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Congressman Johnson open to debate on raising the debt ceiling

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Before they left Washington for the holidays, Members of Congress approved a one point seven trillion dollar spending plan. The National Defense Authorization Act, costing about eight hundred fifty billion dollars was also approved. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says that has big benefits for the state. At some point this year, Congress… Read more »

Congressman Johnson open to debate on raising the debt ceiling

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Before they left Washington for the holidays, Members of Congress approved a one point seven trillion dollar spending plan. The National Defense Authorization Act, costing about eight hundred fifty billion dollars was also approved. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says that has big benefits for the state. At some point this year, Congress… Read more »

Hughes County Commissioners looking for ways to better secure their courthouse

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A recent incident at the Hughes County Courthouse has Commissioners looking at a way to lock down the building. Hughes County County Manager Lori Jacobson says following discussions, CommTech, a local technology company provided Hughes County some options. Jacobson says grant funding for courthouse security could reduce the county’s share of the upgrades.… Read more »

Hughes County Commissioners looking for ways to better secure their courthouse

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A recent incident at the Hughes County Courthouse has Commissioners looking at a way to lock down the building. Hughes County County Manager Lori Jacobson says following discussions, CommTech, a local technology company provided Hughes County some options. Jacobson says grant funding for courthouse security could reduce the county’s share of the upgrades.… Read more »

Governor Noem appoints Matt Althoff as Secretary of Social Services

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem appointed Matt Althoff as Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Social Services. Matt’s appointment will be effective January 23rd. Secretary Laurie Gill is retiring. “Matt will bring empathy, humility, and a fresh perspective to the Department of Social Services,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “He recognizes that… Read more »

Governor Noem appoints Matt Althoff as Secretary of Social Services

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem appointed Matt Althoff as Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Social Services. Matt’s appointment will be effective January 23rd. Secretary Laurie Gill is retiring. “Matt will bring empathy, humility, and a fresh perspective to the Department of Social Services,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “He recognizes that… Read more »

Aberdeen Aqua Addicts to host a fishing tournament in February

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up in February, the Aberdeen Aqua Addicts will be hosting a fundraising fishing tournament at Dahme Lake. Mike Kulm with the Aqua Addicts talks about what the proceeds will be going to. Kulm’s son Casey died in an automobile accident in 2021. Kulm talks about how the fishing tournament will go. Some… Read more »

Aberdeen Aqua Addicts to host a fishing tournament in February

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up in February, the Aberdeen Aqua Addicts will be hosting a fundraising fishing tournament at Dahme Lake. Mike Kulm with the Aqua Addicts talks about what the proceeds will be going to. Kulm’s son Casey died in an automobile accident in 2021. Kulm talks about how the fishing tournament will go. Some… Read more »

Yankton County Commission reflect on the lives of Steve & Wendy Hawkins

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission took time at their final meeting of the year this week to remember long time Yankton County Emergency Medical Services Director Steve Hawkins. He and his wife Wendy both died of cancer last Friday. Commissioner Cheri Loest talked about Hawkins service. Loest says there are memories and link on… Read more »

Yankton County Commission reflect on the lives of Steve & Wendy Hawkins

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission took time at their final meeting of the year this week to remember long time Yankton County Emergency Medical Services Director Steve Hawkins. He and his wife Wendy both died of cancer last Friday. Commissioner Cheri Loest talked about Hawkins service. Loest says there are memories and link on… Read more »

Meade County Sheriff Ron Merwin retiring Friday

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB)— Meade County Sheriff Ron Merwin is set to retire after serving 32 years as Meade County sheriff. His last day as sheriff is Friday – as incoming Sheriff, Pat West, will be sworn in. The sheriff position is an elected position for a four-year term and in the past 68 years, Meade County… Read more »

Meade County Sheriff Ron Merwin retiring Friday

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB)— Meade County Sheriff Ron Merwin is set to retire after serving 32 years as Meade County sheriff. His last day as sheriff is Friday – as incoming Sheriff, Pat West, will be sworn in. The sheriff position is an elected position for a four-year term and in the past 68 years, Meade County… Read more »

DPS Announces January Sobriety Checkpoints

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – A new year of sobriety checkpoints begins as the South Dakota Department of Public Safety plans to hold checkpoints in 15 different counties during the month of January. Checkpoints are scheduled for the counties of: Brown, Brule, Butte, Clay, Davison, Day, Fall River, Jones, Lake, Lawrence, Meade, Minnehaha, Spink, Stanley, and… Read more »

DPS Announces January Sobriety Checkpoints

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – A new year of sobriety checkpoints begins as the South Dakota Department of Public Safety plans to hold checkpoints in 15 different counties during the month of January. Checkpoints are scheduled for the counties of: Brown, Brule, Butte, Clay, Davison, Day, Fall River, Jones, Lake, Lawrence, Meade, Minnehaha, Spink, Stanley, and… Read more »

Senator Mike Rounds reflects on what was done during the lame duck session

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds discussed what happened during the final month of Congress. Rounds also reflected on the past election.  Nationwide over eighty million people voted in 35 Senate races.  Over forty million voted for both Republicans & Democrats.  Republicans only had 85,000 more votes than Democrats combined.  Rounds talks how divided the government… Read more »

Senator Mike Rounds reflects on what was done during the lame duck session

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds discussed what happened during the final month of Congress. Rounds also reflected on the past election.  Nationwide over eighty million people voted in 35 Senate races.  Over forty million voted for both Republicans & Democrats.  Republicans only had 85,000 more votes than Democrats combined.  Rounds talks how divided the government… Read more »

City of Pierre looking at options for Essential Air Service with the Pierre Airport

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The City of Pierre has options when it comes to commercial air service for the next two years.  Pierre’s current Essential Air Service provider Denver Air Connection presented the only bid to continue serving both Pierre and Watertown.  Mayor Steve Harding says city staff will take a hard look at the options next… Read more »

City of Pierre looking at options for Essential Air Service with the Pierre Airport

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The City of Pierre has options when it comes to commercial air service for the next two years.  Pierre’s current Essential Air Service provider Denver Air Connection presented the only bid to continue serving both Pierre and Watertown.  Mayor Steve Harding says city staff will take a hard look at the options next… Read more »

First medical cannabis dispensary to open soon in Fort Pierre

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Delayed by two blizzards, a Fort Pierre medical cannabis dispensary had it’s official ribbon cutting Wednesday.  Fort Pierre set the number of allowed cannabis dispensaries at three and Grassroots Cannabis owner Vicki Warne isn’t sure if three in a town of 23-hundred is over-saturation. Warne says the reception for Grassroots Cannabis has… Read more »

First medical cannabis dispensary to open soon in Fort Pierre

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Delayed by two blizzards, a Fort Pierre medical cannabis dispensary had it’s official ribbon cutting Wednesday.  Fort Pierre set the number of allowed cannabis dispensaries at three and Grassroots Cannabis owner Vicki Warne isn’t sure if three in a town of 23-hundred is over-saturation. Warne says the reception for Grassroots Cannabis has… Read more »