PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A House committee this Wednesday recommends passage of a Noem Administration-backed proposal that would change how the state pays state employees for family leave. It would also set up a means for other governments and private businesses to participate in the paid family leave program. Rachel Oglesby, an advisor to Gov.… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The city of Sturgis began discussions this week on the possible creation of a new City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Ordinance. City Manager Daniel Ainslie says the purpose of this proposed title is twofold. Ainslie says first, it would consolidate all of the various portions of the City Ordinances into a singular… Read more »

WALL, S.D.(WNAX)- Rural electric cooperatives across the state are seeing rapidly rising demands for power. Dick Johnson, manager of West River Electric Association based in Wall, says they are expecting rapid growth in and around Ellsworth Airforce Base. Johnson says they have seen record power demand in the past year. Johnson says they are seeing… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The expansion project of Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health, based in Yankton is still underway. Executive Director Tom Stanage says they are working through lots of details. Stanage says they want to consolidate all their services at one location. Stanage says there is a growing need for mental health services. The plan is… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. – On February 7, 2023 at approximately 1900 hours, Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to Burger King for a reported fire inside the restaurant. Fire crews made entry and quickly extinguished the fire using a dry chemical fire extinguisher. The fire was isolated to the area of the fryer. A moderate amount of smoke… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson talked about upcoming debt crisis and attempting to negotiate the next federal budget. Congressman Johnson talks about President Biden and his administration working with House Republicans on the deficit. Last week President Biden talked with the Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy.  Congressman Johnson talked about the meeting. Johnson talks… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill to set up the “Stronger Families Scholarship Program” was heard in front of the South Dakota Senate’s Education Committee Tuesday. The bills prime sponsor is Senator Al Novstrup of Aberdeen. Laura Ringling from the Governors office spoke in support of the bill. Senator Steve Kolbeck of Sioux Falls said there were… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint Steven (Steve) Perkins to the South Dakota Board of Education Standards, effective immediately. He will take the seat previously occupied by Becky Guffin. “Steve has grandkids of his own, and he realizes that their future is of the utmost importance,” said Governor… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson back in January was selected to serve on a committee dealing with China & how much of a threat the country is to the United States. Congressman Johnson comments on what the point of the committee is. Johnson comment on how this could impact the supply chain going forward. Johnson… Read more »