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WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- A South Dakota grocery store chain has launched several programs aimed at easing food insecurity, targeted at Native American reservations. R.F. Buche, President of Buche Foods, appeared by video before the US House Rules Committee to talk about what they are doing. He says they have a program to bridge the gap when… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A new report confirms that hunger is still a problem in South Dakota. The study from hungerfreeamerica dot com says almost ninety-five thousand people are short of food in the state including many families with kids. Megan Kjose, Development Director with Feeding South Dakota, says they are still seeing a growing need. Kjose… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Sioux Falls Police say foul play is not suspected in the death of a man found dead in a car fire. The body of Chad Walter Taggatz, 38, of Sioux Falls, was found in a burned-out car during the early morning hours of December 23rd. The car was… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A proposed rule from the South Dakota Department of Health to further restrict the use of abortion pills got stuck in the legislatures Rules Review Committee. Nancy Turbak Berry of Watertown, representing Planned Parenthood, told the committee the rule changes are not necessary. Hers were the only public comments. Representative Jon Hansen of… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The House Select Committee on Investigation of the South Dakota legislature meets today and tomorrow to discuss possible impeachment actions against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee Co-Chair, Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton, says there is a lot of ground to cover. Stevens says they need to hear from lawyer Sara Frankenstein of Rapid… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no 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 2,468. The state had 1,265 new cases and 1,219 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,271. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council received the yearly report from the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce. Marketing Director Lisa Anderson talk about how the chamber is promoting the city. Anderson talks about how the city is following suit to what the state of South Dakota Tourism is going after. Anderson talks about… Read more »
KANSAS CITY, M.O.(WNAX)- The outbreak of dozens of tornadoes across the region earlier this month was very unusual and may be signs of what is ahead. Doug Kluck, Climate Services Director for the Central Region of the National Weather Service (in Kansas City) says storms like that may be connected to a changing climate. Kluck… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- After a surge earlier this fall, gas prices have begun to fall in many areas. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says they are seeing that in the state and across the country. Steward says crude oil prices have stabilized. Steward says demand growing from the pandemic recovery was pushing prices up.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Officers of the South Dakota Municipal League met earlier this month in Pierre to talk about issues going into the 2022 legislative session. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon is First Vice President of the group and says there is agreement that local governments need more help from the state in handling incoming federal… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the first day of the 2022 South Dakota legislative session is over two weeks away, a key committee will get a jump start next week. Joint Committee on Appropriations Co-Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says they have several days of hearings set for next week. Hunhoff says they will have many… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The 2022 election is some 11 months away, but state legislators are beginning to think about whether they will seek to try and return to the State Capitol a year from now. Representative Will Mortenson of Pierre says “sign me up!”. Fellow House member Mike Weisgram of Fort Pierre is also planning to… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 13 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,469. The state had 509 new cases and 362 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,224. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- It appears that South Dakota legislators will again be debating a number of so called “social issues” in the 2022 session. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry says they have joined the dialogue out of necessity. Owen says a number of hot button issues are under discussion.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre has now released the shows they’ll be performing in 2022. Brian Schultz, Associate Artistic/Managing Director of the theatre talks about those shows. Schultz talks about the 1st show of the year coming up in February. Schultz discuss the show coming for the spring, summer, & fall of next year.… Read more »
