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PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota state employees are in the midst of the sign up period for their benefits for next year. Eric Olilla, Executive Director of the South Dakota State Employees Organization, says the legislature didn’t make any changes to the package this year. State employees will get a six percent pay raise on July… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday the Aberdeen Postal Service in conjunction with the United Way of NorthEast South Dakota are doing their food drive to help the community. This year marks the 30th anniversary the NALC(National Association of Letter Carriers) has been doing this across the country. Letter carrier Dan Brockner talks about what… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University has appointed Dr. Doug Ohmer as dean of the NSU School of Business and Dr. Anna Schwan as interim dean of the Millicent Atkins School of Education. Ohmer has worked at Northern since 1994. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and banking from Thomas More College in… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate debated on the floor the Women’s Health Protection Act. The act is one step closed to codifying Roe vs Wade. Senator John Thune expressed opposition to the bill. Thune talks about the bill being the most extreme form of legislation dealing with abortion. Thune explains that the American… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT)- Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month in South Dakota. Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill talks about the goal of the campaign. She says the stigma around mental health issues has changed. Gill says there are resources available to help. Again, the website is dss.sd.gov. Anyone with… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 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 2,917. The state had 450 new cases and 160 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,054. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – “The media is lying again when they say I am working to “purge” the legislature of certain members. I am working everyday to earn re-election by the people of South Dakota. Spencer Gosch and several other legislators voted against good conservative policies this session simply because of their hatred for me. They continue… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate will sit as a jury next month in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Long time legislative observer Dave Owen, President of the state Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says Senators are hearing about it. Owen says people should pay attention to the process. Owen says he… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission approved selling eight acres of city owned land to a startup technology company. Dr Kyle Kenfield of Paradigm Technologies says they were looking for a friendly location. Kenfield says his company is planning to make rifles. Community and Economic Development Director Dave Mingo says the land, on the old… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Fake pills are showing up more often across the country and the region and are dangerous. Mike Casele, a special agent with the regional Drug Enforcement Agency Office in Omaha says they are becoming too common. Casele says most of the pills come across the Mexican border. Casele says they are seeing more… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Manufacturing companies interested in boosting productivity can learn more at an automation roadshow being held this week in Yankton. Mike Vetter with South Dakota Manufacturing and Technology Solutions, says its not about replacing people. Vetter says they can help companies get the technology they need. Vetter says he has taken a personal interest… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University’s second annual GiveNDay surpassed its goal, with 1,817 donors raising $330,000 for the university and its students. GiveNDay, coordinated by the NSU Foundation, took place April 6-7, 2022. Also known as #OneDayOnePack, the 24-hour challenge is designed to inspire all supporters of Northern to come together to provide… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- One of Republican U.S. Senator John Thune’s opponents in the South Dakota June primary says he’s on a “rescue mission.” Republican Senate candidate Bruce Whalen. The other Republican candidate opposing Thune is Mark Mowry.
PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- There is a second Republican candidate for South Dakota Attorney General and it’s not the current holder of that office, Jason Ravnsborg. Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Director David Natvig will for the office. Natvig formerly served as the Brule County State’s Attorney before being tabbed by Ravnsborg to serve as DCI Director… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Watertown Public Opinion)- Calvin Hillesland, a Watertown High School teacher who gave four students a letter refuting their gender identities, has resigned. Jeff Danielsen, superintendent of the Watertown School District, confirmed Hillesland’s resignation at Monday night’s school board meeting, but offered no other details. The letters were given to students on April 25 at the school,… Read more »
