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March 8, 2024

Healthcare benefits for Veterans now expanded

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- As directed by President Biden, the federal government has expanded healthcare for all Veterans who served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, the Global War on Terror, or any other combat zone after 9/11 will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits.… Read more »

March 8, 2024

City of Aberdeen to do smoke testing on sanitary sewer system

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen Utilities Department will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system in the upcoming months. This testing will begin the week of March 11, 2024. This study will involve the opening and entering of manholes in the streets and public utility easements. An important task of the… Read more »

March 7, 2024

Governor Noem signs pipeline-related bills

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem signed the following four bills into law: HB 1185 amends provisions regarding entry on private property for examination and survey of a project requiring a siting permit; HB 1186 defines the requirements for granting a carbon pipeline easement; SB 201 provides new statutory requirements for regulating… Read more »

March 7, 2024

South Dakota Legislature passes Fiscal Year 2025 budget

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — With little dissent, the South Dakota Legislature passed a $7.3 billion Fiscal Year 2025 budget today. HB1259 passed the Senate 32 to 2 and the House 69 to 1. As is tradition, it was the last bill the legislature passed before going home from the 37-day main run of the session.… Read more »

March 7, 2024

Recap of the Mayor’s “State of the City” Address

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Thursday’s Community Affairs Luncheon, Mayor Travis Schaunaman delivered the 2024 “State of the City” Address.  He used the speech to look back on 2023 & look ahead to 2024. Mayor Schaunaman talks about his praise for the city. Schaunaman talks about the darkest moments of 2023, the closing of Presentation College. Schaunaman… Read more »

March 7, 2024

21st annual Wheel Jam at Huron coming up in June

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- An annual weekend all about wheels comes up June 6-9 in Huron on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds.  Wheel Jam continues to be a popular event held the weekend following Memorial Day.  SD State Fair assistant manager Candi Briley said all of the fun activities return this year. One of the popular events… Read more »

March 7, 2024

This week is National Consumer Protection Week

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- This is National Consumer Protection Week, and the Better Business Bureau has released its annual Scam Tracker Risk Report.  Jessie Schmidt is with the South Dakota Better Business Bureau. She says even with the increased awareness campaigns, consumers are falling for scams of all types. Schmidt talks about what you should do if… Read more »

March 6, 2024

Congressman Johnson previews President Biden’s State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, President Joe Biden will be presenting his State of the Union Address to the nation. Congressman Dusty Johnson previews what some of the topics that could be discussed during the speech. One issue sure to be addressed will be the issue with the southern border.  For the second straight year, Congressman… Read more »