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WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Discussions are beginning on the framework of the next five year Farm Bill, which has to be approved next year. South Dakota Senator John Thune says those talks are starting with a potential global food shortage looming. Thune says the war in Ukraine is having a direct impact on worldwide grain stocks. Thune… Read more »
MARION, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has been warning of possible power shortages, especially in the Midwest this summer. A combination of coal plant retirements, increasing demand and shortage of power line capacity could lead to the short fall. Brad Schardin, manager of Southeastern Electric based in Marion, says they have a variety of… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Health care facilities are preparing for another surge in Covid-19 infections this fall. Liz Healy is infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Healy says its still important and effective to get a Covid vaccination. Healy says people that are still concerned should talk to their health care provider. The… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Rising crude oil prices is increasing interest in new oil well development, but so far in South Dakota, that hasn’t translated much from state public lands. School & Public Lands interim Commissioner Jerrod Johnson says they have had some contacts in the last few months. Johnson says they track oil industry interest and… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Tuesday, June 7th is election day in the state of South Dakota. Brown County Auditor Cathy McNickle provides a preview. McNickle runs down what everyone will be voting on today. McNickle runs down the locations that people can vote in Brown County. McNickle lets people know where they can go if they’are not… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A two-week march on horseback to raise awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons ended Saturday on the front steps of the South Dakota State Capitol. With no formal agenda of speakers, Jimmy Hallum encouraged anyone to speak from the heart. Tasha His Law told the crowd of around 40 that Native people… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The Federal Reserve has started a round of increasing interest rates in an attempt to slow down rising inflation. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the Fed has limited ability to slow down soaring prices. Rounds says tight employment is beyond the control of the Federal Reserve. Rounds says the Biden Administration could… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Tuesday evening, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Brian Bengs and Democratic nominee for Governor Jamie Smith will host a primary election watch party in Aberdeen at the Zoo Bar. This event will be with fellow South Dakotans to celebrate the milestones made so far and the work that will be necessary… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The Study Committee on Regional Jails and State Correctional Plans will hold its first meeting of the 2022 Interim on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (CT). The meeting will be held via electronic conference andvin Room 414 of the State Capitol in Pierre, South Dakota, to allow for both… Read more »
MELLETTE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday night a rally was held at the Community Center in opposition to the proposed CO2 pipeline that could be making its way through Spink County. Farmer Ed Fischbach the PUCs in Iowa & Minnesota has announced this is considered hazardous material. Fischbach talks about the lack of transparency coming from Summit… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday morning the candidates running for the District 1 House & Senate seats held a forum at NSU. The candidates for the Senate seat are the incumbent Michael Rohl & his challengers Republican Joe Donnell & Independent Susan Wismer. The candidates for the House seats are incumbent Republican Tamara St. John, incumbent… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce & the Aberdeen Area League of Voters held a Brown County Commission Forum involving running for the commission seats. One of the topics discussed was the issue of regional jail. The question was asked was how the incumbents voted for it & how the challengers would have voted… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday morning the candidates running for the District 3 House & Senate seats held a forum at NSU. The candidates for the Senate seat are the incumbent Al Novstrup & his challenger Rachel Dix(both Republicans). The candidates for the House seats are incumbent Carl Perry, incumbent Kaleb Weis(who’s changing districts from 2… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Jon Boon McNutt is running for the City Council seat currently being held by Dave Lunzman. McNutt tells us who he is and why he’s running. McNutt talks about his agenda will be if elected on the City Council. The city of Aberdeen was shut down for about two weeks back in 2020… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday night, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce & the Aberdeen League of Women Voters held the Aberdeen School Board Forum. Candidates were the incumbent Duane Alm & candidates Dr Gayle Bortnem & Mike Bockorny. One of the first topics discussed was the potential for teacher shortage in the city. Here’ how the… Read more »
