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PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators did a good job of spending hundreds of millions in one-time dollars this year. Dave Owen, President of the State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says they made good investments. Owen says they money was spread over a number of needs and projects. Owen, a long time lobbyist and… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The 2021 South Dakota legislature had more than three hundred million dollars in one time money to distribute, which was unprecedented. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says the legislature authorized funding medical and bioresearch equipment. Gestring says they Board of Regents will also get a boost in their maintenance and repair… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Monday night, Casey Weismantel, executive director of the Aberdeen Convention & Visitor Bureau provided an update on the tourism industry here in the Hub City. Weismantel talked about the positive numbers the bureau is receiving through social media. Weismantel showed the number of people visiting Aberdeen went up the 2nd half of the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A second option for contacting help in an emergency is now available in South Dakota. South Dakota Department of Public Safety Secretary Craig Price says you can now text your emergency to 911. Price says the service can help when a phone call is just not an option. The program will let you… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem defended her stance on womens and girls sports at a news conference in Sioux Falls. She says her decisions are made to help people. Noem had issued a style and from veto of HB 1217 which would limit trans gender females participation in sports. She says they… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is accepting applications for summer seasonal positions. A variety of positions are available, including baseball, softball and tee ball coaches, baseball and softball umpires, Park, Forestry, Cemetery and Golf maintenance workers, Wylie Park and Aquatic Center concession workers, tennis instructors, lifeguards, aquatic center cashiers, cultural… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department would like to notify all interested tennis players that sign-up for the Men’s and Women’s Spring Tennis League is currently going on. Persons interested in participating in the spring league must register at the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry office by 5:00 pm on Tuesday,… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- Governor Kristi Noem signed the bill authorizing the “Freedom Scholarships” at a ceremony in Sioux Falls last week. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says it’s a major achievement. T. Denny Sanford is donating one hundred million dollars to the endowment fund matched with fifty million dollars from the state and fifty… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Over the weekend the state reported 1 new COVID-related death(in Brown County), while active cases increased while hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,923. The state had 250 new cases and 237 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,244. Those… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- National Ag Day is coming up Tuesday here in Aberdeen. Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce Director of Public Relations, Lisa Anderson tells us where it will be taking place. Anderson tells us why the booths at both locations will be empty. VP of Business Solutions at Farm Credit Services, Jamie Jones explains how technology… Read more »
