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OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – In their first report of the year, the Corps of Engineers says all the flood storage space in the Missouri River reservoirs is available. Joel Knofczynski, an engineer in the Corps Omaha office, updated the water storage space. Knofczynski says they expect hydropower production from the mainstem dams to be slightly… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – When Congress passed the economic stimulus bill just before Christmas, they extended the deadline for states to spend the federal dollars to the end of this year. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says that give them more time to look at spending details. Hunhoff, the Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee,… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Besides individual bills, South Dakota legislators will also see bills from interim committees during the session. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton was Co-Chair of the “Mental Health of First Responders Task Force,” which produced several bills. Cwach says another bill would help set up peer support groups. Cwach says peer support… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – As part of her annual State of the State address Governor Kristi Noem has presented the second Governor’s Award for Heroism to fallen Hughes County Chief Deputy Lee Weber. The award was received by Lee’s wife Wendy behind a standing ovation from the joint legislative session. Last year was the first… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A woman accused of helping a murder suspect avoid police and then failing to report the crime in Pine Ridge is expected to plead guilty to criminal charges. According to court documents, Jamie Ann Richards, is expected to enter the plea Wednesday in federal court in Rapid City. She could… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The COVID numbers continued to drop according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. There were 244 confirmed cases and 595 recoveries, lowering the amount of active infections to 4,751, the lowest total in months. The number of people hospitalized in connection with the virus dropped by… Read more »
MADISON, S.D. (Press Release) – A Colton, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash southeast of Madison. A 2009 Chevy Impala was westbound on 241st Street and failed to stop at the intersection. It collided with a 2004 Buick LeSabre traveling southbound on South Dakota Highway… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While many major cities in South Dakota experienced tough times this past year because of the pandemic, Aberdeen had a solid year with sales tax revenue. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman talked about the past year. He said there are challenges and goals that lie ahead in the upcoming year. He also… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Despite FBI warnings of possible armed protests in the 50 state capitals in the coming days, South Dakota legislators say they don’t feel threatened. Representative Rhonda Milstead of Sioux Falls says she is not worried. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls says there is security inside and out. The Department of… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – While active COVID-19 infections in South Dakota continue to go down, health care officials are still asking people to continue taking precautions. Sanford Health Medical Director, Dr Mike Wilde says they still have Covid patients in their hospitals. Wilde says while the state is doing very well with vaccinations, it will… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Governor Kristi Noem will ask state lawmakers to set aside $100 million over the next few years to expand and upgrade broadband internet service across the state. Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says that type of spending is critical. Nelson says its not only a matter of network speed, but… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The 2021 session of the South Dakota legislature begins at noon today in Pierre. Long time legislative lobbyist and observer Dave Owen says there are a few issues getting a lot of attention. Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says there will be extra money to… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, has opened the Paycheck Protection Program loan portal today. To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans today, and Second Draw PPP Loans on Wednesday, Jan.… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota National Guard promoted Edwin VanDerWolde to the rank of brigadier general during a ceremony at Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls, Jan. 9. VanDerWolde serves as the director of the joint staff and is the principal advisor to the SDNG Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jeff Marlette… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s COVID-19 totals remained relatively unchanged according to numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 181 new confirmed cases and 119 recoveries, increasing active infections by about 60 to 5,102. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus went up by five to 242 and… Read more »
