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WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Republicans will have majority control in the US House in the next session of Congress that begins in January. Several top republicans have suggested that investigations of the Biden Administration, the border and Hunter Bidens laptop will be priorities. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says investigations should be only part of their agenda.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday morning, Governor Kristi Noem appeared on the Fox News Channel “Sunday Morning Futures” with Sean Duffy. Duffy was filling in for regular host Maria Bartiromo. Governor Noem talked about the energy policy in place that is driving up inflation in the country. Governor Noem talks how the cost of diesel has… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Avera Foundation will be hosting an event called “Deck the Halls” coming up this Saturday in Aberdeen. Avera Foundation’s Regional Director Amy Blackstone provides a preview. Blackstone talks about what the event stands for. Blackstone talks about the silent auction that happening now through December 3rd. Blackstone talks about the wreaths support… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Wednesday is the final day for the month of November. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter reminds us of some deadlines by that day. VanMeter talks about license decals. VanMeter also discussed about late property taxes that are due. VanMeter also talked about the new license plates that are coming in 2023.
FLORENCE, S.D.(KXLG)- Trevor Murray and Leah Knapp from Sioux Falls and Cory Rislov were arrested last night after an altercation involving Rislov getting stabbed in the face by Murray with a knife. Deputies were called out to the Sidetrack Lounge in Florence, SD, for a stabbing report. After questioning, the Deputies reported, “Murray and Knapp… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A student sponsored drag show at South Dakota State University got a lot of attention on campus and off. Board of Regents President Pam Roberts says there will be a review of policies and procedures. Roberts says they got numerous calls and emails to the Board central office. Roberts says the legislature changed… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- A potential nation-wide railroad strike could have a major impact on the ethanol industry. Brian Jennings, C.E.O. of the American Coalition for Ethanol, based in Sioux Falls, says most of the corn ethanol plants use for production comes to the plants in rail cars. Jennings says most of their produced ethanol moves… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation is waiting on the whims of Congress to confirm their future funding. Department Secretary Joel Jundt updated the Transportation Commission on their federal funding status. Jundt says they are also working through the details of the federal “Buy American” act that will have an impact on future… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- It was announced Wednesday by the Watertown School Board they have selected Tiffany Sanderson as the new President of Lake Area Technical College. KXLG News spoke with Sanderson to find out more about the individual that was just handed one of the Nation’s highest-recognized technical schools. Sanderson first spoke on her appointment to… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The Mitchell City Council on Monday night approved an $11,000 agreement with Civil Design Incorporated for an evaluation of two sites for a public outdoor gun range. The two proposed sites are near Lake Mitchell and the former city dump on the south side of Mitchell. Mitchell Public Works Director Joe Schroeder (shray-der).… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the holiday shopping season starts as early as Halloween, South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says Black Friday is still a big deal. Sanderson says the focus has changed over the past few years. Sanderson says many more people are shopping earlier. Sanderson says for many retailers, the last month… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 8 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,096. The state had 846 new cases and 887 recoveries, increasing active infections to 616. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Two Aberdeen Central seniors received a tremendous honor from U.S. Senator Mike Rounds. It might have been the first time this has taken place in the classroom. Senator Rounds announced that Senior Ethan Fergel will receive a full scholarship to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Senator Rounds announced… Read more »
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Fort Pierre City Council again killed a proposal to start the systematic removal of ash trees on public property in advance of the emerald ash borer’s arrival in central South Dakota. Two weeks ago, the proposal was brought back to conference with the Arbor and Parks and Recreation Boards. Councilman Larry… Read more »
ELK POINT, S.D.(WNAX)- Another South Dakota nursing home is closing its doors. In a release, the South Dakota Health Care Association says Prairie Estates Care Center in Elk Point will close as of January 14, 2023. The closure is due to a combination of the ongoing underfunding of Medicaid, the current staffing crisis, and costs… Read more »
