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ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern State University Music Department will present the 10th and Almost Annual Bach’s Lunch, honoring the 336th birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach, at 12pm on Wednesday, March 17. The performance will take place in the Jewett Theater in the NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center. Performers will include: Kenneth Boulton and… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature is mandated to redraw election boundaries this year, but the US Census bureau is not making it easy. Official population counts won’t be available until late this year, which will shorten the time to adopt the new maps. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton is a member of the legislative… Read more »
YANKTON. S.D.(WNAZX)- The Corps of Engineers is getting the Missouri River reservoirs ready for spring runoff and potential flooding. Kevin Low, with the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center, says the mountain snowpack normally peaks in the next few weeks. Low says flood risk right now is very low. Low says the current outlook indicates some… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced today that she will appoint Gregg Magera to serve as judge for the Fifth Judicial Circuit. “Gregg has spent his life in the pursuit of justice, first in private practice and then as a magistrate judge,” said Governor Noem. “I appreciate his willingness to serve the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota House of Representatives has approved delaying impeachment proceedings against South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. House Resolution 7001 was brought by District 24 Representative Will Mortenson of Pierre who was the only member of the House to comment on the action Monday on the House Floor. Ravnsborg’s first court appearance… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill dealing with transgender people and sports was smoked out to the Senate floor, debated and passed. The bill, HB1217 is called “to promote fairness in women’s sports.” Senator V.J. Smith of Brookings said there is no rush to pass the bill while legal challenges are underway. Senator Maggie Sutton of Sioux… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Finding agreement on the rules for medical marijuana will be one of the tough issues South Dakota lawmakers will have to settle this week. A bill is being debated that would delay the implementation until January first. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Mike Diedrich of Rapid City says they are looking for a balance.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are back in Pierre for the final four days of the main run of the 2021 session. A budget has to be written and approved before the Thursday deadline. Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says there are still details to be settled. Hunhoff says some agencies may… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths over the weekend, while active cases & hospitalizations declined, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,901. The state had 222 new cases and 257 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,067. Those hospitalized in… Read more »
SISSETON, S.D.(Press Release) – A Herman, MN man has been identified as the person who died Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash north of Sisseton. Preliminary crash information indicated that a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, traveling northbound on Interstate 29, was parked on the shoulder of the road due to a flat tire. The driver was… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While a bill eliminating designated democratic representation on the South Dakota Board of Regents was killed in committee, Senate Minority Leader Troy Heinert of Mission, says its part of a troubling trend. Heinert says republicans don’t represent a majority of registered voters in the state. Heinert says state government works better with more… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that could make major changes to state employee health benefits made it through the legislature with few details and little debate. Eric Olilla, Executive Director of the South Dakota State Employees Organization, says it appears the bill would return employee health premium payments to the state. Olilla says the details didn’t… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators will have to come up with final passage of rules for medical marijuana this week. Changes were proposed to the legislation introduced by the passage of “IM26” by voters last November. House Minority Leader Jamie Smith of Sioux Falls says some members don’t respect the voters. Smith says legislators… Read more »
WASHINGTON (AP) — An exhausted Senate has narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. The vote gives President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies a victory that they say is crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums. Final passage came after the Senate voted all night on a series… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased while hospitalizations remained the same, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,896. The state had 149 new cases and 134 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,109. Those hospitalized in… Read more »
