PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- A Senate bill dealing with fees for the Secretary of States office was hoghoused on the House floor and became an effort to eliminate the state sales tax on food. Representative Jon Hansen of Dell Rapids led the effort. Representative Scott Odenbach of Spearfish supported the amendment. Representative Michael Derby of Rapid City… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would protect students and employees at institutions of higher education from divisive concepts got final approval in the South Dakota Senate Monday. Senator Jessica Castleberry of Rapid City was one of the prime sponsors. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says the change will enhance education at the states universities. Senator… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton County democrats gathered on Saturday to talk about the upcoming elections, sign petitions and welcome their new county chair. Sarah Mechtenberg says they have their challenges. Mechtenberg says they want to expand their appeal. Mechtenberg says are looking for new people and ideas. Mechtenberg says they are looking for candidates for the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theater & Hardly Working Promotions present Triple Bypass on Sunday, March 13th at the Capitol Theatre. The performance will begin at 2:30pm. Playwright Deena Ronayne previews what the play is about. Ronayne announced the play will go live in different locations after being performed virtually last year. ACT Managing Director… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Dry conditions across the Missouri River basin continue to be reflected in the predictions for runoff into the river. Ryan Larson with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says their forecast continues to shrink. Larson says they anticipate lower than normal river flows all season. Larson says mountain snow pack has been below… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The final witness called by the defense conceded that the knife in Jon Schumacher’s pocket wasn’t important when it came to the series of events that led to his death. Defense attorneys presented their witnesses Monday, concluding with expert testimony from self-defense instructor Massad Ayoob, who spoke about the factors that… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- Anti-Critical Race Theory legislation is now going to the Governor’s desk. The 97th Legislature of the State of South Dakota is passing House Bill 1012, which is supposed to protect students and employees at institutions of higher education from divisive concepts. House Bill 1012 outlines “divisive concepts” institutions aren’t allowed to promote through… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, the South Dakota House debated SB211 which would allow employees to be exempt from the Covid-19 vaccine if the employers elect to make it mandatory.  This bill was the one that was pushed by Governor Noem during her State of the State address. Representative & Majority Whip Rebecca Reimer presented the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Tetiana Althoff was on the phone with family members when she heard the sirens. It was 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 24 in west-central Ukraine where her family lives. Russia had invaded a few hours earlier, at 4 a.m. Althoff has moved to northeastern South Dakota since 2009 after graduating from a law school… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- This week could be the battle of the budgets as South Dakota legislators work to wrap up the final four days of the main run of the 2022 session. The House and Senate are working on separate budgets and as Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says, she’s not sure where that will go.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A plan to spend up to two hundred million dollars for housing in South Dakota got hung up in the House last week. House Minority Leader Jamie Smith of Sioux Falls says that was disappointing. Smith says the program would benefit all parts of the state. Smith says the issue has had several… Read more »

DOLAND, S.D.(Press Release) – BASEC (Beadle and Spink Enterprise Community) recently announced they have expanded their service area, effective immediately. The new areas being serviced include 3 new communities: Northville, Mellette, and Ashton, and 9 townships: Northville, Mellette, Athol, Jefferson, Groveland, Three Rivers, Exline, Redfield, and Lodi. “We have had a lot of phone calls… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Centers for Disease Control have changed the guidelines for face mask use and vaccinations as Covid-19 infections numbers fall. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says the changes are based on local conditions. Healy says the guidelines follow several risk factors. Healy says vaccines are still… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Besides coming up with a budget for the next year state lawmakers are still trying to get a workforce housing bill passed.  The South Dakota House last week spent a great deal of time trying to pass Senate Bill 53; which carried 200-million dollars for housing.  District 24 Representative Mike Weisgram of Fort… Read more »