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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump was in another tweet storm started over the weekend when he attacked Representative Elijah Cummings over living conditions in his district in Baltimore. South Dakota Senator John Thune made another plea for the heated rhetoric to be toned down. Thune says that type of talk is divisive. Thune says… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WalletHub) – With Americans starting 2019 off with over $1 trillion in credit-card debt and projected to have a net increase of $70 billion this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on States with the Highest & Lowest Credit Card Debts as well as accompanying videos. The site’s researchers drew… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA News) – The Rapid City Police Department had a busy weekend which included a pair of weapons calls. The first call shortly after 9 o’clock Saturday (07/27/19) morning at 13-04 Atlas Street. Police found shell casings in two different spots within the parking lot. Witnesses told police that a white SUV… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – Corn Palace Director Scott Schmidt has announced his resignation. Schmidt, who has been director of the Corn Palace since 2016, explains why he is leaving. Schmidt’s final day will be August 25th, following this year’s Corn Palace Festival.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce has developed a recruitment toolkit to assist employers in helping to recruit employees. Lisa Anderson, Director of Public Relations for the Chamber, talked about the origins of the new project. The website to find the kit is www.aberdeensd.com/therightmove She said that the toolkit includes a… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The focus of the investigation by Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller was Russian interference in the 2016 election. Much of that was lost in the political battle. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says everyone needs to pay attention to that. Johnson says it is a matter of national security. A bill dealing… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – As zebra mussels continue to spread through the Missouri River system, various controls are showing mixed results. Gavins Point Dam has experienced a heavy infestation, both inside and outside of the power house. Operations Manager Tom Curran says they have been working to find some way to slow the spread. Curran… Read more »
COLMAN, S.D. (WNAX) – Sioux Valley Energy, based in Colman, was hit hard by the March blizzard, ice storms and flooding Spokesperson Carrie Vugteveen says recovery has been expensive. Vugteveen says their crews are still working on permanent repairs and they have been upgrading as well. Vugteveen says they aren’t planning on putting many more… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Wednesday brings the end of another month and another license plate renewal. Sheila Enderson, Brown County Treasurer, talked about this month’s letters. She said there is also another option for renewal.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, the City Street department will be chip sealing on 8th Ave NE from Kettering Drive to Brown County 19. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes due to possible delays that may happen during the construction work. Access to businesses will be… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (ma-new-shin) said in an interview (on CNBC) last week that he supported the Justice Department looking into Amazon because the tech giant has “destroyed the retail industry.” South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says that is a pretty dramatic statement. Sanderson says the vast… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The South Dakota Democratic Party says it is actively seeking candidates for statewide office but is not naming names. So, for example, Party Chair Paula Hawks won’t speculate about former candidate for governor Billie Sutton. Political analysts often talk about Sutton because of the credible campaign he conducted against Kristi… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMIT) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson has cosponsored the End Child Trafficking Now Act, which would require adults claiming familial relation to migrant children to prove their relationship. Johnson says his recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border was eye-opening. Congressman Johnson gave some statistics regarding child trafficking. Johnson discussed the legislation during a… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The federal budget deal announced last week, will include spending $738 billion on defense, a three percent increase from this year. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says it is all about national security. Rounds says they are still working to rebuild military assets. Rounds, a member of the Armed Services Committee,… Read more »
JOHNSON SIDING, S.D (Press Release) – One man died Friday afternoon in a motorcycle-vehicle crash near Johnson Siding. Names of the deceased and the other person have not yet been released pending notification of family members. They were the only people involved. A 2013 Nissan Rogue was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 44 when it… Read more »
