PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Noem signed SB 210 into law. She sent a signing letter to legislators. That letter can be found here. “I appreciate the work of my BFM Commissioner Jim Terwilliger and the BFM team on this budget,” said Governor Noem, “and I appreciate the legislature for recognizing that it… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- There were over thirty first time members of the 2023 South Dakota legislature. Among them was District 17 Representative Chris Kassin of Vermillion. He was assigned to the Appropriations Committee and said it was a full load. Kassin says he learned a lot about the workings of state government. Kassin say they did… Read more »

BRITTON, S.D.(Press Release) – A Havana, N.D., man has been identified as the person who died last Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash east of Britton. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2019 GMC Sierra pickup was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 10 when it entered the westbound lane and collided head-on with a westbound… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The April Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, April 6 from 12-1 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. Guest speakers will be David Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Julie Johnson, Attorney at… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Boys & Girls Club will be hosting Winefest coming up this Saturday. Co Chair for Winefest Kim Bot talks the schedule for the event. Kim talks some of the wines schedule to be there. Executive Director for the Boys & Girls Club, Michael Herman talks where the proceeds go to. Grand… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday, Senator Mike Rounds appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” to address the issues associated with Silicon Valley Bank in California and other banking issues happening across the country. Senator Rounds feels this issue could linger for months to come. Rounds was asked by host Chuck Todd whether banks could be allowed… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The failure of Silicon Valley Bank in California and worries about First Republic Bank have created some nerves over the banking industry. South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder says they have full confidence in the state’s bank, First Premier of Sioux Falls. Haeder says they have good communication with First Premier. Individual deposits… Read more »

MADISON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says supporting the general sales tax reduction passed by the legislature “will be tough.” Legislators agreed on reducing the general sales tax from four point five to four point two percent, rather than the full cut of sales tax on groceries the Governor supported. Noem, at a bill… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Lottery Board got an update on sales and revenues at their meeting Thursday in Pierre. Deputy Lottery Director Clark Hepper said they saw lotto sales jump this year. Hepper says instant ticket sales were down a bit. Hepper told the board their revenues are still being driven by video lottery.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, Senator John Thune appeared on the KSDN Evening Report to discuss a variety of issues happening in Washington. Prior to that he was with the EDGE group at a luncheon that day. Senator Thune provides an update on the upcoming Farm Bill on the Senate side. Senator Thune is working on… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Noem signed six bills to enhance South Dakota’s workforce. Earlier this legislative session, Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 76 into law, which enhanced workforce freedom by recognizing out-of-state licenses for nearly every profession. “South Dakota has the lowest unemployment rate in the nation, but we still have 25,000… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed a bill Thursday that provides 100% tuition reimbursement for members of the South Dakota National Guard at the state’s six public colleges and four technical colleges. She signed House Bill 1039 in Rapid City, at a deployment ceremony for the 216th Fire Fighting Detachment at the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair Board announced Friday the feature acts for the Brown County Fair’s Friday night show.  The concert is sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings, The South Dakota National Guard & The Rock 94.1FM. Dwight Guthmiller, chair of the Entertainment Committee announced the opening act. Guthmiller talks about the main act. Tickets… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota state employees did pretty well in the budget passed by the legislature at the end of the session. South Dakota State Employees Organization Executive Director Eric Olilla says they went into the session with realistic expectations. Olilla says the increase approved by lawmakers is appropriate and appreciated. Ollila says the state… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature this year passed a bill setting aside two million dollars to begin a sustain adult day services to give caretakers a break. Leslie Morrow, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association of South Dakota, says it’s a huge benefit. Morrow says there are only three active day service centers now.… Read more »