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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) issued a statement following the release of the Republican plan to ensure America does not default on its debts. “We are $32 trillion in debt, and in six weeks our nation defaults on our debts. We are duty-bound to address both of those crises. Republicans… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- South Dakota Open Primaries kicked off their petiton drive in Sioux Falls Wednesday. Chairman of the group, Joe Kirby talks about what the contitutional Amendment does. Business owner Tom Heinz of Dakota Dunes, who’s registered as an independent, talks about how tax dollars paid for elections that he’s didn’t get an opportunity… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Codington County Commissioners approved a Resolution for a Declaration of Emergency Disaster due to the recent and anticipated flooding damage incurred in Codington County. Codington County Emergency Management Director Andrew Delgado explains. If the state meets the threshold, the County can potentially receive funding. Delgado says they have spoken with the Townships as… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night, the Brown County Planning & Zoning Committee held their meeting with the focus on the ordinance dealing with pipelines. The ordinance deals with hazardous materials in pipelines. Chair of the Committee Stan Beckler explains the guidelines for the ordinance. One of the items being considered is the setback distance. The… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The sd511.org suite of tools often get used to check road conditions during winter months; however, many people don’t know they can use those same tools to find road construction information. South Dakota Department of Transportation Pierre Area Engineer Dean VanDeWiele (van-da-willy) says the SD511 mobile app and website services are both available… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- This past Tuesday was the deadline to have your federal & state taxes submitted to the IRS. Senator John Thune went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to express his concerns about the Internal Revenue Service. Thune criticizes their customer service skills. Thune also criticizes the IRS for the way they handle… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Avera President and CEO Bob Sutton is resigning his position at the end of September. In a news release, Avera says Sutton made the decision to step down because of a recently diagnosed serious medical condition that requires an intensive treatment regimen. During Sutton’s 10 years, five as the President and CEO, Avera… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Former U.S. Attorney and chair of the Democratic Party of South Dakota, Randy Seiler, has died. Seiler had been hospitalized since Thursday, after suffering a heart attack. According to a Facebook post from his wife, Wanda, Seiler collapsed during a run at the Oahe Dam in Pierre last week. Seiler served… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D.(Press Release) – After much discussion, the Sturgis City Council passed second and final reading of the latest supplement to the 2023 budget at their Monday night meeting. The passage follows the tabling of the matter earlier this month after citizen concerns about a $300,000 supplement for Rally Merchandise. This year, the city is… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week Officer Deputy Kasey Kurtz with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office was awarded the Medal of Honor by the South Dakota Sheriff’s Association & the South Dakota’s Police Chief’s Association. Brown County Chief Deputy Jonathan Lemke talks about what Kurtz did. Brown County Sheriff Dave Lunzman wanted to make sure Kurtz was… Read more »
