibuster. Thune says they seem to have the votes to hold on to the filibuster right now.… Read more »

Republicans & democrats at odds over eliminating the filibuster for voting rights

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Republicans and democrats in the US Senate are at odds over doing away with the filibuster to move on the voting rights act. South Dakota Senator John Thune says republicans have held firm on keeping the filibuster. Thune says they seem to have the votes to hold on to the filibuster right now.… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,560. The state had 2,265 new cases and 286 recoveries, increasing active infections to 28,813. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,560. The state had 2,265 new cases and 286 recoveries, increasing active infections to 28,813. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

Senator Art Rusch to retire following this legislative session

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- While all members of the South Dakota legislature are up for reelection this fall, not all members will return. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion is hitting his limit of four terms. Rusch says it has been an interesting time. Rusch, who was a circuit court judge, says compromise in the Senate is everything.… Read more »

Senator Art Rusch to retire following this legislative session

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- While all members of the South Dakota legislature are up for reelection this fall, not all members will return. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion is hitting his limit of four terms. Rusch says it has been an interesting time. Rusch, who was a circuit court judge, says compromise in the Senate is everything.… Read more »

South Dakota PUC taking over the Farmers Cooperative Elevator in Avon

AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission was appointed as the receiver of the Farmers Cooperative Elevator in Avon last July after the elevator lost its bond. Cody Chambliss, PUC grain warehouse manager, told the commission they have made progress in paying most of the producers that sold grain to the elevator. Chambliss says… Read more »

South Dakota PUC taking over the Farmers Cooperative Elevator in Avon

AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission was appointed as the receiver of the Farmers Cooperative Elevator in Avon last July after the elevator lost its bond. Cody Chambliss, PUC grain warehouse manager, told the commission they have made progress in paying most of the producers that sold grain to the elevator. Chambliss says… Read more »

Housing to be a major issue at this years legislative session

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Developing and building workforce housing will be a major issue in this year’s South Dakota legislature. Representative Roger Chase of Huron chaired a summer study committee last year that examined the issue. Last week he appeared before the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee. He says Governor Kristi Noem’s plan to spend two hundred… Read more »

Housing to be a major issue at this years legislative session

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Developing and building workforce housing will be a major issue in this year’s South Dakota legislature. Representative Roger Chase of Huron chaired a summer study committee last year that examined the issue. Last week he appeared before the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee. He says Governor Kristi Noem’s plan to spend two hundred… Read more »

Summit Carbon Solutions testified before SD Senate Committee last week

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Summit Carbon Solutions, based in Iowa, wants to build a pipeline to transport carbon dioxide from ethanol plants in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and South Dakota to underground storage in North Dakota. Jake Ketzner, vice president of governmental affairs for Summit Carbon Solutions, appeared in front of the South Dakota Senate Commerce and Energy… Read more »

Summit Carbon Solutions testified before SD Senate Committee last week

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Summit Carbon Solutions, based in Iowa, wants to build a pipeline to transport carbon dioxide from ethanol plants in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and South Dakota to underground storage in North Dakota. Jake Ketzner, vice president of governmental affairs for Summit Carbon Solutions, appeared in front of the South Dakota Senate Commerce and Energy… Read more »