ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Monday night at the Ramkota Hotel Convention Center, there was an informative session focusing on the opposition of Referred Law 21 to be voted on coming up in November. Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach provided history of how this came about. He started by talking about how counties setup their setbacks. Fischbach next… Read more »
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Preview of Amendment H(Open Primary) on the ballot in November
RAPID CITY, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this November, the citizens of South Dakota will be voting on Amendment H or the Open Primary Amendment. Director of South Dakota Family Voice, Norman Woods is out informing the public the pro and cons of this Amendment. Woods talks about how the group got involved with Amendment H. Woods… Read more »
South Dakota Ethanol Producers Association endorse Referred Law 21
ONIDA, S.D. (Press Release) – Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed carbon capture project would add more than $3.26 billion in gross output across South Dakota over 12 years, according to the latest economic analysis from the Dakota Institute released Monday. “Summit’s CO2 pipeline is set to bring historic benefits to South Dakota,” said Doug Berven, the… Read more »
Back Forty Beef begin their second season
PIERPONT, S.D.(Press Release) – The Back Forty Beef Adventure Farm is thrilled to be back for its second season, offering a 12-acre corn maze, family-friendly activities, an on-farm store, and much more. In partnership with Channel Seed and Pro Ag Supply, this year’s corn maze showcases intricate designs featuring a corn cob, barn, bee, and… Read more »
August enplanements at Pierre Regional Airport
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Enplanements remain solid at Pierre Regional Airport. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga presented August enplanements to the Pierre City Commission Tuesday night. Huizenga says the best months for enplanements are ahead for Pierre Regional. August was the fourth best month for enplanements in Pierre. June leads the way with… Read more »
Fort Pierre City Commission oppose IM28
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Fort Pierre City Council has joined city and town Councils and Commissions across the state in approving a resolution that shows the city opposes Initiated Measure 28. I-M 28, known as the consumption tax would, if approved by voters in November, prohibit taxes on anything sold for human consumption. That phrase,… Read more »
Pierre City Commission address 2025 city budget
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre City Commission has given first reading to n ordinance containing the 2025 city budget. City Administrator Kristie Honeywell says the city is again taking a very conservative approach to budgeting. Honeywell says while not confirmed the budget includes an increase in utility fees for residents. The city is estimating receiving three-point-eight… Read more »
Game, Fish, and Parks Commission to consider licensing fees to fish and hunt
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The cost to camp and fish or hunt in South Dakota may be going up if a proposal introduced last week before the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission moves forward. Deputy Secretary Scott Simpson says inflation is outpacing the user-pay, user-benefit system. Simpson says in developing the proposed fee system resident… Read more »
Recap of Congressman Johnson’s day in the Watertown region
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- U.S. Congressman Dusty Johnson made his way to Watertown, SD Friday but first made a stop in Hayti, SD at the Hamlin School District, then he made his way to Lake Area Technical College for the Build Dakota Scholarship Luncheon, then off to tour a large Watertown employer, Dakota Bodies, and he wrapped… Read more »
Sisseton-Wahpeton-Oyate to receive federal grant to addess roadway safety
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- In a significant move towards enhancing roadway safety, the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, a federally recognized tribal government in South Dakota, has been awarded a $120,000 grant. This funding is part of the F.Y. 2024 September Planning & Demonstration Grant Award, aimed at developing a comprehensive safety action plan for the community. Grant Details Organization… Read more »