PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Xcel Energy has requested an electric rate hike in South Dakota and the Public Utilities Commission has taken their first steps in response. At their meeting in Pierre Tuesday Commissioner Gary Hanson says the public and impacted ratepayers need to be heard. Hanson suggested a couple of public input meetings. Commission Chairman Chris… Read more »
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SD Chamber of Commerce to oppose recreational marijuana
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry will oppose I.M. 27, or the recreational marijuana initiative on the November ballot. Chamber President Dave Owen says it’s about workforce issues. Owen says there is a big difference between recreational and medicinal marijuana. Owen says there also always unintended consequences with measure like this.… Read more »
Pierre School Board approve 1st reading on defining the administration of opioid antagonists
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre School Board has given first reading to a new policy that defines the administration of opioid antagonists. Pierre School District Superintendent Kelly Glodt says policy in part comes from the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. Glodt says training is required for administration and use is restricted only to those trained… Read more »
Northern State University ranked in top 25 of Midwest universities
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University has again been recognized among the top regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. Northern is 24th on the Top Public Universities in the Midwest list of the 2023 Best Colleges rankings, a tie. “We’re proud to be consistently recognized for providing all students… Read more »
Preview of the South Dakota Film Festival
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This weekend the South Dakota Film Festival will be happening at the Capitol Theatre. Over 60 films will be shown beginning on Friday. In a previous interview, Executive Director Steven Huber talked about Brian Baumgartner who stars in Electric Jesus appearing this year. However due to scheduling conflict Baumgartner can’t be here. Huber… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 12 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 12 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,002. The state had 1,173 new cases and 1,052 recoveries, increasing active infections to 753. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Water turned off on N Jay Street from 2nd to 4th Avenue NE
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, water will be off in the following areas to repair a water main break: North Jay St. from 2nd to 4th Ave NE AND 3rd Ave NE from Washington to Jay St. The Public Works Department suggests that residents in… Read more »
Chamberlain voters approve bond Tuesday night
CHAMBERLAIN, S.D.(KMIT & DRGNews)- Chamberlain voters passed a $5.5 million bond issue on Tuesday after construction costs for a new elementary school and other upgrades skyrocketed due to inflation. 84 percent of voters approved the bond issue. 60 percent voter approval was needed for the bond issue to pass. In addition to the new elementary… Read more »
Recent poll shows lack of support for legalizing recreational marijuana
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A recent poll in South Dakota found a majority of potential voters now oppose legalization of recreational marijuana. The poll, done in July by Mason-Dixon Polling, found just forty four percent of voters would vote yes on recreational marijuana in November. Matthew Schweich with “South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws” says he can’t… Read more »
Update on Levels at Missouri River basin
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While reservoir and river levels continue to drastically drop in the Colorado River Basin, the same is not expected in the Missouri River basin. John Remus, Chief of the Missouri River Basin Water Management Office for the Corps of Engineers, says their overall operating plan is quite different. Remus says a priority is… Read more »