PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) — The South Dakota House of Representatives has rejected a proposal to rename the Department of Corrections. The bill, which passed the Senate unanimously, aimed to add “and Rehabilitation” to the department’s name, reflecting a shift toward reforming criminal justice. House Minority Leader Erin Healy, who sponsored the bill in the House, argued… Read more »
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South Dakota Senate pass HJR5001
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Senate overwhelmingly approved a measure today (Monday) asking voters to amend the state constitution to end Medicaid expansion if federal funding drops below 90 percent. House Joint Resolution 5001 passed with a 31-3 vote after senators rejected an attempt to move the question from the November 2026 general… Read more »
South Dakota Senate passed HB1188 with amendment
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- South Dakota Senate on Monday debated HB1188. The bill allow nonresident military members to purchase three-day temporary nonresident waterfowl licenses. First thing they had to do was place it on the calendar to be debated as the Senate Military and Veterans Committee was split 3-3 on the vote last Thursday. The bill clear… Read more »
Senate State Affairs Committee passes HB1052(No eminent domain for carbon oxide pipelines)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Daktoa Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony on Monday on HB1052. The bill prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon oxide. Prime sponsor of the bill on the Senate side was Senator Mark Lapka(Lap-key) of Leola. Lapka talks about the bill not stopping projects from being… Read more »
Toddler Time @ Allevity Entertainment on Wednesday, March 5th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Join us on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 9-11 AM for unlimited fun in our Indoor Children’s Playground for only $4, plus a free coloring sheet activity. Date: Mar 05 2025 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Cost: $4.00 Location: Allevity Entertainment 130 S. Centennial St. Organizer: Allevity Entertainment Phone: 605-225-7733… Read more »
Read Across America on Tuesday, March 4th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Come join us as we celebrate reading and literacy with games, activities, story reading, and more! Free for all families! Recommended for children preschool through 5th grade. Every child will receive a free book! Date: Mar 04 2025 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Uptown Aberdeen Mall 3315 Sixth Ave.… Read more »
Update on SB198
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (SDBA) — The House State Affairs Committee voted Monday to send a bill regulating eminent domain proceedings to the 41st day, effectively killing it, before reversing course and resurrecting the measure with dramatically different language. Senate Bill 198, originally designed to strengthen landowner protections during condemnation proceedings, faced significant opposition during Monday’s… Read more »
Roads Closed & Water Off on Monday, March 3rd
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) UPDATE: 15TH AVE. IS NOW CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE NW TO N. WASHINGTON ST. ROAD CLOSED & WATER OFF: Beginning at approximately 8:30am on Monday, March 3rd, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following area for an emergency water main repair:… Read more »
Major changes to Friday night event at Brown County Fair
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On The Brown County Fair’s Facebook page. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley announced major changes to the Friday night concert at the Grandstand for this year’s fair. Kippley announced that Collective Soul originally planned was forced to cancel. Rusty Rokit with HubCityRadio along with members of the South Dakota National Guard and… Read more »
USPS processing center in Huron to remain open
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- The threat of moving U-S Postal Service processing out of Huron to Fargo is gone – at least for now. Senator Mike Rounds says Postal Service leaders have backed away from the plan, which he says would have delayed mail delivery across the state. Now, he says the Huron processing center is in… Read more »