OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to show growth, there may be some problems this year. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says inflation will be a limiting factor. Goss says long term interest rates won’t feel the same impact, at least not right away. Goss says there… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. – United States Representative Dusty Johnson will speak at the grand opening event of the Northern State University Center for Public History and Civic Engagement. Johnson will speak at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, in the Centennial Rooms of Northern’s Avera Student Center. He will discuss the importance of civic engagement and current… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- A bill that would require legislative redistricting to be handled by a joint committee of house and senate lawmakers easily clears House State Affairs Wednesday morning. Each chamber produced their own map last year, nearly leading to a deadlock. House Bill 1007 is the work of District Four Representative Fred Deutsch of Florence.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill to banish the so-called “bingo tax” passed the South Dakota Senate Tuesday with unanimous support.  District 20 Senator Josh Klumb of Mitchell says currently manufactures of bingo equipment and distributes of that same equipment must buy licenses to do so. Klumb says Senate Bill 37 doesn’t wipe out all bingo regulation.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)-  Tonight, Congressman Dusty Johnson will be hosting another Tele-Town Hall beginning at 7PM,  the number used to join the Tele-Town Hall is 1-833-946-1543.  No topic is off limit and will run for about an hour.  

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX & KCCR)- South Dakota legislators on a special House Committee considering the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg spent several hours questioning the investigation of that fatal car – pedestrian crash in September of 2020.  Ravnsborg pled no contest to misdemeanor charges in connection with the death of Joe Boever. John Daily of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Two of three bills intended to increase protections to parties involved in grain selling and buying have been approved by the South Dakota Senate.  Senate Bill 35 would increase the maximum fine for certain grain buyer violations. District 24 Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre says the bill would allow the state Public Utilities… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Presentation sisters will be hosting a Regenerative Agriculture Discussion on Thursday, January 27th at Dakota Event Center in Aberdeen. Jared Hohn, Integral Ecology Project Director, talks about what regenerative agriculture is all about. Hohn talks about the state of South Dakota needs to improve regenerative agriculture. Jamie Risse with Presentation sisters talks… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- With the rising number of Covid-19 infections, health care professionals are urging people to get tested. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says there are symptoms to pay attention to, Healy says the omicron variant has some distinctive symptoms. Healy has advice for those that may have… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Covid-19 infections continue to rise and that continues to put pressure on health care providers. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they are feeling the pressure. Ekeren says the infection numbers and hospitalizations spiked quickly. Ekeren says they are also caring for a large number of out patients.… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem proposed a six percent increase in state aid to education along with similar raises for state employees and community health care workers. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls says that’s not enough. Nesiba says many of those workers have been at the front of the Covid-19 fight.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(The House Select Committee on Investigation is moving to the public phase of the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton, says the process is more than just criminal law. Cwach says they plan to give a report to the full House. Cwach says the committee could… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Farmers in the northeast part of South Dakota are expressing opposition to the pipeline being suggested by Summit Carbon Solutions. Ed Fischbach, farmer from northern Spink County talks about they received their notice. Fischbach list reasons why he’s against it.  First he talks about how this violate the individual’s property rights. Fischback talks… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Beginning January 18, the Department of Revenue reopens their Aberdeen Office to individuals and businesses who have any tax related questions at their new location. The new location, 420 S Roosevelt Street, is open to the public. Office visits are open to walk-ins and appointments. Individuals and businesses can receive assistance… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Ryan Mechaley, a veteran Highway Patrol officer who is campaigning for Pennington County Sheriff, asked Pennington County voters to be frank with themselves at the election box. Mechaley wasted no time in sharing his own perspective during an appearance on the Rapid City Morning News. Mechaley said there are voices within the… Read more »