ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, the Northern State University Music Department will present its Spring Jazz Concert in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The concert will feature the 1 O’clock Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Terry Beckler, and the 2 O’clock Jazz Ensemble, Directed by Dr. Grant Manhart.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate debated and passed a bill that would give a property tax credit to homeowners. HB1141 had been hoghoused and rewritten to become the tax credit. Senator Casey Crabtree of Madison introduced the new version. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls attempted to amend the bill to substitute a two… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- It seems almost all South Dakota legislators agree on passing a tax cut, the problem is agreeing on what and how much to cut. House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre says they are supporting the cut of sales taxes. Mortenson says they are working with the Governors office. House Minority Leader Oren… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Dr Brian Maher, the C.E.O. and Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents announced he would be resigning when his contract expires at the end of June. Regents President Pam Roberts says Maher joined the Board at a critical time. Roberts says she tried to persuade Maher to stay on. Roberts… Read more »

VIBORG, S.D.(WNAX)- Snow days are piling up for many school districts as winter hopefully winds down. Viborg-Hurley Superintendent Brent Mellum says they have had lots of off days this year. Mellum says they have used up all their scheduled snow days. Mellum says they adjusted their calendar a few times this school year and may… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Jason Bietz, long time business manager of the Yankton School District says he is resigning at the end of the school year in June. He says it has been a good experience. Bietz says the world of school finance has changed greatly in his short time. Bietz says he will help in the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – A bill originally designed to select all statewide candidates for the major political parties via primary was amended only to allow the gubernatorial candidates to choose their running mate. The House passed the amended measure, SB 40, by a 48 to 21 vote Thursday. Unlike previous heated debates among Republicans who supported… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman delivered his fourth “State of the City” Address since taking over as mayor in 2019. Mayor Schaunaman talks about some positives for the city. Schaunaman reflect back on 2022. Schaunaman talks how inflation has impacted the city. Schaunaman talks about some of the roadwork that will be… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem VETOED House Bill 1109, which would raise occupation taxes on both South Dakotans and visitors to our state. You can find Governor Noem’s VETO letter here. “The occupation tax is not just paid by out-of-state travelers. This legislation would raise taxes on South Dakotans. South… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A sales tax cut bill took another turn through the South Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday. Senator Ryan Maher of Isabel helped explain an amendment. The bill would drop the general state sales tax from four and a half percent to four point two percent and was set to end in 2025. Representative… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The DTOM Ranch in Warner is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help military veterans adjust back to civilian life. CEO Chris Reder talks about the theme for 2023. Reder and Dr. Tracy Diefenbach talks about how many veterans the ranch has helped since it opened. Reder and Diefenbach talks about way… Read more »

DAKOTA DUNENS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem spoke at the Siouxland Initiative Lunchion in Dakota Dunes Wednesday. Noem said more companies across America are looking at South Dakota as a place to expand and do business. Noem says that includes growth in the North Sioux City area, where two large land parcels are being… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Northwestern Energy was in front of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Tuesday asking permission to move ahead with a study for a possible nuclear powered electric generating facility. Jeff Decker with Northwestern said they could qualify for federal funding. Decker says the study would help them make a final decision. Decker says… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- All that snow that fell and is now slowly melting is moving much of the region out of the worst drought categories. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says most of the state got needed precipitation. Edwards says a lot of that moisture is getting into the ground. Edwards says they have seen… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the South Dakota House defeated SB155 on a vote of 54-14.  SB155 would allow the funding needed for the building to be used for a regional jail in Aberdeen. Brown County Commissioner Mike Wiese talks about the impact this will have for Aberdeen. Wiese expressed his disappointment with how the vote… Read more »