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PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Summer study committees of the South Dakota legislature presented their reports to the legislatures Executive Board in Pierre Tuesday. Senator Jim Stalzer of Sioux Falls was Chairman of the Study Committee on Regional Jails and State Correctional Plans. He told the board many counties were hit with jail financing problems when property tax… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release)— U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement after he was unanimously reelected by the Senate Republican Conference to serve a third term as whip for the 118th Congress: “I am humbled and honored that my colleagues in the Senate Republican Conference have once again elected me to serve as… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce will be closed on the following days and times for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays: Thursday, November 24 Friday, November 25 Friday, December 23 (12-5 pm) Monday, December 26 Friday, December 30 (12-5 pm) Monday, January 2 For more information, contact the Aberdeen… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 10 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,088. The state had 953 new cases and 894 recoveries, increasing active infections to 665. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Republican Members of the US House met Tuesday to elect their leadership for next years session. While California Representative Kevin McCarthy was elected as leader, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the important vote comes in January. McCarthy was challenged by Arizona Representative Andy Biggs. Johnson says any challenger has to make a… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Roberts County Sheriff’s Department reported a traffic stop that resulted in DUI arrests that were twice and three times the legal limit of consumption and had a one-year-old in the vehicle on the front passenger’s lap with no car seats. On Monday night around 10:30 pm, deputies observed multiple traffic violations and pulled… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Brown County Landfill is accepting storm damaged tree branches and debris FOR FREE, for the time being. All loads must be covered or secured, & should be transported to the Landfill via Asphalt roads only. With questions, call the landfill, or go to brown.sd.us-slash-landfill. The Brown County Landfill is open 8-5… Read more »
CANTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators have been meeting, electing leaders and beginning the planning process for the 2023 session. Veteran Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says they have to learn to separate the personal from the possible. Bolin says he is concerned about proposed changed in tax policy. Bolin says that sales tax cut could… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While there are few details yet on Governor Kristi Noem’s proposal to cut the sales tax on groceries, local governments are talking about it. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon told the city commission at their meeting Monday night that they are looking at the possible impact. Leon says any change would be a… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The election last week sets the stage for the 2023 South Dakota legislative session. Long time lobbyist, Steve Willard of the South Dakota Broadcasters Association, says the big issue will be pretty basic. Willard says control of that money will be in play. Willard says there is mixed opinions about the Governors proposal… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- By raising interest rates, the Federal Reserve Board is hoping to slow spending which in turn would ease the rate of inflation. Karl Adam, President of the South Dakota Bankers Association, says there are signs the rate hikes are having an effect. Adam says the Fed is working a fine balance. Adam says… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Sioux Falls police say they have custody of one of the two suspects wanted out of Aberdeen’s missing person case. According to the Aberdeen Police Department’s report, Simon Deng was last seen with suspects Joshua Ortley and Kyle Three Legs on Oct. 23, 2022, before being reported missing four days… Read more »
ESTELLINE, S.D.(Press Release) – One person died Monday morning in a one-vehicle crash in Estelline. The name of the person involved has not yet been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 1996 Dodge Dakota pickup was southbound on 465th Avenue when the driver lost control. The vehicle went into… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Summit Carbon solutions says they have now reached an important point in easement agreements for the proposed carbon dioxide pipeline route across South Dakota. Jimmy Powell is their Chief Operating Officer. Powell says it takes time to reach that many agreements. Powell says they are narrowing down the exact pipeline route. The pipeline… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A newly-formed parents group addressed the Pierre School Board Monday night. During the public comment period, Maggie Siedel, chair for the new Moms for Liberty chapter in Hughes County, says the group believes the Pierre School Board does a good job engaging parents in the education of children. Seidel says relocating families historically… Read more »
