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This week will be a busy week for the legislators

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are off until Tuesday, but will come back to a busy week. Senate Majority Leader Gary Cammack of Union Center says they will have lots to do. Cammack says the Senate still has quite a few bills to clear out. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says they hit crossover day… Read more »

This week will be a busy week for the legislators

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are off until Tuesday, but will come back to a busy week. Senate Majority Leader Gary Cammack of Union Center says they will have lots to do. Cammack says the Senate still has quite a few bills to clear out. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says they hit crossover day… Read more »

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the President’s Day holiday on Monday, February 21st, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022. Both Monday & Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on… Read more »

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the President’s Day holiday on Monday, February 21st, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022. Both Monday & Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on… Read more »

Governor Noem launches Citizen Portal Website

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem announced the launch of the South Dakota Citizen Portal, an updated sd.gov website that will modernize citizen services. “We want to make it easy to do business with the State of South Dakota,” Governor Noem said. “This portal is the launch point for the services that citizens… Read more »

Governor Noem launches Citizen Portal Website

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem announced the launch of the South Dakota Citizen Portal, an updated sd.gov website that will modernize citizen services. “We want to make it easy to do business with the State of South Dakota,” Governor Noem said. “This portal is the launch point for the services that citizens… Read more »

Bill to work around Capitol Lake clears the House

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House will let the South Dakota Senate decide the fate of a bill that would provide funds for work around Capitol Lake in Pierre.  Representative John Mills of Volga supports the idea but is concerned about losing the signature Flaming Fountain. Representative Will Mortenson of Pierre says the Bureau of… Read more »

Bill to work around Capitol Lake clears the House

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House will let the South Dakota Senate decide the fate of a bill that would provide funds for work around Capitol Lake in Pierre.  Representative John Mills of Volga supports the idea but is concerned about losing the signature Flaming Fountain. Representative Will Mortenson of Pierre says the Bureau of… Read more »

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Snow & cold forecasted for next week

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Looks like we are going to get a reminder that it is still winter. Samantha Trellinger at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says snow and cold will hit much of the area. Trellinger says after the snow in comes the arctic chill. Trellinger says it doesn’t look like a lot… Read more »

Snow & cold forecasted for next week

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Looks like we are going to get a reminder that it is still winter. Samantha Trellinger at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says snow and cold will hit much of the area. Trellinger says after the snow in comes the arctic chill. Trellinger says it doesn’t look like a lot… Read more »

Aberdeen Chamber Board explains the legislative bills they’re supporting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the Aberdeen Chamber Board approved several bills that are making their way through the South Dakota legislature. President Gail Ochs talks about some of the bills. Senate Bill 101 deals with allowing employees under 21 to sell & serve alcoholic beverages.  Ochs talks how to benefits the city as well as… Read more »

Aberdeen Chamber Board explains the legislative bills they’re supporting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the Aberdeen Chamber Board approved several bills that are making their way through the South Dakota legislature. President Gail Ochs talks about some of the bills. Senate Bill 101 deals with allowing employees under 21 to sell & serve alcoholic beverages.  Ochs talks how to benefits the city as well as… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 6 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,772. The state had 877 new cases and 1,551 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 8,465. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 6 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,772. The state had 877 new cases and 1,551 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 8,465. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

Group looking to expand Medicaid react to bill losing in the Senate

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A Medicaid expansion proposal was killed on the floor of the South Dakota Senate this week. The group, “South Dakotans Decide Healthcare” has placed  “Constitutional Amendment D” on the November ballot that would let voters decide on that type of expansion. Spokesman Zach Marcus says the legislative action this week doesn’t have any… Read more »

Group looking to expand Medicaid react to bill losing in the Senate

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A Medicaid expansion proposal was killed on the floor of the South Dakota Senate this week. The group, “South Dakotans Decide Healthcare” has placed  “Constitutional Amendment D” on the November ballot that would let voters decide on that type of expansion. Spokesman Zach Marcus says the legislative action this week doesn’t have any… Read more »

Bill to upgrade State Health Lab clear Senate Committee

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Interim state Health Secretary Joan Adam pitched a massive expansion of the State Health Lab in Pierre to the Joint Committee on Appropriations Wednesday night.   The project would use 100-percent funding through the American Rescue Plan Capital Projects fund. Senator Ryan Maher of Isabel moved to amend the bill to require any equipment… Read more »

Bill to upgrade State Health Lab clear Senate Committee

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Interim state Health Secretary Joan Adam pitched a massive expansion of the State Health Lab in Pierre to the Joint Committee on Appropriations Wednesday night.   The project would use 100-percent funding through the American Rescue Plan Capital Projects fund. Senator Ryan Maher of Isabel moved to amend the bill to require any equipment… Read more »

South Dakota Democrats continues to focus on education

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House this week amended and then approved a pair of bills that would limit teaching of “Critical Race Theory” and political indoctrination of students. House Minority Leader Jamie Smith of Sioux Falls calls it an attack on teachers. Smith says legislators continue to chip away at local control. Smith says… Read more »

South Dakota Democrats continues to focus on education

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House this week amended and then approved a pair of bills that would limit teaching of “Critical Race Theory” and political indoctrination of students. House Minority Leader Jamie Smith of Sioux Falls calls it an attack on teachers. Smith says legislators continue to chip away at local control. Smith says… Read more »