RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — State officials have canceled the annual count of South Dakota’s unsheltered homeless population because of the coronavirus pandemic and other concerns. The count is usually done on the last Tuesday of January. Volunteers of America regional homeless services coordinator Sara Hornick says the Department of Housing and Urban Development made… Read more »
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Montgomery’s expansion continues in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The decades-long relationship between Montgomery’s and Malchows will soon culminate in a 55,000 square foot showroom, slated to open this summer at 3502 7th Avenue SE. The same location, the former Office Max building between Target and Walmart, was the site of the Tom Malchow retirement sale that ended Jan.… Read more »
December sales tax collections 10% above 2019 as trend continues
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – The state’s December sales tax report shows continued growth in sales tax revenue for Aberdeen. According to the report, which reflects sales taxes collected in October and reported to the state in November, Aberdeen’s collections were 10% higher than the December 2019 report. It shows $1,698,587 in sales… Read more »
House Majority Leader says he is willing to work with Democratic counterpart
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota lawmakers are back in Pierre for a four day week, with unlimited bill introductions wrapping up on Thursday. House Majority Leader, Kent Peterson of Salem, says he is ready to work with his Democratic counterpart. Peterson says lots of issues and more money are getting attention. Due to extra… Read more »
Rounds address various issues on Meet the Press
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (HubCityRadio.com)- Senator Mike Rounds on Sunday appeared on NBC “Meet the Press” to discuss COVID-19 Relief, the upcoming impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, and election integrity. Senator Rounds said that Republicans and Democrats are not far apart on COVID-19 relief, but that the next package needs to be specific. Senator… Read more »
SD House State Affairs Committee passes bill to limit liability from COVID-19 lawsuits
PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The House State Affairs Committee of the South Dakota Legislature passes a bill (HB 1046) intended to limit the liability from lawsuits stemming from the pandemic. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, spoke in support. He says it’s designed to prevent frivolous lawsuits Also speaking in support of the… Read more »
Peterson says recreational marijuana amendment may be on hold for a while
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota voters approved two marijuana issues in last November’s election. One deals with medical marijuana, the other opens up recreational use. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says the recreational amendment may be on hold for a while. Peterson says they will have to come up with rules for… Read more »
Joint Appropriations Committee sets up sub-groups to look at spending
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature has been holding agency hearings as the first step in putting together next year’s spending plan. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls says the committee has set up sub-groups. Nesiba says the needs-based scholarship proposal will get attention, too. The plan has… Read more »
Rapid City Police Crime Numbers Released, Saw Increase in homicide & theft rates
RAPID CITY,S.D.(KOTA)- The Rapid City Police Department released their annual crime statistics report for the 2020 calendar year, and saw notable increases in rates of homicide and theft. Brendyn Medina, community relations specialist for the Rapid City Police Department said homicides doubled over 2019’s count, which is believed to be related to substance abuse. Along with that, Rapid City saw nearly a forty percent increase in burglaries, which Medina said could be tied to the pandemic. Despite this, there was a lower rate of arrests and calls for service, also likely tied to the pandemic Medina said. Officers during the height of the pandemic were given much more freedom regarding when and if they would engage in law enforcement activities like traffic stops.
Representative Stevens says he is satisfied with civics standards
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has proposed changes to standards for teaching civics and government in K- 12 schools. She wants more of an emphasis on state and national history. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says that schools are doing a pretty good job now. Stevens, a member of the Education… Read more »