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WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson made it official this week with a low key, social media announcement that he is running for re-election. He says he would rather work than campaign. Johnson says he has a record he will run on. Johnson says being in Congress is frustrating at times, but he wants… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House debated and approved a bill that would limit bathroom and other facilities that can be used by trans gender students. Republican Representative Fred Deutsch of Florence, prime sponsor of the bill, said it was about private, personal spaces for students. Democratic Representative Jennifer Keintz of Eden said the bill… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The month of February is American Heart Month. the U.S. has commemorates February as American Heart Month for the last 58 years. Sanford Community Liason Bea Smith: Sanford Nurse practitioner Jordan Voss-Severson talks about why it is important to check on your heart. Voss-Severson talks about early detection. Smith talks about the truck… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The “Bingo Tax” bill just about got blacked out by the House Taxation Committee of the South Dakota Legislature Tuesday. Jason Evens with the Department of Revenue was the only proponent of the measure. The bingo tax and licensing fees netted the state approximately three-times what it does now back in the mid-90’s. … Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- When Texas froze up a year ago, it caused electric black outs and massive natural gas price spikes from the Mexican border to Canada. Tom Glanzer with Northwestern Energy says their gas customers are still helping pay back that tab. Glanzer says energy producers are seeing more unusual events. Glanzer says they continue… Read more »
WSHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Recent economic indicators showed inflation running now at about seven percent, up sharply in the last year. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he met with Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell about that and other issues. Thune says what Congress does in the next few months will have a direct impact on… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The Vermillion School District is in the middle of another two week period of mandatory face masks. That was in response to a jump in positive Covid-19 infections. Superintendent Damon Alvey says they have updated their isolation policies. Alvey says they are trying to keep the learning disruptions to a minimum. Alvey says… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The state House is passing one transgender bill on to the governor and another to the Senate. SB 46 passed 50 to 17 with no debate after being deferred last week, and will now pass on to the Governor’s desk to be signed. This bill mandates schools to designate sports as either male… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- It’s no secret hard drugs are a major issue in Western South Dakota, with the Rapid City Police Department taking preventative measures like the implementation of a Narcan program. However, on the other side of the coin are those risking their lives and freedom to fill the demand for product. One individual… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The democratic party leader in the South Dakota House of Representatives is running for Governor. At a news conference Tuesday in Pierre, Jamie Smith of Sioux Falls said his campaign isn’t about him. Smith believes good government starts at the top. Smith says if elected, he will respect the will of the people.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 10 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 2,660. The state had 1,756 new cases and 3,426 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 30,559. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Engels Event Company and sponsors Huff Construction Inc. and Ellwein Brothers Inc. for the February Business After Hours Mixer at their beautiful new space located at 209 S Main Street. These monthly mixers are held to encourage networking among the city’s business leadership and employees. It is an ideal way to establish… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The first month of the new year was not a good one for economic conditions in the Mid America region. Creighton University Professor Ernie Goss says his survey of business managers shows a distinct slow down. He says they also saw employment losses. Goss says their job index is dropping. Goss coordinates the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- After several hours of a closed-door meeting, the Special Investigative Committee of the South Dakota House agreed on their next actions. House Speaker Spencer Gosch of Glenham announced their first action. Gosch also announced more subpoenas. Members of the committee said last week they had received robocalls pushing them to impeach the Attorney… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Senator Lee Schoenbeck, the President Pro Temp of the South Dakota Senate appeared on radio to tackle different topics the South Dakota legislature is working on. Gov. Noem was recently hit with a restraining order approved by a federal judge from Planned Parenthood. Gov. Noem has made it known she wants South Dakota… Read more »
