PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota just finished the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year. The Legislature’s Appropriations committee was told Thursday revenues are down. Derek Johnson of the Bureau of Finance and Management says the budget assumed three-percent growth. The farm economy is down sharply, as witnessed by decreased tax revenues from farm equipment sales.… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT) –Watertown’s city manager is leaving. Amanda Mack has turned in her resignation to the city council, and has accepted a similar position in Harrisburg. Mack was hired as Watertown’s first-ever city manager in May of 2021, and began her duties the following month. She came to Watertown after serving as city manager of… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- In sincere recognition of service and dedication, Jeremy Storm has been named the 2024 Veteran of the Year for Codington County. Selected by his peers for his unwavering contributions and support of veterans, their dependents, and the community, Jeremy’s efforts have left a lasting impact on many lives. Jeremy’s military service began… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Governor Kristi Noem is headed to Washington – as President elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security. She’ll be grilled by Senators during the required confirmation hearings. Senator Mike Rounds says those hearings can be gruelling. Senator Rounds says the Governor will be part of a strong team,… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(Press Release)- Wednesday’s announcement that South Dakota Senator John Thune will be Majority Leader is good news for U.S. agriculture said South Dakota Farmers Union President, Doug Sombke. “Senator Thune understands the importance of agriculture to our state and America. He has always been a great advocate for agriculture and rural communities. We are… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday morning, the Republican Caucus behind a closed door vote elected Senator John Thune to succeed Senator Mitch McConnell as Senator Majority Leader starting in 2025. Senator Thune talks about the agenda going forward beginning in 2025. Thune compares how he will lead to his predecessor Senator McConnell. Thune discuss his relationship… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- For those without Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance coverage there is the insurance exchange at Healthcare.gov. Shannon Hills, the Regional Administrator for the exchange, describes the kinds of coverage South Dakotans can find on the website. Federal law recommend that Americans be covered by some kind of insurance.  For those who can’t get… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University, in partnership with Avera, is taking a bold step forward in healthcare education with the development of an advanced simulation center. This simulation center will be a core part of Northern’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The simulation center will be housed within the new Business and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader, completing a momentous shift in their leadership that elevates a top deputy of Mitch McConnell into a key position as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. Thune, 63, is in his fourth Senate term and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre will be doing their final performance for 2024 with the play “A Tuna Christmas”. Managing Director Brian Schultz describes what the play is about. The two actors performing are Tony Kollman and Eliot Lucas. Schultz runs down the dates, and cost for the shows. “A Tuna Christmas” is the… Read more »