PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT & KXLG)- A bill that would expand Medicaid health coverage eligibility to people who live below 133% of the federal poverty level was defeated in the South Dakota Senate this week.  The issue will now be before voters in the November election.  During her weekly press conference on Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem said… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill that if approved would have ditched a requirement for front license plates in South Dakota has been killed by the Senate Transportation Committee.  Senate Bill 191 was a constituent bill brought by Senator Jim Bolin of Canton.   Thomas Frisch of Dakota Dunes was the only proponent of the bill. Jason Husby,… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- American diplomacy is in overdrive today, attempting to head off a threatened invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says Russian leader Vladimir Putin has to be stopped. Johnson says economic sanctions have to be led by European allies. Johnson says any impacts to the US from a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- A legislative committee is pushing forward a bill that would decriminalize and regulate marijuana in South Dakota. The bill passed the Senate Commerce and Energy committee with a vote of 5 to 3. Senate Bill 3 reduces the charge for possessing small amounts of marijuana from a felony to a misdemeanor for people… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony treats you to a “Night at the Oscars,” featuring some of the most beloved themes from movies conducted by director, Dr. Christopher Stanichar. The concert takes place on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. There will be a Pre-Concert… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota’s COVID hospitalization rate is down 31% over the past 14 days. As hospitalizations due to the coronavirus continue to drop, most who are hospitalized continue to be those that are unvaccinated. South Dakota Department of Health Interim Health Secretary Joan Adam: At least 71% of South Dakotan’s have received at least… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The March Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, March 3rd  from 12-1 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. Guest speaker will be Brown County Commissioner Doug Fjeldheim. Lunch will be served. Cost is $20 for Chamber members and $25… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The annual debate over dropping the sales tax on food in South Dakota ended in the Senate Taxation Committee Wednesday. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls, the prime sponsor, said the money is there to sustain dropping the four and a half cent state tax on groceries. Presentation Sister Lynn Marie Welbig supports… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While active Covid-19 infection numbers are dropping sharply, hospitals will again be behind that trend. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says the latest surge of infections was spread across all age ranges. Ekeren says their inpatient numbers have been up in all their departments. Ekeren says research continues… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- Lack of snow cover is widespread across much of the northern plains. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says bare soil leads to deeper frost levels. Edwards says the climate outlooks don’t show much change through the end of the month. Edwards says this is normally the driest time of year anyway. There… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School District has now dropped the mandatory face mask policy, but a Covid-19 policy is still in place. The 4-1 vote came after several public comments were made attacking the policy and board members for supporting it, insinuating the decision was made to get federal grants. Crandall says the pandemic infection… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- A resolution that redefines when life begins has passed South Dakota’s House State Affairs Committee.  The 8 to 4 vote sends the bill to the House floor. If approved by both the House and Senate, the proposed amendment to the state constitution would go before voters at the next general election. Following the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently voted in support of the following Legislative Bills being discussed in the South Dakota Legislature:   House Bill 1288 – $30 Million for a Northeast Regional Jail Facility located in Aberdeen Senate Bill 44 – $29.5 Million for the demolition and the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University’s Student Success Center has officially opened in its new centralized location on campus.     Advising Center/Navigate: Mewaldt-Jensen 122 American Indian Circle Program: Mewaldt-Jensen 112 Career Services: Mewaldt-Jensen 102 TRIO Student Support Services: Technology Center 159 TRIO Upward Bound: Mewaldt-Jensen 103 Tutoring Services, Academic Support, Supplemental Instruction and the Math Help Center:… Read more »