FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The company building a new senior living complex in Fort Pierre says the facility is expected to open Oct. 1, 2023. Victoria Blatchford is a Senior Vice-President for HME Care, the company that owns and operates Peaceful Pines senior living communities. She says they emphasize interacting with other residents. Blatchford says they… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- Senator John Thune, who is a ranking member of the Finance Subcommittee on Taxation and Internal Revenue Service Oversight, this past week held a hearing assessing the effect of the Child Tax Credit, or the CTC, over the course of its 25-year history. In the hearing, Thune talked about the history of the… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- It was one year ago that the state set up its 988 Helpline for those who are having mental health issues.  Janet Kittams is the CEO of the Helpline. She says the Helpline has received calls from people of all ages from all over the state. Kittams says the hope is that the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7am on Monday, July 17th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for road maintenance: 12th St. from 9th Ave. SW to 13th Ave. SW The road is expected to remain closed until 10am Thursday, July 20th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at 7am on Monday, July 17th, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for fire hydrant replacement: 9th Ave. SW & S. 10th St. The intersection will be closed until 5 pm Monday, July 17th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at 7am on Friday, July 14th, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer repairs: State St. & 17th Ave. NE The intersection will be closed until 5 pm Friday, July 14th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The summer study dealing with the topic of County Funding has held two session so far this summer.  District 3 Senator Al Novstrup is a member of the committee and provided an update on what’s been discussed so far. Novstrup address the biggest concern heard so far by the committee in the issue… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7am on Friday, July 14th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for continued water main repair: Main St. from 3rd Ave. NE to 5th Ave. NE The road is expected to remain closed until 5pm Friday, July 14th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)-  A bill that is currently in the U.S. House called the Direct Capital Assest Act.  Spokesman for Capital Access Alliance Brian Walsh describes what the bill does. Walsh discuss the restrictions that are in place at Reagan National in Washington, D.C. Walsh talks how airlines stand on this bill. Walsh talks about the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Congressman Dusty Johnson’s bill “Protect Mount Rushmore Act” was heard by the Federal Land Subcommittee.  The committee is under the House’s Natural Resources Committee. Johnson told the committee about how teenagers were impressed by the four faces. Johnson acknowledge that the faces on the mountain has some flaws but were created… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The method for assessing agricultural land for property taxes in South Dakota changed over a decade ago but a legislative committee continues to oversee the process. Starting in 2011, ag land was valued and taxed based on productivity instead of sales price. The change was made after several years of skyrocketing values on… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Imagine walking into the pharmacy to get your prescription only to find out it’s in short supply and they may not have it for you or have to search. That was the reality for some South Dakotans last year, but changes are underway. During last year’s cold and… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem spoke out on the ongoing issue of carbon pipelines potentially being built in the state. “Until statute is changed, the constitution is changed, I’m going to continue to fight for landowners but also recognize we are a state that follows its laws,” Noem… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- 3M announces a multimillion-dollar expansion of its Brookings plant. Over the next three years, 3M will potentially invest up to $468 million. Brookings Economic Development Corporation CEO Tim Reed says it will begin with a nearly 160-million dollar investment. Reed says the plans include additional growth in the future. 3M Brookings broke ground… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Direct flights from Pierre to Minneapolis will begin November 30, 2023, but technology willing, people should be able to start scheduling them now. Commissioner Jamie Huizenga (high-zin-ga) gave an update at Tuesday night’s Pierre City Commission meeting. Again, that word from Tuesday night’s city commission meeting so “tomorrow” refered to Wednesday. Denver Air… Read more »