PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased while hospitalizations remained the same, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,896. The state had 149 new cases and 134 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,109. Those hospitalized in… Read more »
News Category: Local News
PUC looking to help consumers as they receive higher energy bill for February
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Homeowners and businesses could feel some real gas pains when they get their energy bills for February. Due to a massive cold outbreak, natural gas usage set records from North Dakota to Texas. Gas prices soared due to heavy demand. South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says energy companies will pass… Read more »
SD House Majority Leader recap a busy week inside the House chamber
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are running out of days to get their work done. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says they had a very busy week. Peterson says he is proud of the work they did to get the “Freedom Scholarship” program passed. Peterson says it is an historic year for the… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 deaths, active cases continues to rise
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased while hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,896. The state had 165 new cases and 124 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,096. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
Highlights of Mayor Schaunaman’s State of the City Address
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman delivered the State of the City Address. Mayor Schaunaman talks businesses in the city in 2020. Mayor Schaunaman told us about some of the improvements made in private and public properties. The mayor also talks how key the farm economy will have an impact in the community… Read more »
Ravnsborg’s initial court appearance for fatal crash scheduled
HIGHMORE, S.D.(Argus Leader)- The South Dakota attorney general facing misdemeanor charges after authorities say he struck and killed a pedestrian with his car last year is scheduled to appear in court later this month. Jason Ravnsborg, 44, is scheduled to make an initial appearance at 4 p.m. March 12 in Hughes County, according to South… Read more »
SD Legislature still working on marijuana bills
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are still dealing with marijuana related bills as they head to next weeks adjournment of the main run of the session. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says there is no reason they can’t set the rules for medical marijuana by July first. A bill is in play that would delay… Read more »
Governor Noem continues to call for AG Ravnsborg to resign
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Embattled Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg has resisted calls to step away from his job as he navigates his way through legal troubles. Ravnsborg is charged with three misdemeanors for hitting and killing a man with his car on a highway near Highmore nearly six months ago. Governor Kristi Noem was asked today if she’s… Read more »
Dakotans for Health pushing to put Medicaid expansion on the ballot
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Former South Dakota Democratic Party Executive Director Pam Cole has joined “Dakotans for Health” a group pushing a Medicaid expansion ballot issue. Cole says she is starting to organize the effort. Cole wants to have a network of people working the petition drive. Cole says there are too many people in the state… Read more »
SD Senate resolution to denounce merger between SD Ag Dept & Dept of Environment & Natural Resources will go to Senate floor
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The full Senate will get a chance to debate the proposed merger of the South Dakota Ag Department with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The Senate Ag & Natural Resources Committee Thursday morning debated a Senate Resolution of Disapproval to the merger proposed by Governor Kristi Noem. Senator Troy Heinert of… Read more »