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OMAHA, N.E.(KCCR)- The Mid-America Business Conditions Index is getting closer to growth neutral following two months of decline. Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss says the September reading grew to 50 on a zero to 100 scale from 49-point-five in August. Fifty is considered growth neutral on the scale with readings above indicating growth and… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On October 3, 5, and 6, Aberdeen Central students will present their fall production, “Radium Girls” at the CHS Thomas F. Kelly Theater. The production, directed by Jennifer Lofswold, Jessica Appl and Tracy Vogel, tells the story of female dial painters who fought for their day in court after… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(Press Release)- Just a few days ago, Bob Sahr participated in the groundbreaking of a soybean and oilseed processing plant near Mitchell. The CEO/General Manager of East River Electric Power Cooperative said being a part of a business model that supports rural citizens and their communities is rewarding. “It’s pretty exciting to be part… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The richest rodeo in South Dakota history was a huge success! The Cinch Governor’s Cup rodeo drew some of the biggest names in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Promoter Rorey Lemmel says Saturday night was a near sell-out at the Denny. Attendance was strong with a near sell-out crowd Saturday night. Lemmel… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A “No” vote on the government spending bill before a quick trip to South Dakota. Texas Representative Troy Nehls spoke at the Lincoln-Reagan Dinner in Sioux Falls Sunday night. Nehls was among the 91 “no” votes on the measure. Nehls says the lack of any provisions to improve border security caused his… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- According to the National Weather Service of Aberdeen, SD, record high temperatures were set yesterday, Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Aberdeen, reaching a high of 93, breaking the old record of 92 set back in 1922. Sisseton also set a new record high with temperatures reaching 94, breaking the old record of 90… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Dr. Hillary Rockwell, formerly an emergency room physician and now the Regional President and CEO of Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell talks about the importance of getting your flu shots: Dr. Rockwell recommends the flu shot for everyone but especially for those in vulnerable populations. Dr. Rockwell comments on the wives’ tale… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. This order is the result of a proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, which can be found here.
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator John Thune says the Biden Administration is undermining national energy security That follow’s the administration’s announcement of cancelling seven oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Thune says the nation will need conventional energy for some time to come. Thune says the administration’s actions are another example of stifling… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today announced that they are accepting applications to the U.S. service academies for the class entering in the summer of 2024. “Service academies provide an excellent educational opportunity for a select number of young men and women each year,” said Thune… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KCCR)- One of the few ideas that came before the Study Committee on County Funding and Services to gain unanimous support from the 14-member group is the possible shift of funds collected by the state’s tax on alcoholic beverages. It’s an idea championed before by Senator Jim Bolin of Canton. Committee chair Representative… Read more »
BURKE, S.D.(KMIT)- American Farmland trust and the Farmer Market Coalition announced the winners of the 15th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration, a national event honoring the role of farmers markets that ran between June 21 – September 18, 2023. Markets receiving the most public votes are declared the national winners. The celebration also recognizes top… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- Congressman Dusty Johnson commented from Washington, D.C. on Thursday about the need for the government to stay open. The Congressman said the general public focuses on government employees who will be furloughed without pay and those who will have to continue to work without pay – federal employees like TSA agents and members… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce & Education Committee will host the 13th annual Youth Career Expo in the Barnett Center on the campus of Northern State University on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 from 8 a.m. until approximately 10:30 a.m. This is an opportunity to market careers in your company… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Because a bid has been received, the City of Watertown may be one step closer to selling the “former Wells Fargo” building the City purchased in the hopes of renovating it into the new City Hall. KXLG News spoke with Watertown City Manager Amanda Mack to determine the status. Currently, the bid is… Read more »
