WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, Senator John Thune went on the floor to the U.S. Senate to criticize President Biden’s policy dealing with the southern border. Senator Thune talks about how each year of the President’s administration has seen a record number of apprehension of people looking to cross the border. Thune revealed the figures for… Read more »
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Watertown Development Company disucss the “Grow Watertown 2.0” campaign
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown Development Company is in the middle of its “Grow Watertown 2.0” Capital Campaign. Executive Director Chris Clifton talked about “today’s currency.” The “private sector” is a focus to engage. Former City Attorney Matt Roby, who now works in the private sector, has much experience with developments. Director Clifton talks about the initiative.… Read more »
Webster Area Chamber of Commerce to sponsor a coat drive
WEBSTER, S.D.(KXLG)- The Webster Area Chamber of Commerce is spearheading a “Share the Warmth” drive during November to ensure all young people in the county stay warm during the winter. The Chamber asks residents to donate new winter hats, gloves, and socks to the cause. It is the first year the Chamber is sponsoring the… Read more »
Open Primaries petition has obtained 25,000 signatures
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KXLG)- The South Dakota Open Primaries group announced that it has gathered 25,000 signatures to put an open primaries constitutional amendment on the 2024 ballot. The group aims to get 50,000 before filing petitions with the state by May 7. The petition drive began in April. The proposed initiative would establish a top-two… Read more »
Colman & Egan voters to decide on $6.3 million school bond on Tuesday
COLMAN/EGAN, S.D.(KELO)- Voters in the Colman/Egan School District go to the polls next week to consider a 6.3-million dollar bond issue. Superintendent Scott Hemmer says the school is in the midst of a five-year growth trend, so extra classroom space is needed. If it’s approved, the school will also add a weight room and remodel… Read more »
Southeast Technical College a finalist for Aspen Prize
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Southeast Technical College is in the running for a one-million dollar prize for excellence. The Sioux Falls school is among 150 finalists out of a thousand schools for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Southeast Tech President Robert Griggs says strong support from all directions helped make it happen. Griggs says… Read more »
Senator Mike Rounds to speak at Aberdeen Central Veterans Day Program
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen Central High School will host a Veterans Day Program featuring Senator Mike Rounds at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10. The public is invited to attend the event, which will take place in the Central High School Arena. Rounds will be the featured speaker. When Senator Rounds was sworn into the… Read more »
Economy in Mid-America region above growth neutral for October
OMAHA, N.E.(KJJQ)- The economy in the nine-state Mid America region that includes South Dakota remained sluggish in October. That from Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss who compiles a monthly survey of manufacturing supply managers is this region. Goss says hiring was “not good” in October. He says inflation is moving downward. Goss says 60-percent of… Read more »
Concrete paving scheduled for U.S. Highway 12 from Aberdeen to Bath
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, center lane concrete paving is scheduled on U.S. Highway 12 from Aberdeen to Bath. Traffic will be guided around the paving operations with the use of flaggers. Eastbound and westbound traffic should expect a delay of approximately 10-15 minutes through the work zone. Reede Construction is… Read more »
State Fire Marshal encourages replacing batteries in smoke alarms
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio) – Before changing your clocks Saturday night, South Dakota’s State Fire Marshal encourages people to also change the batteries in their smoke alarms. Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. local time Sunday morning. That means pushing clocks back one hour. Fire Marshal Paul Merriman says this is also a good time… Read more »