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November 3, 2021

Representative Mike Stevens talks about the 9 man committee dealing with the impeachment of Jason Ravnsborg

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota House Speaker Spencer Gosch has appointed eight members to a committee that will determine if and how the House will proceed with impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. One of those appointed is Representative Mike Stevens of  Yankton. He says they have few guidelines. Stevens says there is very little… Read more »

November 3, 2021

SD businesses dealing with inflation & supply chain issues

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Inflation and supply chain issues may be chronic problems for businesses and consumers. Curt Everson, a member of the Governors Council of Economic Advisors, says he has seen examples of the supply issues. Everson, former President of the South Dakota Bankers Association, says ag producers are running into problems as they plan for… Read more »

November 3, 2021

Red Ribbon Skirt Society concern about missing indigenous children

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Last week, a native, teenage girl went missing from the Rapid City area. Thankfully her disappearance was brief, and she has returned home with her family. For Lily Mendoza though, founder of the Red Ribbon Skirt Society, each case must be met with the same response. The Red Ribbon Skirt Society focuses… Read more »

November 3, 2021

SD Retailers Association announce job incentive plan

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Another incentive plan to help hire workers has been announced. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says this is aimed at front line workers. Sanderson says its simple for workers to sign up. Sanderson says their incentive is separate from any other being offered. Sanderson says businesses in places… Read more »

November 3, 2021

SD Board of Regents express concerns about schools in Sioux Falls & Rapid City

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Educational facilities in Rapid City and Sioux Falls operated by the Board of Regents will continue to evolve and change their operations. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher told the legislatures Government Operations and Audit Committee the centers have not met their expectations. Maher says the Rapid City center has begun the change in… Read more »

November 2, 2021

Karl’s TV & Appliance accepting wheelchairs for Hope Haven

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Hope Haven International Ministries is doing the 7th annual wheelchair drive.  Karl’s TV & Appliance has been a supporter of it every year. Marketing Manager Brooke Kooima tells us what Hope Haven is all about. Kooima tells us how the partnership with Karl’s came about. Kooima tells us where the wheelchair goes once… Read more »

November 2, 2021

Commissioner Rachel Kippley is the new manager of the Brown County Fair

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Rachel Kippley, who is currently vice chairwoman of the Brown County Commission, has been appointed as the full-time Brown County Fair manager and parks assistant superintendent. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon, after the Brown County Commission met in executive session. Kippley’s appointment as fair manager is effective immediately. She will… Read more »

November 2, 2021

Hughes County Jail looking to increase their costs

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The cost to keep the accused in Pierre at the Hughes County Jail may be going up.  Sheriff Patrick Callahan started the discussion with the Hughes County Commission Monday night. Callahan would like to see the fee for housing an inmate increased about ten-dollars. Callahan says he wants to do what’s best for… Read more »

November 2, 2021

Emergency responders from across the state met in Pierre last week

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Emergency medical responders from across the state got together last week in Pierre for their annual conference. Wayne Ames from Miller is the District 4 president for the South Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association. He says most of their members are volunteers. Ames says there are varying levels of emergency medical responders. Ames… Read more »

November 2, 2021

Watertown teens found near Castlewood

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown Police Department’s search for the missing teens Jaden Schroll (17 years old) and her boyfriend Terence First in Trouble (17 years old) has now ended. The teens have been missing since early October 31st. A vehicle description of a 2019 Black Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk with Watertown Ford dealer plates was provided… Read more »

November 2, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 8 new COVID-19 related deaths

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 2,249. The state had 718 new cases and 680 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,513. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

November 2, 2021

VFW Post 17 to sell buddy poppies beginning on Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Starting this Thursday the VFW Post 17 will be selling buddy poppies to help support veterans in the community. Mayor Travis Schaunaman made the proclamation during Monday’s night City Council meeting. Jeff Harms with the VFW Post 17 talks about veterans needing help this time of year. Harms talks about how the buddy… Read more »

November 2, 2021

AAA reporting more deer on the roads this year compare to last year

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Longer nights, cooler temperatures and ongoing harvest combine to get more deer moving across roads and highways. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says lots of drivers are hitting deer. Steward says those deer hits are expensive. Steward says there are prime times for deer movements. Steward says while it may be… Read more »