WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- South Dakota Senator John Thune went on the floor of the U.S. Senate Thursday to talks about sports in the state of South Dakota. Senator Thune talks about how supportive citizens are of their teams despite the harsh winters. Thune acknowledged the national championship the Jackrabbit football achieved this past season. Thune put… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(The Dakota Scout) – An effort to put an armed security officer in every South Dakota public school failed to clear its first legislative hurdle Thursday at the state Capitol. State senators on the chamber’s Education Committee bounced a bill brought by Sen. Brent Hoffman that would have required an armed security officer –… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota can only slow–not stop–the flow of drugs into the state. That’s according to Attorney General Marty Jackley. He says that until Washington does something about the border, that’s where methamphetamine and fentanyl are coming from. Jackley also says that because of artificial intelligence, child pornographers are stealing photos and… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota Secretary of Corrections briefed legislators Thursday on the issues she deals with in the state’s prisons. However, legislators did not ask her about the controversial siting of a new men’s prison between Harrisburg and Canton in Lincoln County. In her appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Wasko said the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The National Weather Service outlook shows high temperatures in the single digits to below zero with severe wind chills are in store for South Dakota- and the region- through at least early next week. Weatherology meteorologist Michael Karow (care-o) says the bitter cold starts Thursday. Karow says in central South Dakota, it doesn’t… Read more »
Great show on a Thursday edition of the Sports Hub. Tukes and McClure open the show talking about coaching changes in the NFL on “The Jump”. We are also joined by some great guests. First, we talk with Leola/Frederick boys basketball coach Brock Pashen. Leola/Frederick is 9-0 and he gives his thoughts on the undefeated… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill to repeal the sunset clause in last year’s cut of South Dakota sales taxes. Representative Chris Karr says South Dakota can support leaving the cut at four-point-two percent. Speaking against the measure, South Dakota Retailer’s Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says federal money is propping up the states economy. For Representative… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(South Dakota News Watch)- About half of respondents in a recent statewide poll support implementation of a school voucher program in South Dakota, despite concerns by public school officials that the program would shift critical government dollars to private schools in the state. Here is South Dakota News Watch reporter Bart Pfankuch with… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Aqua Addicts are hosting their annual Fishing Derby at Dahme Lake on Saturday, February 10th. Mike Kulm offers a preview and reflect back on last year’s event. Kulm talks about the dinner taking place at the Zoo the night before. Kulm talks about the day of the event. Kulm runs down… Read more »
HOLIDAY GARBAGE CHANGE: Due to the Martin Luther King Holiday on Monday January 15, 2024, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick-up by 8:00 AM, Tuesday, January 16th. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on… Read more »
