ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Johnson in the tele-conference Thursday discussed issues associated with the cattle industry. Johnson talks about how unstable beef prices are. Johnson discuss bills he working on to address the livestock market. Johnson believes the issues in not with the packers but with the Big 4 industries. Johnson suggest the Department of Justice… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has made some progress in determining who can and who cannot have party status in the docket of Summit Carbon Solutions and their proposed carbon dioxide pipeline through South Dakota.  Twenty-nine requests were approved Thursday, but additional possible intervenors continue to file late applications.  Brian Jorde, an… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate agreed on rules for the upcoming impeachment trial of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they need good guidelines. Hunhoff says they want fair and open proceedings. Hunhoff says she can deliver an unbiased decision. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says the rules are one… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- This Saturday is another National Prescription Drug Take Back day. Mike Casale, a special agent with the regional Drug Enforcement Agency Office in Omaha says it’s a good way to get drugs out of circulation. Casale says turning the drugs in is safer and less hazardous than throwing them away or flushing them… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune is co-sponsoring a bill that would end what he calls unnecessary student loan deferments. The Biden Administration has halted student loan payments for over a year and may consider a complete loan forgiveness program. Thune, in a speech on the Senate floor, says his bill would better target… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- For the past two years, school lunches for all public-school students have been free, paid for by Covid related federal programs. Those programs will end this summer. South Dakota Senator John Thune says its part of wrapping up pandemic related spending. Thune says Congress can come back to any of those programs if… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Expanding Medicaid is the goal of the group “South Dakotans Decide Healthcare” and a ballot issue to determine that will be in front of voters in November. During a news conference, Presentation Sister Kathleen Bierne said the expansion would include a lot of people who need insurance coverage. Bierne says expanded access to… Read more »

PIERRE & RAPID CITY, S.D.(WNAX & KOTA)- As drought conditions continue and expand, much of South Dakota and the western US could be vulnerable to wildfires. South Dakota State Fire Meteorologist Darren Clabo says much of the state is very short of moisture. Clabo says wildfire potential is very high. Clabo says the climate trend… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota State Railroad Board may hear from cities that are interested in so called “quiet zones” at rail crossings. Transportation Department Secretary Joel Jundt told the board during their meeting last week the issue was debated in this year’s legislative session. Jundt says the bill was eventually killed. Jundt says the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-South Dakota property taxes are due by the end of the month. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter talks more about it.  

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission will hold another hearing at their meeting Thursday on the application of Summit Carbon Solutions for a carbon dioxide pipeline under eastern counties of the state. PUC Chairman Chris Nelson says the groundwork for this hearing came from public meetings. Nelson says a lot of parties want… Read more »

WAGNER, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation has been working on a plan to modify Highway 46 through Wagner from the current four lanes to two lanes with a center turn lane. Regional D.O.T. Engineer Jay Peppel says they are still in the concept stage. Peppel says while the public input phase is done,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota high school students have until Saturday to enter this year’s Lesson Learned teen safe driving campaign. Office of Highway Safety Director Amanda Kurth says this is the 6th year of the joint effort by her agency and the South Dakota Broadcasters Association. Kurth says it shouldn’t take long for eligible students… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- One issue South Dakota legislators will study this summer is corrections with a focus on possible construction needs. Senator Troy Heinert of Mission, a member of the Executive Board, says they need to coordinate with the Corrections Commission. Heinert says they have had talks about who should serve on the interim committee. A… Read more »