ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The inaugural Vietnam Veterans Hope & Healing Retreat is set for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 8-9 at The Abbey of the Hills near Marvin. Registration begins at 8 a.m. on Feb. 8 and the retreat runs from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. that day, and concludes at noon on Feb. 9.… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Most legislators agree on finding money for the so called “big three”: state aid to education, raises for state employees and funding for Medicaid providers. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says any raises will be a function of the revenue numbers. Hunhoff, Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, says they… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Farmers have some options to consider with farm bill enrollment approaching. Yankton Crop Insurance Agent Dave Hubbs advises producers to talk to their crop insurance agents about which program to sign up for. He says there are three options, PLC, ARC County and ARC Individual that producers can choose from at… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KBHB) – The opening statements in the impeachment trial against the President have concluded and now Senators will have a couple days to ask written questions to both the House managers – who are serving as prosecutors – and the White House legal team. South Dakota Senator John Thune talked to reporters today… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) – There are no Coronavius cases in South Dakota yet, but the flu season has taken a high jump. The numbers are really up says State Epidemiologist Josh Clayton.   Clayton says the start of flu season here seemed to be delayed by several weeks, but lately there has been increasing activity.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Travis Walter, arrested last Friday on child pornography charges, hung himself Sunday morning at 11:50 a.m. He died Tuesday Jan. 28, after being taken to the hospital and paramedics tried to revive him. Minnehaha County Jail Warden Mike Mattson said Walter went through the proper intake and, after… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced that his office is seeking internship applicants for Summer 2020 in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties will include researching legislation, attending committee hearings and briefings, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, handling constituent phone calls, sorting mail and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – The House Health and Human Services Committee passed a bill that would raise the age for the sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21. It includes vaping products that contain nicotine. The bill’s sponsor, Representative Carl Perry of Aberdeen, says this will bring state law in line with new federal… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – A bill to prevent South Dakota cities from banning plastic bags, straws and beverage containers is advancing at the state Legislature. The Senate Commerce and Energy Committee approved the bill on a 4-2 vote Tuesday. The bill’s sponsor, Republican John Wiik of Big Stone City, says prohibiting cities from banning plastic… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota may set a new state record for roadway fatalities last year. Department of Public Safety Secretary Craig Price says South Dakota is projected to have the lowest number of motor vehicle fatalities in state history. The previous low was 111 fatalities in 2011. The department began keeping records… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – An unexpected issue with wind power development is coming up with a plan to dispose of old wind blades. As technology improves, wind developers are replacing blades with new, more efficient designs. South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Gary Hanson says they anticipated a much longer life for the projects and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg says he is waiting to see the final form of the industrial hemp bill. A summer study committee came up with a bill authorizing the production of industrial hemp, but it has not yet been scheduled for a hearing. Ravnsborg says he is willing to… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A Yankton legislator isn’t sure the state is getting the return it should from the Governors Office of Economic Development. Democratic Representative Ryan Cwach says the legislature increased funding for the agency last year. Cwach says the concern is not new. Cwach says he has heard similar comments from other lawmakers.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Friday marks the end of the month and the first deadline for license plate decal renewals for 2020. Patty VanMeter, Interim Brown County Treasurer, talked about this month’s letters. She said there are ways to help speed up the process. Kessler’s is also another option for renewals.

BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota officials are planning on making suicide prevention programs available across the state. The suicide rate is high in rural areas and Native American communities. There’s also been stress in farm country because of low commodity prices and weather challenges. Andrea (buh-yorn-uh-stad) Bjornestad is an SDSU Extension Mental Health Specialist.… Read more »