News Category: Pheasant Country News

Johnson bill included in Select Committee on China Economic Report

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, the Select Committee on the China voted to pass its report addressing America’s economic and technological competition with the Chinese Communist Party, which includes the PRC Accountability and Divestment Act, led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.). “Bankrolling the growth of China’s economy is a direct threat to American… Read more »

Johnson bill included in Select Committee on China Economic Report

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, the Select Committee on the China voted to pass its report addressing America’s economic and technological competition with the Chinese Communist Party, which includes the PRC Accountability and Divestment Act, led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.). “Bankrolling the growth of China’s economy is a direct threat to American… Read more »

Representative Carl Perry provide update on retirement system

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 3 Representative Carl Perry told the Brown County Commission about what’s happening with the retirement system in South Dakota. Retired South Dakotans in Brown County have received total so far about $31 million dollars.

Representative Carl Perry provide update on retirement system

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 3 Representative Carl Perry told the Brown County Commission about what’s happening with the retirement system in South Dakota. Retired South Dakotans in Brown County have received total so far about $31 million dollars.

Senator Thune offer his support for the NDAA

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Senator John Thune went on the floor of the Senate to offer his support for the National Defense Authorization Act(NDAA). Senator Thune talks about how the Senate looked to make NDAA a better bill back in the summer. Thune talks about how important to get national security settled in the U.S.… Read more »

Senator Thune offer his support for the NDAA

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Senator John Thune went on the floor of the Senate to offer his support for the National Defense Authorization Act(NDAA). Senator Thune talks about how the Senate looked to make NDAA a better bill back in the summer. Thune talks about how important to get national security settled in the U.S.… Read more »

Founder of Super 8 & My Place hotels has passed away

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Ron Rivett of Aberdeen, who is most known for being the founder of Super 8 Motels and My Place hotels, has passed away at age 83. According to a death notice posted by Carlson Funeral Home, Rivett died on December 9 at the Baptist Medical Center in Miami, FL. In… Read more »

Founder of Super 8 & My Place hotels has passed away

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Ron Rivett of Aberdeen, who is most known for being the founder of Super 8 Motels and My Place hotels, has passed away at age 83. According to a death notice posted by Carlson Funeral Home, Rivett died on December 9 at the Baptist Medical Center in Miami, FL. In… Read more »

Brown County Commission discuss the PPE Pilot Program

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Brown County Commission on Tuesday heard about the PPE Pilot program. Brown County Human Resources Director Allison Tunheim talks about the program. Tunheim inform the commission that this is something that Brown County would need to enforce. Brown County Emergency Management Director Scott Meints express his concerns about the program. Meints talks… Read more »

Brown County Commission discuss the PPE Pilot Program

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Brown County Commission on Tuesday heard about the PPE Pilot program. Brown County Human Resources Director Allison Tunheim talks about the program. Tunheim inform the commission that this is something that Brown County would need to enforce. Brown County Emergency Management Director Scott Meints express his concerns about the program. Meints talks… Read more »

Brown County Commission receive update on the Holum Expo Building roof

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners received a bid to replace the roof at the Holum Expo Building at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley discuss the bid the board received. The bid came from Mega Construction with the material from Campbell’s Town & Country. Kippley request… Read more »

Brown County Commission receive update on the Holum Expo Building roof

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners received a bid to replace the roof at the Holum Expo Building at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley discuss the bid the board received. The bid came from Mega Construction with the material from Campbell’s Town & Country. Kippley request… Read more »

Watertown School Board approve project for Lake Area Tech

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A seven-figure construction project at Lake Area Technical College was approved Monday night by the Watertown School Board. LATC President Tiffany Sanderson gave the board the details on the remodeling of the college’s dental assisting space. The board approved the bid with Gray Construction of Watertown. Sanderson says the project will be paid for… Read more »

Watertown School Board approve project for Lake Area Tech

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A seven-figure construction project at Lake Area Technical College was approved Monday night by the Watertown School Board. LATC President Tiffany Sanderson gave the board the details on the remodeling of the college’s dental assisting space. The board approved the bid with Gray Construction of Watertown. Sanderson says the project will be paid for… Read more »

Watertown City Council looking to reestablish fees for medical cannabis

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release} Watertown City Council had a well-vetted discussion, which included establishing fees for 2024. It was said that most of the fee increases were “inflationary hikes.” However, one fee specifically brought to attention was the Medical Cannabis License renewal fee, which is currently set at $25,000 annually. Watertown Mayor Ried Holien allowed leniency… Read more »

Watertown City Council looking to reestablish fees for medical cannabis

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release} Watertown City Council had a well-vetted discussion, which included establishing fees for 2024. It was said that most of the fee increases were “inflationary hikes.” However, one fee specifically brought to attention was the Medical Cannabis License renewal fee, which is currently set at $25,000 annually. Watertown Mayor Ried Holien allowed leniency… Read more »

Pierre Superintendent discuss education bills that could be on the agenda next year

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- In her proposed Budget Address last week, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recommended a 4% funding increase for the big three– education, healthcare providers and state employees. Prior the regular Pierre School District Board meeting Monday night, District 24 legislators sat down with school board members and administrators to discuss what may be… Read more »

Pierre Superintendent discuss education bills that could be on the agenda next year

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- In her proposed Budget Address last week, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recommended a 4% funding increase for the big three– education, healthcare providers and state employees. Prior the regular Pierre School District Board meeting Monday night, District 24 legislators sat down with school board members and administrators to discuss what may be… Read more »

Attorney General Marty Jackley asking ATF to drop proposed civil liability rule on firearms sale

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- They say the ATF is violating the second amendment. Attorney General Marty Jackley and two dozen of his colleagues are asking the ATF to drop a proposed civil liability rule on firearm sales. It would open up anyone selling a firearm for profit to penalties, including people selling guns to friends and family… Read more »

Attorney General Marty Jackley asking ATF to drop proposed civil liability rule on firearms sale

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- They say the ATF is violating the second amendment. Attorney General Marty Jackley and two dozen of his colleagues are asking the ATF to drop a proposed civil liability rule on firearm sales. It would open up anyone selling a firearm for profit to penalties, including people selling guns to friends and family… Read more »