WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- The US House has passed the National Defense Reauthorization Act.  Senator John Thune describes what is in the bill: The Senate version of the bill passed out of the Senate Armed Services Committee back in June but wasn’t placed on the floor for a vote by Charles Schumer, the Democratic Leader of the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is disappointed by some of the changes that are proposed in the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Janet de Jesus with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says one suggestion for the United States’ new dietary guidelines is moving beans, peas and… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Mayor Paul TenHaken asked legislators to avoid “culture war” issues this year, but now the culture war has come to city hall. A number of citizens spoke up during the public comment section of Tuesday’s city council meeting…reading segments of children’s books from the public library. Former State House Speaker and Gubernatorial… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, the House passed the annual defense package, which included two provisions led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.). The bill provides a substantial pay raise to troops, ends politically woke policies, strengthens America’s military, and gets tough on China. Johnson voted to pass the bill. “Politically ‘woke’ culture has… Read more »

LOWER BRULE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A science teacher at Lower Brule High School in South Dakota is on a two-week professional development adventure taking her to Antarctica. Bree Oatman, who lives in Pierre, is one of about 30 teachers from the U.S. and Canada chosen by National Geographic to participate in the Grosvenor (grove-ven-er) Teacher Fellowship program.… Read more »

FLORENCE, S.D.(KXLG)-  Florences’s very own Callie Mueller has achieved a historic milestone by being crowned Miss Rodeo America 2025. In a week-long pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada, filled with challenges and excitement, Callie stood out not only for her grace and skills but also for her unwavering spirit and positive attitude. Callie Mueller graciously gave… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Founder of Lost & Found, Erik Muckey was the feature speaker at this year’s Big Idea Competition. Muckey describe what Lost & Found is all about. Muckey’s focus on the speech was to offer advice to young people interested in starting a business beginning with the advice he received from his father. Muckey… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday,  Greyson Forster of Howard won the 2024 Big Idea Competition for his product Resto Rides. Forster on stage deliver what they can call elevator pitches to the audience. Forster discuss his motivation for this idea. Forster discuss what the idea Resto Rides is. Forster talks about the support he gets from… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board of Economic Development approved projects totaling more than $12 million in capital investment at its monthly meeting. The actions are expected to create approximately 48 full-time jobs. “Investing in our local businesses is crucial for building a strong economy,” said GOED… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Big Idea Competition happened Wednesday at NSU.  Here are the winners of various awards. In-Person:(Dacotah Bank) 1st Place:  Resto Rides/Greyson Forster/Homeschool(Howard) 2nd Place: Cab Shine Solutions/Ashley Haven/Northwestern High School 3rd Place: The Grass Whisperer/Kelsey Lehr/Edmunds Central High School Virtual: 1st Place:  DIAL/Syon Aggarwal/Johnston High School(IA) 2nd Place: Know.Period/Siona Pramoda & Manav Pulluru/Baldwin School… Read more »