PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House discussed SB70 on Wednesday. The bill make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway, for the general maintenance and repair of other state-owned dams, and to declare an emergency. Prime sponsor was the Department of School & Public Lands. Representative Ernie Otten of Tea… Read more »
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South Dakota House passes SB201(State overriding local control)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House debated for almost two hours on SB201. The bill provide new statutory requirements for regulating linear transmission facilities, to allow counties to impose a surcharge on certain pipeline companies. Prime sponsor of the bill on the House side was House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre. Mortenson reminds… Read more »
Avera Hospitals, Including Avera St. Luke’s, Named to National Top 100 Lists for 2024
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Several Avera hospitals, including Avera St. Luke’s, are listed among the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals in the United States for 2024 as named by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. Notably, Avera St. Luke’s has been one of the Top 100 rural and community hospitals for… Read more »
Get to know Aberdeen City Council Candidate Rich Ward
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen resident Rich Ward announced in February that he plans on running for the city council seating representing the Northwest District. Ward introduced himself to the citizens of Aberdeen. Ward talks about what he does during his spare time. Ward discuss businesses he runs in Aberdeen. Ward talks about what motivated him to… Read more »
Senator Thune praises Leader McConnell for decades of service to party and country
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement after Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the longest serving party leader in Senate history, announced he would not seek another term as leader: “I know it’s often said about members who leave this institution or step aside from leadership or committee posts,… Read more »
Governor Noem sent letter to Washington looking to address issues on tribal lands
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is doubling down on calls for the federal government to better combat crime on Indian reservations. In a letter to the United States Senate’s Committee on Indian Affairs, Noem calls on Capitol Hill lawmakers to “take appropriate action” to address rising crime plaguing South Dakota’s tribal lands, specifically… Read more »
Governor Noem speaks to the SDBA’s Austin Goss
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- On Tuesday, Governor Noem spoke to SDBA’s Austin Goss about a variety of issues. Noem talks about how the 2024 legislative session has gone so far. Noem talks about the need for the new mens prison that is needed in South Dakota. Noem talks about the budget she proposed including funding the “Big… Read more »
213 “weapons” detected at Codington County Courthouse in 2023
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT) –Last year, there were just over 80,000 people who passed through the security booth at the Codington County Courthouse, and a small percentage of those people had weapons on their person that were detected and turned away. Sheriff Brad Howell. A total of 213 “weapons” were detected at the security booth last year.… Read more »
Problems at southern border enhancing drug issues in the U.S.
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Problems at the southern border are magnifying drug problems throughout the U-S. Pills sold on the black market are held out to be prescription medications, and they look like the real thing. Public Information Officer Emily Murray of the Drug Enforcement Administration says looks are deceiving. Murray says the number of arrests, and… Read more »
Suspect arrested after police closed down area in central Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Sioux Falls Police say they’ve arrested a man accused of threatening officers when they tried to arrest him Tuesday. Police say the suspect threatened officers with a gun in a central Sioux Falls neighborhood. The incident prompted roads near Lowell Elementary School to be closed as police surrounded a home… Read more »