PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators return to Pierre today with lots of bills waiting on debate. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says the work is piling up.... Read More
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Bill to delay implemenation of medicinal marijuana will be debated this week
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would delay implementation of the medicinal marijuana initiative in South Dakota for at least a year will be debated on the House floor this week.... Read More
Yankton city council to debate whether to continue mask mandate
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission will hold a public hearing at their Monday night meeting and then possibly vote on the extension of the face mask mandate. That... Read More
Congressman Johnson concern about lack of bipartisanship so far from President Biden Administration
ABERDEEN,S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson made his monthly appearance on The Don Briscoe Show last Friday. On Inauguration Day President Biden express bringing unity... Read More
SD Dept of Health reported 4 COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths(including 1 in Brown County), while active cases & hospitalizations decrease, according to... Read More
SD Dept of Health reports 6 COVID-19 related deaths, active infections below 2,000
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 new COVID-related deaths(including 1 in Brown County), while active cases decrease while hospitalizations increase,... Read More
Zach Ducheneaux named Administrator of the USDA’s Farm Service Agency
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release)-A member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota has been appointed to serve as the Administrator of the US Department of Agriculture’s... Read More
Northwestern Energy Tom Glanzer recap the week of rolling blackouts in region
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Electric utilities across the region had to react quickly this week with rolling blackouts to maintain the integrity of the grid. Tom Glanzer with... Read More
Senator Thune adjusting to role as Minority Whip in the US Senate
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune has a new role in the Senate this year, that of assistant minority leader. He says it does have a different feel. A one point... Read More
SD Dept of Health reported 6 COVID-19 related Deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations both went down, according to figures released by the... Read More
SD Soybeans President talks about the upcoming Ag Outlook
ABERDEEN, S. D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming later on this month, the South Dakota Soybean Association is hosting Ag Outlook. President Jordan Scott tells us due to COVID-19 the event... Read More
Rapid City Police Department provides update on Reta McGovern murder
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The murder of 82 year-old Reta McGovern via cut to the throat on Feb. 10th sent shockwaves through the generally quiet neighborhood she lived in. The crime... Read More
SD Lawmakers trying to figure out what to do with excess money
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators have the unique problem of almost too much money this year. Due to federal Covid-19 funds and good sales tax returns, there could be... Read More
SD House Ag Committe unanimously approve bill to build bio products lab at SDSU
PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The House Ag and Natural Resources Committee gives first hearing to a bill that would build a bio products laboratory at the South Dakota State University... Read More
Marijuana a major topic of discussion of South Dakota representatives
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Marijuana has become a major topic of discussion for South Dakota lawmakers. Amendment “A” which legalized recreational marijuana has been held up by a... Read More