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WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Associated School Boards of South Dakota recently announced there were 353 teacher positions open in July in the state. That is a significant increase from last year at this time, when there were 256 openings, nearly 100 fewer than this year. In 2022, there were 225 openings. The numbers include not only… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The America 250 South Dakota Commission has been working to help South Dakota get ready to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States. In addition to Walk 250 by 2026 and a collaboration with the University of South Dakota on the Indian Citizenship Act, the Commission is looking to set up a… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Avera St. Luke’s Hospital has been named a 5-star facility by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Star ratings enable consumers to quickly and easily assess the patient experience and quality of care information provided on the Care Compare website. “Our health care workers are dedicated to providing high… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Storybook Land in Aberdeen, SD just installed another new attraction inside the park, the rolling slide at Jack and Jill’s Hill. Mark Hoven, the Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Director, explained why the old slide needed to be replaced. Hoven states that the new slide will be safer for children using… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – What has not become an annual ritual before the hustle and bustle of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally hit the road Wednesday morning. The City of Sturgis hosts the Police Chief’s Ride every year on the Wednesday before the official start of the annual rally. Sturgis Police Chief Geody Vandewater led a group… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, August 1st between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 AM. Mosquito Control surveillance program has identified West Nile Virus in Aberdeen as well as a high number of the Culex species which… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- National Night Out is coming up on this Tuesday. It’s an annual event where communities across the country connect with law enforcement. The focus of National Night Out is to get neighborhoods actively involved in preventing crime in their community. Aberdeen Police Sergeant Jordan Majeske provides a preview of what to expect. Majeske discuss… Read more »
HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- Just four weeks out from the start of the 2024 South Dakota State Fair. Assistant manager Candi Briley gives us the update. Briley said exhibitor deadlines are upon us. The SD State Fair runs August 28-September 2.
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The interim Joint Committee on Appropriations met Tuesday in Pierre. One of the topics on their day long agenda was the possible impact passage of Initiated Measure 28 might have on South Dakota’s budget. Legislative Research Council Fiscal Annalist Jeff Mehlhaff tried to break down interpretations of the measure’s language before getting to… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Scattered storms came through the central part of South Dakota Sunday night into Monday and again Monday night into Tuesday. National Weather Service Meteorologist Megan Mulford says rainfall amounts the Pierre/Fort Pierre area have varied. Mulford says in June and July, the Pierre/Fort Pierre area received an above average amount of rain. Mulford… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- President Biden proposed that the Congress enact an ethical Code of Conduct for the Supreme Court as well as pass along to the states a constitutional amendment limiting Supreme Court Justices to 18-year terms. A You Gov poll found 67% of Americans are in favor of term limits for Supreme Court Justices, including… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Staff from the office of U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) will be conducting outreach at the Brown County Fair to assist residents with any issues they may have with federal agencies. “South Dakota is filled with many strong communities,”said Rounds. “Our office values feedback from constituents to better understand how legislation… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Aberdeen Community Theatre presents to the public “The Siegel,” which will be performed Wednesday, July 31st through Sunday, August 4th. The show’s director, Paige Walth Tiede, describes what “The Siegel” is about. Tiede explains how this show was selected to be performed at the Aberdeen Community Theatre. The show… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The finalists for the Rising Star Competition have been announced. Junior Division ( in no particular order ): Harper Johnson Addison Hulscher Lauryn Robinson Brielle Nelson Peter Hemke Josie (No last name) Harry Moen Duet – Zoey Pigors-Haselhorst and Baileigh Dannen Adult Division (in no particular order): Haven Brunes Sierra… Read more »
(Press Release)- On Tuesday, “Vote No on H” has formally launched a Ballot Question Committee campaign. Vote No on H refers to the South Dakota Amendment H on the November ballot. This ballot question decides how candidates are selected in the South Dakota primaries. Currently, South Dakota primaries are the same as 47 other states,… Read more »
