ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Distict 1 House candidate Mark Sumption(D) is running for his first term in the South Dakota Legislature for 2025. Sumption talks about his background. Sumption talks about his motivation to run for the House seat. Sumption discuss priorities for District 1. Sumption discuss another issue he’s looking at is how money is spent… Read more »
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District 1 candidate Logan Manhart talks about his campaign
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 1 candidate Logan Manhart(R) is seeking his first term as representative for most of NE South Dakota. Manhart discuss what motivated him to run for the House seat. Manhart talks about his priorities for District 1. Manhart also address what he hopes to improve in District 1. Manhart address Amendment F that… Read more »
Senator Thune goes after Biden/Harris administration over broadband
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator John Thune is keeping up the pressure on the Biden/Harris Administration. In particular, he’s calling out Vice President Harris on her handling of the 42-billion dollar Broadband Deployment program passed three years ago. Senator Thune says, among other things, the rollout has been hogtied by climate change mandates, DEI hiring priorities, and… Read more »
City of Sioux Falls receive report on childcare services
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A shortage of childcare openings cost the state of South Dakota 150-million dollars in lost economic opportunity in 2022. The City hired the Woods-Fuller law firm as a consultant to search for solutions. They’re proposing three solutions…which include tax credits, zoning and licensing changes…and direct financial assistance from the city and businesses.… Read more »
Stage One Water Use Restrictions in Aberdeen lifted effective immediately
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) UPDATE: The Stage One Water Use Restrictions have been lifted starting immediately. The No Watering Restriction between 11am and 5pm is still in place, however. The City of Aberdeen would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during this time.
600 block of South Arch Street closed Wednesday for curb & gutter repair
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting,beginning at 8am on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for curb & gutter repair: 600 Block of S. Arch St. The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm Friday, September 27th or until finished. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »
Fort Pierre man sentenced for sexual exploitation of a minor
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A 66 year old man from Fort Pierre was sentenced to five years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary, with one year suspended, during a court hearing this week at the Stanley County Courthouse in Fort Pierre. Stanley County State’s Attorney Tom Maher says the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor charge against… Read more »
Senator Thune addresses farm issues & and the war in Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO & KMIT)- He says Agriculture needs a new direction in the U-S. Senator John Thune says the last 3 1/2 years have been tough on American Farmers. The Agriculture Trade deficit will hit 30-billion dollars this year, and is expected to be 42-billion next year. Senator Thune’s comments came in an appearance on… Read more »
South Dakotan’s recognized with 2024 Governor’s Award
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Women from Fort Pierre and Onida are two of the people or employers in South Dakota being recognized for their contributions toward ensuring individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities for employment. Eric Weiss (why-sss) is the Director of the Division of Rehabilitation Services for the state Department of Human Services. He says they… Read more »
Abortion case pushed to December
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) – The next hearing for the case against Amendment G, the abortion rights ballot measure, has been pushed to December, with no trial date in sight. “… This matter will not be completed before the election,” Judge John Pekas said in an email to both the plaintiff, Life Defense Fund, and… Read more »