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AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- The western hemisphere has been dealing with a three year onset of La Nina, a cooling of Pacific Ocean surface temperatures that has an impact on North American weather. Dennis Todey, Head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says it looks like a shift is developing. Todey says they are seeing… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Associated School Boards of South Dakota is advertising for an Executive Director. Current director Wade Pogany is planning to retire. Pogany says many issues have changed over his time with the association. Pogany says finding teachers has been a long time problem. While Pogany works with school board across the state, much… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The City of Sturgis along with Laura Klock unveiled a customized 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide in Sturgis Tuesday. The bike will be auctioned at Mecum auctions in Las Vegas on Jan. 28, with proceeds going to Klock’s ‘Helping with Horsepower Bike Rebuild Program’ and the Sturgis Rally Endowment Fund to ensure that… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, in response to the winter storms across South Dakota, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2023-01, which declares a state of emergency in South Dakota and exempts deliveries of propane from the United States Department of Transportation’s Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Brown County & Aberdeen lobbyist Julie Johnson provide a weekly update on what’s going on with the legislature in Pierre. Johnson discuss an upcoming hearing involving Northern State. Johnson provide an update on the Lincoln Hall project. Northern State President, Neal Schnoor is scheduled to appear on Monday. Vice President of… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- Marijuana is again before legislators in Pierre. On Thursday, the Senate passed a bill defining which physical and mental ailments would qualify a patient to obtain state certification for medical marijuana. The South Dakota Department of Health wants legislators to define the qualifying illnesses. That is because they say they do not have… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem and legislators announced legislation to recognize out-of-state licenses for nearly every profession. “South Dakota’s economy has been booming, but our workforce has been experiencing some growing pains,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “We still have 23,000 open jobs in the state, and this legislation will help us… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Legislators from Huron and Yankton say they will be introducing a bill that provides for all pregnancy expenses to be covered by both parents. The prime sponsors of SB 75 will be Senator David Wheeler of Huron and Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton. This bill proposes to define the scope of the current… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill in the South Dakota legislature would toughen the penalty for anyone convicted of attempting to murder law enforcement officers in the state. Senate Bill 48 is one of a number bills brought by Attorney General Marty Jackley. The bill was supported by the state’s police chiefs and states attorneys. Staci Ackerman… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- The news that Presentation College in Aberdeen will close at the end of the academic year is a blow to the community and region. Julie Johnson, long time lobbyist and former Presentation College board member, says it’s a difficult decision. Johnson says the college provided valuable education and service to the region. Johnson… Read more »
