STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Meade County Commission met in special session Monday to pass first reading of an ordinance that will update their medical marijuana license procedures. This follows a petition that was turned in setting up a vote to have the county offer more than one medical marijuana dispensary license. Commission Assistant Jerry Derr.… Read more »
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Joe Donnell to appear on the November ballot for one of the District 1 House seats
BRISTOL, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night, precinct committee folks decided to place Joe Donnell on the ballot for one of the District 1 House seats. 29 people came out to vote and Donnell won over Larry Baumgarn by a margin of 17-12. Donnell replaces Logan Manhart in the November elections. Donnell will be on the ballot… Read more »
Brown County Commission approves one-year moratorium on transmission pipelines
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Brown County has approved a one-year moratorium on the construction of transmission pipelines. That includes a carbon capture pipeline proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions. The resolution, “imposes a temporary moratorium on the issuance of any and all permits, licenses or approvals for the construction, installation or use of any transmission pipeline requiring the approval… Read more »
Aerial spraying for mosquitoes scheduled for Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting an aerial application for Mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 20th between the hours of 7:00 PM and 12:00 AM. Mosquito Control surveillance program has identified West Nile Virus in Aberdeen as well as a high number of the Culex species which… Read more »
Joint meeting held on higher education in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A joint meeting of the South Dakota Board of Regents, Board of Technical Education and the Board of Educational Standards was held yesterday in Pierre. Nick Wendell, Executive Director of the Board of Technical Education, had a report on the numbers of state residents with some post high school education or training. Wendell… Read more »
Pierre & Fort Pierre residents ask to watch energy use in the heat wave
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Monday was one of the warmest days of the year as temps skyrocketed over 100 degrees in many central South Dakota locations. Residents of the City of Fort Pierre, much like their neighbors to the east in Pierre are being asked to watch energy use. Public Works Director Rick Hahn says water from… Read more »
Hand County withdraws as intervenors in CO2 pipeline application from Summit
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- After taking weeks earlier this year to sort through hundreds of requests to intervene as a party to an application for a carbon transport pipeline the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission considered removing some Tuesday. Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says two intervenors are wishing to withdraw their party status in the… Read more »
SD Democrats respond to no special session for abortion rights
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, Democrats offered their response to Governor Noem’s announcement for no special session following the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade. Democratic candidate for Governor Jamie Smith listed a number of bills they were going to bring up at the special session. Smith talks about the state needing to support… Read more »
Northwestern Energy responding to the current heat wave
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The heat wave is putting pressure on electric companies and consumers as air conditioning units spin up from Canada to Texas. Bob Rowe, President and C.E.O. of Northwestern Energy says they were able to hold electric rates stable for quite a while. Rowe says impacts on their customers are the primary focus. Rowe… Read more »
Risk of wildfires high in South Dakota
SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Hot, dry windy weather is the right recipe for wildfires. Darren Clabo, Fire Weather Meteorologist for the State of South Dakota says the combination of humidity and winds is critical. Clabo says any wild fire that starts will rapidly move with the wind. Clabo says the rest of the week will have hot… Read more »