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WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Republicans in the US House voted in favor of a potential budget and debt agreement. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says they want to set some modest spending limits. Johnson says he is a strong supporter of the proposal. Johnson says if they can’t get ahead of the federal debt, it will soon… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The recent report by the Trustees of the Social Security System that without changes, funds for the retirement program would start to run short in 2034 is now getting mixed into the ongoing budget debate in Washington. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he is part of a group looking for solutions. Rounds… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Environmental Protection Agency is working through details of issuing final rules dealing with PFAS(p-fas) chemicals in drinking water. Those are the so called “forever” chemicals that can come from firefighting foam and other industrial products. The new standards could be difficult for many water systems to meet. Troy Larson, Executive Director of… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- At least one member of the legislature’s executive committee was hoping for a study on daycare needs. Senate Minority Leader Reynold Nesiba says having affordable daycare is an important part of workforce development. Nesiba is hopeful that even though it isn’t a part of the formal legislative interim studies daycare needs will… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Some shoppers are surprised by service fees being added to their bills when they use a credit or debit card. South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says businesses have some options with fees. Sanderson says rules are somewhat different between credit and debit cards. Sanderson says consumers should talk to businesses… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- When South Dakota State University holds graduation ceremonies on May 6, university officials will mark a milestone. SDSU President Barry Dunn. Dunn says a large percentage of those 100,000 graduates are still alive. Ceremonies will be held off campus this year because of construction work at Frost Arena. Commencement will be held at… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota is seeing new cases of bird flu and there will probably be more. Already, state producers have had to destroy hundreds of thousands of turkeys and chickens because of the sickness. The disease is carried by migratory birds. State Veterinarian Beth Thompson says their migration has been slowed by our lingering… Read more »
CANTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The first bill the South Dakota legislature passed this year was one to authorize spending two hundred million dollars in state and federal funding on housing infrastructure projects. So far, that program has not started and may not for a while. The Executive Board of the legislature last week heard from officials with… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre Police Department is investigating the death of a toddler that occurred last week, but foul play is not suspected. Captain Bryan Walz says officers and an ambulance responded to the 200 block of South Tyler Avenue at 4:30pm Wednesday afternoon after receiving a call of an unresponsive child. The approximately 1.5… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Leadercast, the leadership development company that propels the growth of leaders worldwide through transformative events and video content, has partnered with the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce to bring Leadercast 2023: Human Intelligence digital leadership conference to the leaders of Aberdeen on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The carefully selected, diverse lineup… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- House republicans are attempting to connect budget cuts with the federal debt extension as they try to negotiate with the Biden Administration. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says they plan to have a budget proposal up for a vote later this week. Johnson says the President in the past has tied the debt… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday updated the public on the potential sale of Hub City building that was going to be used for a regional jail. Commissioner Duane Sutton said there are interested buyers. Commissioner Mike Wiese proposed postponing any action until next week because he wants to the process play out.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission heard a recommendation from Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers to extend load limits. Brown County Commission agreed to extend load limits to May 9th.
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission debated the ordinance dealing with the setback distance of the pipeline to the property at 1500 feet. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton recap the planning & zoning meeting held last Tuesday and keeping the 1500 foot distance from the lot line. Only opposition heard was from Trevor… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Property taxes for the 1st half of the year is due. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter explains.
