YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As the weather warms the housing market will too. Mason Schramm, a broker with the “Move Group” in Yankton says they are seeing the increase in activity. Schramm says home prices and interest rates are not slowing the activity. Schramm says they need more homes on the market to even things out. Schramm… Read more »

GREGORY, S.D.(WNAX)- A group opposed to the “Gregory County Pumped Storage Power Project” is working with federal regulators. David Swift of Burke says they are using rules from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission dealing with the proposed project. Mid American Energy and Missouri River Energy Services has proposed building a large reservoir and hydro plant… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota State Historical Society held a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday to celebrate the renovation project at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. Governor Kristi Noem said preserving the past helps build the future. Noem said it’s important to have a place to preserve the state’s history. Renovation plans include updates to the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Following reports that President Biden will meet with leaders of the U.S. House & Senate, Senator John Thune went to the floor of the Senate Tuesday to comment on that. Senator Thune talks about the projected deadline Secretary Janet Yellen announced when the U.S. could be in default on the debt. Thune hopes… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem and the Bureau of Human Resources expanded Paid Family Leave benefits for state employees to 100% for up to 12 weeks. This benefit covers birth and adoptions. The rules package was passed by the South Dakota Legislature’s Rules Review Committee. “I want to make sure that… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, water will be off in the following area to replace a fire hydrant: Aldrich St. from 10th Ave. SE to Goodrich Ave. SE The Public Works department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for personal and restroom use. … Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at 7:00am on Wednesday, May 3rd, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for adding valley gutter: 18th Ave. NE & N. Harrison St. The intersection will be closed until Tuesday, May 9th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission discussed plans to begin selling the building that was to be used for a future regional jail. Brown County Deputy State’s Attorney Ross Aldentaler talks about setting up a timeline for the sell of the building. If the Commission decided to put it up for sell.  It… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US Senate is now becoming involved in dealings over the federal debt ceiling. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned the county could face default if the debt ceiling isn’t raised by June first. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says they are starting with the debt resolution passed by the House. Rounds… Read more »

CANTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators will examine county finances as one of their summer study topics. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton is a member of the committee and says counties only have one tax available. Bolin says they should look at services counties are required to provide and how they are paid for. Bolin says… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The winners of the Governors annual “Giant Vision” competitions were announced at the GOED conference last week in Sioux Falls. The first-place business winner this year was “My Part Pros LLC” of Sioux Falls. Created by brothers Elliot and David Zimmer, the software will help track warehouse inventory. David Zimmer says they… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- 2 years ago, Raven Industries in Sioux Falls was acquired by CNH Industrial. Since then, hundreds of local jobs have been created with even more on the way. Jodi Schwan with Sioux Falls Business: Schwan says that a small team is already working downtown, with more employees being hired soon.

PLATTE, S.D.(WNAX)- MidAmerican Energy and Missouri River Energy Services held public meetings last week in Platte to update their plans for the Gregory County Pumped Storage Project. Joni Livingston with Missouri River Energy Services said they have expanded their scope of studies. Livingston says they have included some new areas in the studies. Livingston says… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- When the Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature holds their first meeting of the interim this week, Medicaid expansion will be on the agenda. Committee Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they anticipate some big changes in Medicaid coverage. With the Covid emergency ending, its possible up to twenty… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, the Aberdeen City Council discuss whether to authorize allocations for marketing & recruiting people to do business in Aberdeen.  The council would authorize $20,000 for marketing & $120,000 for resident recruitment. Aberdeen City Economic Development Manager Megan Kukowski(Ca-Cow-Ski) talks about the main goal of this funding. Kukowski didn’t want to get… Read more »