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HIGHMORE, S.D.(Argus Leader)- The South Dakota attorney general facing misdemeanor charges after authorities say he struck and killed a pedestrian with his car last year is scheduled to appear in court later this month. Jason Ravnsborg, 44, is scheduled to make an initial appearance at 4 p.m. March 12 in Hughes County, according to South… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are still dealing with marijuana related bills as they head to next weeks adjournment of the main run of the session. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says there is no reason they can’t set the rules for medical marijuana by July first. A bill is in play that would delay… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Embattled Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg has resisted calls to step away from his job as he navigates his way through legal troubles. Ravnsborg is charged with three misdemeanors for hitting and killing a man with his car on a highway near Highmore nearly six months ago. Governor Kristi Noem was asked today if she’s… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Former South Dakota Democratic Party Executive Director Pam Cole has joined “Dakotans for Health” a group pushing a Medicaid expansion ballot issue. Cole says she is starting to organize the effort. Cole wants to have a network of people working the petition drive. Cole says there are too many people in the state… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The full Senate will get a chance to debate the proposed merger of the South Dakota Ag Department with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The Senate Ag & Natural Resources Committee Thursday morning debated a Senate Resolution of Disapproval to the merger proposed by Governor Kristi Noem. Senator Troy Heinert of… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The 2021 Aberdeen Area and Northern State University Job Fair will take place 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, in the NSU Barnett Center. NSU Career Services is partnering with Hub City Radio, SD Job Services/Department of Labor, and the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce on the event to bring a… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that supporters say would promote fairness for women in sports was defeated Wednesday in the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee. The bill would restrict trans gender student’s participation in women’s sports. Bill sponsor, Representative Rhonda Milstead of Hartford told the committee the bill wouldn’t ban anyone from competition. Committee member,… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased while hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,896. The state had 232 new cases and 166 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,056. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen mayor Travis Schaunaman set to deliver the State of the City address today at the Ramkota Hotel Convention Center at 12pm. The address will air on our HubCityRadioNews Facebook page & KSDN 930AM/102.1FM.
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The race is on between Covid-19 vaccinations and another infection surge. South Dakota State Epidemiologist Dr Josh Clayton says more rapid vaccinations will tamp down that infection curve. Clayton says Covid variants are still a threat. Clayton says there may be some infection increases and decreases from week to week for some time.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that removes many restrictions on home schooling passed the South Dakota House and is on the way to the Governor. Representative Rebecca Reimer of Chamberlain, one of the prime sponsors, says the bill makes four minor changes. Representative Linda Duba of Sioux Falls says not all students do well in home… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- A major intrusion into federal computer systems is still being investigated. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says they know who made the hack. Rounds, a member of the Armed Services Committee, says there is no evidence of damage yet. Rounds says they haven’t been told what the Russians may have gained from the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Senate has approved a bill to appropriate funds so the Board of Regents can update the South Dakota State University Cottonwood Field Station in Jackson County. Senator Gary Cammack of Union Center says the research complex was heavily damaged by severe weather last week. Cammack says the Cottonwood Field Station… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislative budget writers are grinding through the details to come up with a final version next week. Governor Kristi Noem proposed a two-point four percent increase for state workers, community service providers and state aid to education. Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says they will probably stick to… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Dr. Alyssa Kiesow has been named the new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Northern State University. Kiesow was selected from a strong pool of national candidates, bringing a wealth of experience as a faculty member and leader, said NSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr.… Read more »
