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YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Another strong surge in sales taxes in April. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says the same month last year was in the depths of the pandemic. Leon says they normally see an upturn into spring and summer. Leon says the “Triple B” tax, based on tourism and recreation also finally crossed into positive… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Diversity efforts and offices on state university campuses has the attention of some lawmakers. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, says policy committees should take the lead. Hunhoff says there were amendments introduced to defund the diversity efforts. Hunhoff says members of her committee can send a message through… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At the Aberdeen City Council, the first reading on who to lease the hangar at the Aberdeen Regional Airport was discussed. 2 bids were submitted. One by Qwest Aviation & the other by Darrell Hillestead. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager revealed what the two bid were and the recommendation made by the Airport… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Major changes were made to insurance options for South Dakota state employees this year, with more costs moving to workers. Eric Olilla, Executive Director of the South Dakota State Employees Organization, says those changes were made while the state was swimming in new dollars. Olilla says the insurance costs could have been covered… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Visible construction is underway just below the face of Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River near Yankton. Gavins Point Operations Manager Tom Curran says its part of the repair and upgrades to the under dam drainage system. Curran says most of that work should be done by mid-summer. Curran says the work… Read more »
WARNER, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Chris Reder and Dr. Tracy Diefenbach have gone above and beyond to give back to our Veterans. On May 22nd we can get together and give back and take some cleaning and upkeep off their plate. Plans and projects for the property have not been set, some ideas are: Move old vehicles Tear… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health(through Friday). The death total currently at 1,993. The state had 42 new cases and 102 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 828. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
WARNER, S.D.(AberdeenAmericanNews)- Grant Seaman has joined the DTOM 22/0 Foundation Board of Directors. The group a nonprofit organization to help struggling veterans. Seaman was raised in Warner, where he attended high school. He went to college at South Dakota State University. Currently, he is the President of BankNorth. Seaman has been involved with The Salvation Army,… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A man from New York state has been arrested after a rolling a stolen vehicle four miles north of Pierre Friday morning. Department of Public Safety spokesman Tony Mangan says a 2005 Chevy Silverado pick-up truck was traveling south on Grey Goose Road when it attempted a left hand turn to go east… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Democratic National Committee will contribute at least twenty-three million dollars over the next four years to all fifty state parties. South Dakota Democratic Party Chairman Randy Seiler says it will help continue their momentum. The DNC agreement also creates a “Red State Fund” aimed at traditionally republican states. Seiler says that is… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Many states, including South Dakota are ending the extra federal unemployment payments as an incentive to get more people back to work. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says any available workers will find a job. Sanderson says higher pay is only one incentive used to get people back… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- A Davison County Commissioner charged with 2nd offense DUI will be able to perform community service in lieu of serving time in jail. Kim Weitala appeared in Davison County Court on Tuesday. She has performed more than 80 hours of community service and told Judge Donna Bucher that she has been sober for… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- A trial date was set for a Mitchell man charged with obstruction after he refused to leave a Mitchell School Board meeting last September after not complying with the school district’s mask mandate. Reed Bender’s jury trial was set for August 2nd at the Davison County Courthouse in downtown Mitchell. Mitchell police attempted… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,991. The state had 47 new cases and 91 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 890. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenAmericanNews)- The Aberdeen Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss a city ordinance Tuesday that essentially provides guidance to city offices about medical marijuana establishments until state rules are in place. Voters in South Dakota approved the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana in separate ballot measures in November. While the ballot measure concerning… Read more »
