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PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The House Select Committee on Investigation held two days of mostly closed-door meetings last week on the possible impeachment of South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says they needed the executive sessions to hear from the attorney hired by the committee. Cwach says they saw the… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- With the new year, South Dakota political candidates can start filing for election. Incumbent District 18 Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says she is planning to run again. Hunhoff says she feels she can still make a difference. Hunhoff is currently Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations. She was first elected to… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation announced the sixth annual Golden Apple Awards, recognizing individuals that are dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference in the Aberdeen School District. This year’s honorees are Renae Wensmann, JoAnn Kokales and Jennifer Weishaar. Each received $500 and an engraved golden apple. Renae Wensmann, Lincoln Elementary administrative assistant. Have you ever had someone at school… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- More than a week of South Dakota Snow Queen Festival activities begin Friday in Aberdeen. The 76th Snow Queen Festival features the Junior Snow Queen coronation on Saturday and continues with activities throughout the week, culminating with coronation of the next Senior Snow Queen on Jan. 15. Junior Snow Queen features 25 contestants… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The beginning of a new year means it’s time for 2022 camping reservations at Wylie Park, but, unlike past years when reservations could be made for the entire summer, only May camping dates will be available starting today. Dawn Thorstenson, concession manager for the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department said 2022… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s January Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, January 13 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Agtegra Innovation Center, 39278 133rd St. Food will be catered by Pizza Ranch and membership drawing is at $100. Sponsor and host is Agtegra Cooperative. Business After… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the nine state Mid America region from the Dakotas and Minnesota to Arkansas continues to show signs of growth. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss coordinates the monthly survey of business managers. Goss says job growth has slowed down a bit, but is still in positive territory. Goss says inflation… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 8 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,494. The state had 779 new cases and 316 recoveries, increasing active infections to 8,778. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature is scheduled to hold four days of budget hearings before the start of the 2022 session of the legislature. That has the attention of Eric Olilla, Executive Director of the South Dakota State Employees Organization. Olilla says while the committee can’t take official… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Finding help for those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease is the goal of the South Dakota Alzheimer’s Association. Executive Director Leslie Morrow says it is a public health issue. Morrow says the disease impacts more than just those that suffer from it. Morrow says they will be working with legislators in the 2022 session,… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Friday marks the midway point of Mayor Travis Schaunaman term as mayor of the city of Aberdeen. Mayor Schaunaman talks about how time has flown by so far. Mayor Schaunaman talks about how his campaign pledges leading to the 2019 elections. One of the things he promised is keeping government out of private… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite a bit of a slowdown this month, home sales have been at a record pace this year. Yankton realtor Mason Schramm says most sales were very quick. Schramm says potential buyers had to move very rapidly. Schramm says the interest by out of state buyers was consistent. Schramm says many families are… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The National Music Museum on the USD campus in Vermillion has named Dwight Vaught as their new director. He says he was attracted by the multiple roles of the museum. Vaught says he has been aware of the museum for some time. Vaught says the museum is an educational and research center and… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature will have a raft of bills and proposals dealing with workforce housing. State Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Dave Owen says most hourly workers have been priced out of the housing market. Owen says the Governor’s three hundred million dollar plan would be a three way partnership. The… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The Aberdeen Police Department has received at least one reports of a new phone call scam in which callers pose as employees of the Aberdeen American News. Capt. Tanner Jondahl said the police department has only received one report of the scam so far, but issued a news release because the… Read more »
