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WEBSTER, S.D.(Mike Tanner, AlphaMedia & Audio from Dakota Radio Group)–The Day County Sheriff’s Office issued a news release today detailing the extensive five week search for a missing woman whose body was ultimately found late last week. Forty six year-old Amy Dougherty disappeared December 23rd in blizzard conditions as she was driving to work in… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Later this month Aberdeen Central high school will be hosting the Valentine Bistro. Aberdeen Central Vocal Director Susan Appl provides the details of this event. Appl tells us the dates of this event. Cost is $10 and must be reserved in advance. You can call Aberdeen Central High School at 725-8100 and ask… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- One of two men accused of shooting and killing a man in downtown Mitchell last month pleaded not guilty to several charges on Tuesday morning. 27-year old Jose Morales Acevedo is charged with 1st degree murder, 2nd degree murder, and manslaughter. On the night of January 9th, Acevedo and another man allegedly went… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Argus Leader)- A bill that would recognize Juneteenth as a working holiday in South Dakota has passed the Senate. Senate Bill 71, which passed 26-8 on Monday afternoon, will now go to the House. It will mark June 19, when in 1865, slaves in Texas were informed that the Civil War had ended and… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(LifeWRX)- A bill that would allow non-resident landowners to harvest deer in South Dakota was held over in committee this morning in Pierre. The House Ag and Natural Resources committee took more than 90 minutes of testimony and discussion Tuesday morning in Pierre but will not call a vote on HB1047 until Thursday. HB1047… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) and 83 House Republicans(Congressman Dusty Johnson is among them) to introduce the Keystone XL Pipeline Construction and Jobs Preservation Act. This legislation authorizes the construction and operation of the Keystone XL Pipeline and declares that a Presidential… Read more »
WASHINGTON(Press Release) — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today reintroduced the Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act, legislation to address the shortage of trained workers necessary to fill next-generation jobs in the telecommunications industry in communities throughout… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)-South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says executive actions by President Biden and democrats ramming bills through Congress isn’t a definition of unity. The President has proposed a one point nine trillion-dollar Covid relief bill, while Senate republicans are supporting a six hundred billion dollar proposal. Johnson says pushing Covid relief through the budget process… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would have set up four K – 12 schools in majority native American areas failed in the South Dakota Senate Monday. Senator V.J. Smith of Brookings says the schools would be a major step in helping native communities. Bill sponsor Senator Troy Heinert of Mission says the schools would help… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A voter-approved constitutional amendment permitting recreational marijuana is being challenged in Hughes County. The first hearing Constitutional Amendment A was held last week. The court challenge will make the job of South Dakota legislators difficult. District 24 Representative Will Mortentson of Pierre says a decision on ‘A’ will come after this year’s Legislature… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases declines while hospitalization increases, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death toll now at 1,779. The state had 116 new confirmed cases and 348 recoveries, lowering active infections 2,600. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Vitalant are looking for people to donate blood. Abbie Arneson with Vitalant tells us how much blood is needed each week. Arneson tells us how long the blood is good for after donation. Arneson also explain how the donated blood can deals with COVID-19. Arneson tells the ways you can schedule an appointment… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)-Some central South Dakota lawmakers are working to improve some vital railroad lines through the middle of the state. Senate Bill 93 would appropriate nearly six-million dollars for upgrading of the Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern main line between Fort Pierre in Stanley County and Midland in Haakon County. District 24 Senator Mary Duvall… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio)-Starting today Aberdeen Ride Line will require anyone needing service will be require to wear a face covering. Ride Line manager Tom Wanttie told the Aberdeen City Council where the directive comes from. Councilman Josh Rife ask if Ride Line has enough available to begin with. Councilman Mark Remily offers up a possible… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)-This week will be a full five-day week for South Dakota legislators and is also the deadline for bill introductions. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says the pace of the session has been pretty slow. Cwach says the pandemic has changed some of his routines. Democrats have introduced a bill calling for a statewide… Read more »
