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OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- For a 10th straight month, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, remained above growth neutral. Ernie Goss, director of Creighton University’s Economic Forecasting Group, says the index dropped slightly. Goss says many businesses are dealing with… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While attention is focused on finishing out a challenging academic year, many schools are already looking ahead to next fall. Marc Long, President of Mount Marty University in Yankton, says they are seeing increased student interest. Mount Marty will field a varsity football team for the first time this fall. Long says their… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – South Dakota Senator John Thune visited Sturgis Wednesday, speaking with area business leaders before touring the vaccination site at Monument Health. Thune visited with area leaders at the community center, where he spoke about current events in Washington and his thoughts on the new administration. Among the questions asked was the rising… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota House legislators had one vetoed bill to consider Monday when they gathered in Pierre for the final day of the 2021 Legislative Session. The House had to take action on Gov. Kristi Noem’s Style or Form Veto of HB1217 what’s become known as the transgender, fairness in women’s sports bill. District… Read more »
KIMBALL, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota State Railroad Board earlier this year sold the MRC rail line to Watco Transportation Service, a leading short line rail company. The line, from Mitchell to Presho, will be operated by Ringneck & Western Railroad. Todd Yeaton, Manager of Gavillon Grain in Kimball, and former Chairman of the state Railroad… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday the South Department of Health provided a briefing regarding the latest update on COVID-19. State epidemiologist Josh Clayton update on the increase in cases & hospitalization over the past 2 weeks. Dr. Clayton also said it’s important for pregnant women to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon tells… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents is meeting this week at Northern State University in Aberdeen. General Counsel Nathan Lukkes updated the board on their legislative agenda. Lukkes says funding the “Freedom Scholarship” was a major achievement. The Regents previously asked for one million dollars to start the scholarship, which was rejected. Lukkes… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths for the weekend, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,933. The state had 264 new cases and 178 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,522. Those hospitalized in connection… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- While the structural toll of the Rapid City area fires stands at one home and two outbuildings, the timeframe for evacuees returning home appears to have changed. Stephanie Cook is the public information officer for the fire incident management team, and encouraged effected families to stay connected on relevant social media for… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, District 3 House Representative Carl Perry & Drew Dennert appeared in our studios to discuss HB1217, “Fairness in Women’s Sports” bill and why it didn’t become law. The SD House defeated the Governor Noem’s style or form veto on a 69-2 vote. Perry… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While medical marijuana will become legal in South Dakota on July first, rules and regulations still need to be written. Former Attorney General Marty Jackley says he has supported similar efforts in the past. Jackley, who is running again for Attorney General, says recreational marijuana is still a threat. Jackley says state officials… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- During the final day of the 2021 South Dakota legislative session, Monday the Executive Board met to talk about summer studies. Representative Jamie Smith of Sioux Falls pushed to pick up on a housing study. Senator Ryan Maher of Isabel says their study in 2017 didn’t get very far. Senator Lee Schoenbeck of… Read more »
CLARK, S.D.(Press Release) – A Raymond, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Friday night in a one-vehicle crash northwest of Clark. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante was westbound on 171st Avenue, near the intersection with 417th Avenue, when the driver lost control. The vehicle went into the… Read more »
WAUBAY, S.D.(Press Release) – A Dayton, MN woman has been identified as the person who died Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash west of Waubay. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2007 Lincoln MKZ Sedan was westbound on Highway 12 when it crossed the center line and collided with an eastbound 2021 Peterbilt 389 semi-truck and… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Friday, Sen. John Thune and a number of other Republican U.S. Senators visited the U.S. Mexican border. This is what he saw. Thune said it was an eye-opening experience. Thune says President Joe Biden catered to the “extreme left wing” of the Democratic Party with his policy changes on the border. Thune… Read more »
