PIERRE, S.D.(KOTA)- At the Governor’s budget address, Governor Kristi Noem, laying out her spending priorities for the next legislative session, said the continued funding of law enforcement is among her priorities. Noem said she believes the Department of Corrections is in need of over a half billion dollars in improvements. Noem said now is the… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Department of Social Services has had an outside consultant looking at the operations of the Human Services Center in Yankton. Department Secretary Laurie Gill appeared before the Joint Appropriations Committee of the legislature in Pierre Monday. She says workforce availability and changes in care were reflected in the report. Gill says the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Several state agencies appeared before the Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature Monday in Pierre. The Board of Regents was mandated by last years “SB55” to produce a report on program duplication and efficiencies for the 2022 session. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says they have come up with a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Trustees of the South Dakota Retirement System approved a three-point five percent increase in benefit payments effective July first. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton, who was at the Trustee meeting last week, says that increase is remarkable. Bolin says investments showed a big return for part of the year. Bolin says those… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem delivered her budget proposal for 2022 and beyond. Governor Noem talked about how strong the economy is. Governor Noem credits the economy to the people of South Dakota. Noem talked the biggest annual sale growth the state had in fiscal year 2021. Noem talked about the revenue coming… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At the City Council meeting Monday, City Attorney Ron Wager provided an update on the cannabis industry. Wager talks about the application process. Wager reminds everyone that the applications must be approved by both the city and the state. The city has 6 dispensaries planned and if there are more than 6 applicants,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council approved the city redistricting map created by the committee. Attorney Ron Wager talked about the process. Chairman of the Redistricting Committee, Josh VanLoeden told the council the parameters used to determine the lines. VanLoeden talked about the task the committee was responsible for. The City Council… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council discussed the Tif(Tax Increment Finance) #35. Aberdeen City Manager Joseph Gaa told the council this tif was a little different than other tifs in the past. Gaa let the council this is categorized as commercial property rather than residential. Aberdeen attorney Jay Gelhaus feels this would… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Most of us get those annoying calls on our cell phones and land lines wanting to sell car warranties or satellite tv. Robo calls are increasing in frequency and South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says they are hearing about it too. Nelson says new technology is coming online. Nelson says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- People who depend on the South Dakota State Retirement System will get a decent raise next year. The system trustees approved a three-point five percent increase in benefits starting next July first. State investments rose over two billion dollars last year and now stand at 14.6 billion dollars. Chief State Investment Officer Matt… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced the primary themes of her 2021 Budget Address: “South Dakota has the strongest economy in America right now, but that success does not stem from government. It stems from our people and from the Freedom that they enjoy. This year, as with years past, we will… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Covid-19 infections continue at a high rate across most of South Dakota. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they have a high patient count. Healy says they are seeing more parents bring their younger children in for vaccinations. Healy says parents that have been hesitating should… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- The first drug to offer some benefits to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease is now becoming available. Aduhelm was approved for use by the FDA earlier this year. Leslie Morrow, Executive Director of the Alzheimers Association of South Dakota, says it’s a glimmer of hope. Morrow says the drug is the first to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Police Chief Dave McNeil recap the 2021 year in the Aberdeen Police Department. Chief McNeil recap what the police department did this year in Aberdeen. Chief McNeil talks about the support the Police Department gets from the Aberdeen City Council & the general public. Chief McNeil gave us an example. Chief McNeil… Read more »