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U.S. House candidate Sheryl Johnson comment on carbon capture

September 10, 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, there was an informational forum addressing the issue of Referred Law 21 that will be voted on in the November elections.  Among those in attendance was U.S. House candidate Sheryl Johnson(D). Johnson talks about her lack of support of the carbon capture process. Johnson discuss whether eminent domain can be… Read more »

Governor Noem to attend Presidential debate in Philadelphia

September 10, 2024

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Governor Kristi Noem has announced she’ll be attending Tuesday’s presidential debate where former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will face off. Noem said in a social media post on X that she will be at the debate to support Trump. Noem’s team said in a media… Read more »

Attorney General, SDBOR file complaint against NCAA for settlement payment

September 10, 2024

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELOLAND) — South Dakota’s two Division I public universities have filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) on a proposed $2.8 billion settlement. On Tuesday, Attorney General Marty Jackley and the South Dakota Board of Regents announced they filed the lawsuit on behalf of South Dakota State University and… Read more »

Brown County Fair Report

September 10, 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley reported about this year’s fair to the Brown County Commission Tuesday. Kippley told the commissioners the final numbers are not ready yet. Kippley talks about the new ticket vendors used by the fair this year. Kippley talks about the success of $2 vendors taking place on Tuesday… Read more »

Former pipeline engineer explain impact of CO2 pipelines in the region

September 10, 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Oppositions to Referred Law 21 held an informative meeting Monday night at the Ramkota Hotel Convention Center.  Among the guest speaker was a former pipeline engineer from North Dakota, Curtis Jundt.  Jundt spent over 40 years working in the industry. Jundt begins by talking about his stance on President Biden’s Green New Deal.… Read more »

Preview of Amendment H(Open Primary) on the ballot in November

September 9, 2024

RAPID CITY, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this November, the citizens of South Dakota will be voting on Amendment H or the Open Primary Amendment. Director of South Dakota Family Voice, Norman Woods is out informing the public the pro and cons of this Amendment. Woods talks about how the group got involved with Amendment H. Woods… Read more »

South Dakota Ethanol Producers Association endorse Referred Law 21

September 9, 2024

ONIDA, S.D. (Press Release) – Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed carbon capture project would add more than $3.26 billion in gross output across South Dakota over 12 years, according to the latest economic analysis from the Dakota Institute released Monday. “Summit’s CO2 pipeline is set to bring historic benefits to South Dakota,” said Doug Berven, the… Read more »

Back Forty Beef begin their second season

September 9, 2024

PIERPONT, S.D.(Press Release) – The Back Forty Beef Adventure Farm is thrilled to be back for its second season, offering a 12-acre corn maze, family-friendly activities, an on-farm store, and much more. In partnership with Channel Seed and Pro Ag Supply, this year’s corn maze showcases intricate designs featuring a corn cob, barn, bee, and… Read more »

August enplanements at Pierre Regional Airport

September 8, 2024

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Enplanements remain solid at Pierre Regional Airport.  Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga presented August enplanements to the Pierre City Commission Tuesday night. Huizenga says the best months for enplanements are ahead for Pierre Regional. August was the fourth best month for enplanements in Pierre.  June leads the way with… Read more »

Fort Pierre City Commission oppose IM28

September 8, 2024

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Fort Pierre City Council has joined city and town Councils and Commissions across the state in approving a resolution that shows the city opposes Initiated Measure 28.  I-M 28, known as the consumption tax would, if approved by voters in November, prohibit taxes on anything sold for human consumption.  That phrase,… Read more »

Pierre City Commission address 2025 city budget

September 8, 2024

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre City Commission has given first reading to n ordinance containing the 2025 city budget.  City Administrator Kristie Honeywell says the city is again taking a very conservative approach to budgeting. Honeywell says while not confirmed the budget includes an increase in utility fees for residents. The city is estimating receiving three-point-eight… Read more »

Game, Fish, and Parks Commission to consider licensing fees to fish and hunt

September 8, 2024

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The cost to camp and fish or hunt in South Dakota may be going up if  a proposal introduced last week before the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission moves forward.  Deputy Secretary Scott Simpson says inflation is outpacing the user-pay, user-benefit system. Simpson says in developing the proposed fee system resident… Read more »

Recap of Congressman Johnson’s day in the Watertown region

September 6, 2024

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- U.S. Congressman Dusty Johnson made his way to Watertown, SD Friday but first made a stop in Hayti, SD at the Hamlin School District, then he made his way to Lake Area Technical College for the Build Dakota Scholarship Luncheon, then off to tour a large Watertown employer, Dakota Bodies, and he wrapped… Read more »