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WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- South Dakota Senator John Thune made an appearance on Fox News yesterday, and the topic was the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Thune says the United States should give Ukraine whatever they need in their fight against the Russians. Thune says there has been a bipartisan effort by Congress to persuade the Biden administration… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the Brown County Fair Board announce the rock act that will be performing at this year fair. BCF President Suzanne Moen made the announcement. Opening act will be announced at a late date. The concert is sponsored by HubCityRadio & the South Dakota Army National Guard. Tickets go on sale beginning… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department announces that effective Friday March 18, 2022, spring load limits will be put in place. Businesses that need a business access permit or annual permit must apply for permits in order to comply with the load limit regulations
YANKTON, S.D.(KYNT)- South Dakota Democrats are rallying around federal spending packages and their impact on South Dakota. Lawmakers recently wrapped up their annual legislative session, where they set up programs to spend the money. The state received roughly $3.7 billion from the American Rescue Plan Act. Democratic State Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton was pleased… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KOTA)- A number of Black Hills veteran’s clinics could be closed as a result of an effort to centralize and cut costs. Mike Rounds, South Dakota Senator who sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said he feels rural communities are being picked on. Rounds said the contributions of rural and reservation American’s shouldn’t… Read more »
HURON, S.D.(WNAX)- It took almost the entire session, but the South Dakota legislature approved two hundred million dollars in funding for housing development. Representative Roger Chase of Huron chaired the summer study committee that came up with most of the legislation and says it was close at the end. Chase says they worked with legislators… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While Covid-19 infection numbers continue to fall, health care providers are thinking about the next wave. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says face masks should be part of any infection reaction. Healy says they are learning how different Covid is from other viruses. Healy says face… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the South Dakota House Select Committee on Investigation will meet again when legislators return to Pierre for veto day on March 28th Committee member, Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton, says the committee will turn over their report to the full House. Stevens says they will have a recommendation for the House… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota’s most famous accordionist Myron Floren has donated his collection to the National Music Museum on the USD campus in Vermillion. Lawrence and Schiller’s Scott Lawrence.
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an emotional appeal to Members of Congress today for more help in defending his country against the Russian invasion. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says it was a moving speech. Rounds says there are some effective weapons systems that can help. Rounds says the US shouldn’t worry about… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,679. The state had 35 new cases and 103 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,870. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Last week, SkyWest Airline Service announced the termination of nearly 30 routes across the U.S. due to pilot staffing issues. Aberdeen regional airport officials say this could have some affect on the Hub City. As far as concerns that SkyWest would shut down operation in Aberdeen, Transportation Director Rich… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Improvements are coming to the Brown County Fairgrounds. Fair Manager Rachel Kippley received approval Tuesday for several items that were not in the 2022 budget. During their weekly meeting, county commissioners discussed the possibility of using money set aside in a capital improvement fund for the fairgrounds or the county’s contingency fund to cover… Read more »
YANKTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The budget signed by President Biden last week includes almost twenty-two million dollars for ongoing construction of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System. Executive Director Troy Larson says they have plans ready to go. Larson says they have several more projects on their list. Larson says they expect another round of federal… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Meade 46-1 School Board held a public forum prior to their meeting last night to discuss the future need for more school space in Piedmont and Summerset. The meeting was held at the Stagebarn Middle School gymnasium, where the board heard comments from citizens concerned about the future growth. Among the… Read more »
