WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- The risk…and the promise…of Artificial Intelligence. Lawmakers at the state and federal levels are working overtime to limit the dangers of A-I. At the same time, Senator Mike Rounds says the new technology may soon produce major medical breakthroughs. Senator Rounds says incorporating the speed of decision making available with A-I with Biomedical… Read more »
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Economy showing decline in the Mid-America region
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Regional bankers say our economy is struggling, with readings turning more negative. Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Economy survey shows the economy in negative territory for a tenth straight month. But, Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says in the long run, the farm outlook is still bright. The report also shows farmland prices in negative… Read more »
Three arrested after Sioux Falls robbery
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A man was robbed in Sioux Falls Tuesday night after he agreed to help a woman repair a vehicle. Sioux Falls Police said the incident happened just before midnight. A man went to meet a woman on the 3500 block of South Gateway Blvd to help her repair… Read more »
Rural and reservation health providers face major hurdles in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD NewsWatch)- Medical providers and patients all face major challenges in navigating a patchwork system of health care in rural and reservation areas of South Dakota. Here is South Dakota News Watch reporter Bart Pfankuch with a report.(1:11) For more on this story, go online to SDNewsWatch.org.
ADA’s Summer Concert Series kickoffs Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Downtown Association will be hosting their first of three summer concert planned for the plaza coming up on Thursday. The band performing is the Aaron Nichols Band from Nashville, TN. Executive Director Alexa Sheldon describes their music. Sheldon runs down the times the concert is scheduled for. Rain is in the… Read more »
437 project to assist the Helpline Center
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Central South Dakota residents Jessica Rumpca of Pierre and Carmen Peterson of Philip will be taking part with 10 others in The 437 project, a cross state run to raise money for the Helpline Center. The event is entering its third year and Rumpca says funds collected over the years have supported the… Read more »
South Dakota Game, Fish, and Park address turkey shooting in Stanley County
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Could Stanley County be getting a fall turkey hunting season this year? That question is being considered by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission. Wildlife Program Administrator Andrew Norton says adding Stanley County to the fall turkey season is just one of the changes officials are looking at. The other two… Read more »
Republican Senators react to President Biden’s immigration policy
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Expect legal challenges to President Biden’s plan to provide a new pathway to citizenship for a half-million undocumented people. The plan requires them to be married to U-S citizens. Senator Mike Rounds questions whether the President has the authority to make the change. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says the President’s recent actions on… Read more »
Aberdeen Spring Garden Walk takes place Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Prairie Partners Master Gardeners invite you to the Aberdeen Spring Garden Walk on Thursday, June 20th from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Connie Groop, a member of the Prairie Partners Master Gardeners, stopped by to talk about what the Master Gardeners are all about. Groop explains the main reason… Read more »
Senate Democrats are doubling down on a summer of show votes
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune on the floor of the U.S. Senate Tuesday criticizes Democrats for a series of votes that have no chance of passing the floor. Thune runs down bills going through this process. Thune believes Republicans are more than happy to challege the Democrat agenda beginning with the southern border. Thune moves… Read more »