YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill dealing with women’s sports and trans gender students is on Governor Kristi Noem’s desk, waiting on a decision. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says local districts can deal with these type of issues. Kindle says it creates anxiety and extra work for all involved. Kindle says school districts don’t need this… Read more »
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NSU Symphonic Band Winter Concert for Thursday, February 11th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern State University Symphonic Band will present its Winter Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater. In honor of Black History month, the featured piece on the program is a special arrangement of “Shenandoah” by Omar Thomas, one of the country’s pre-eminent… Read more »
SD House Ag & Natural Resources Committee passes HB1042
PIERRE, S.D.(LifeWRX) A House committee Tuesday morning advanced a bill that changes how buffer strips adjacent to waterways in the state are managed. HB1042, a bill to revise certain provisions regarding riparian buffer strips, went before the House Ag and Natural Resources Committee this morning in Pierre. The proposed changes would reduce the assessment on… Read more »
Wreaths Across America ceremony takes place in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – A wreath was laid Monday at the head of Pierre’s Flaming Fountain Veteran’s Memorial at Capitol Lake as a part of the 14th annual Wreaths Across America. Father Joseph Holzhauser from St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Pierre says the Wreaths Across America effort centers around three goals. South Dakota… Read more »
Hunhoff would like to see and hear more details on proposed budget
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem delivered her 2022 budget proposal to a joint meeting of the legislature in Pierre Tuesday. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, who will Chair the Senate Appropriations Committee next year, says she wants to see and hear more details. Hunhoff says some of the ideas have been… Read more »
Pierre City Commission approves airline recommendation
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Essential Air Service contract SkyWest Airlines has to operate air service in Pierre expires next spring and the Pierre City Commission has approved a recommendation to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Pierre Regional Airport Manager Cameron Howard talked about the situation. Howard says Boutique Air and Denver Air Connection also… Read more »
Strider bikes donated to schools across South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Kindergarten classes at Stanley County Elementary School in Fort Pierre and St. Joseph School in Pierre were surprised Monday by a donation of around 20 Strider bikes. Strider creator Ryan McFarland from Rapid City created the first Strider Bike in his garage in Rapid City in 2007. McFarland says the… Read more »
Barrett expected to be confirmed this evening
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The U.S. Senate was in session round the clock through the weekend to set up a confirmation vote for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds outlined the process. Rounds says the Democrats won’t be able to stop the process. The confirmation process took… Read more »
Individuals sought for upcoming queen, master contests
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Hub City Women of Today are seeking contestants for this year’s Miss Aberdeen, Jr. Miss Aberdeen, and Little Miss Aberdeen and Little Master Aberdeen contests. Deadline applications are due on Monday, Oct. 19. Coronation will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Aberdeen Civic Theater. Doors… Read more »
Hanson says his experience is an asset in upcoming election
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Gary Hanson, the current Chairman of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is running for reelection this year. He says his experience is an asset. Hanson, a Republican, was first elected to the commission in 2002 and reelected in 2008 and 2014. He says there are different approaches to utility regulation.… Read more »