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South Dakota leaders reflecting on the legislative session so far

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature is wrapping up the first full week of the session and Senate Majority Leader Gary Cammack of Union Center says they have been busy. Cammack says they are all aware of the responsibility of spending hundreds of millions of one time dollars. Cammack says there will be a lot… Read more »

South Dakota leaders reflecting on the legislative session so far

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature is wrapping up the first full week of the session and Senate Majority Leader Gary Cammack of Union Center says they have been busy. Cammack says they are all aware of the responsibility of spending hundreds of millions of one time dollars. Cammack says there will be a lot… Read more »

Recap of Governor Kristi Noem’s appearance on Fox News Sunday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday, Governor Kristi Noem made an appearance on Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream to discuss a variety of topics. The focus of the interview is the abortion issue that the Governor is working with the South Dakota legislature. Governor Noem refuted polls indicating that most Americans are not in favor… Read more »

Recap of Governor Kristi Noem’s appearance on Fox News Sunday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday, Governor Kristi Noem made an appearance on Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream to discuss a variety of topics. The focus of the interview is the abortion issue that the Governor is working with the South Dakota legislature. Governor Noem refuted polls indicating that most Americans are not in favor… Read more »

Recap of last week’s House Select Committee meetings on impeachment

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The House Select Committee on Investigation of the South Dakota legislature spent two days last week asking questions about the involvement and actions of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg following the fatal crash that killed Joe Boever in September of 2020. Committee member, Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton, says they needed to hear from… Read more »

Recap of last week’s House Select Committee meetings on impeachment

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The House Select Committee on Investigation of the South Dakota legislature spent two days last week asking questions about the involvement and actions of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg following the fatal crash that killed Joe Boever in September of 2020. Committee member, Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton, says they needed to hear from… Read more »

HB1015(mandatory silence at start of school day) was defeated at the House Education Committee

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill from the Office of Governor Kristi Noem to require a moment of silence at the start of a school day to allow for prayer or other reflection has been effective killed by the House Education Committee.  Professor William James testified in favor of the measure. Testifying against the bill was Rob… Read more »

HB1015(mandatory silence at start of school day) was defeated at the House Education Committee

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill from the Office of Governor Kristi Noem to require a moment of silence at the start of a school day to allow for prayer or other reflection has been effective killed by the House Education Committee.  Professor William James testified in favor of the measure. Testifying against the bill was Rob… Read more »

South Dakota hospital asking the public’s help against COVID

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Hospital officials are asking for the public’s help in attempting to slow the spread of Covid-19 infections. Sanford Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Mike Wilde says he has been working on the Covid-19 floor at their Sioux Falls hospital. Wilde says vaccinations are the best way to slow the spread. He says… Read more »

South Dakota hospital asking the public’s help against COVID

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Hospital officials are asking for the public’s help in attempting to slow the spread of Covid-19 infections. Sanford Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Mike Wilde says he has been working on the Covid-19 floor at their Sioux Falls hospital. Wilde says vaccinations are the best way to slow the spread. He says… Read more »

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

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 19 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 2,601. The state had 2,183 new cases and 1,054 recoveries, increasing active infections to 35,196. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

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

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 19 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 2,601. The state had 2,183 new cases and 1,054 recoveries, increasing active infections to 35,196. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

Drought’s impact on the West River’s cattle industry

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Drought devastated much of West River’s cattle operations over the summer, and shows no signs of letting up in the New Year. Adele Harty is a cow/calf field specialist with the South Dakota State University West River extension, and operates a small cow/calf operation near Rapid City. Harty shared the view of… Read more »

Drought’s impact on the West River’s cattle industry

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Drought devastated much of West River’s cattle operations over the summer, and shows no signs of letting up in the New Year. Adele Harty is a cow/calf field specialist with the South Dakota State University West River extension, and operates a small cow/calf operation near Rapid City. Harty shared the view of… Read more »

Senator Rounds express his opinion on the 2020 elections & latest happenings in Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KOTA)- The Republican Party has been largely paralyzed regarding former President Trump’s lie the 2020 US election was “stolen” from him. However, South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, a fellow Republican who stood against this lie during a recent ABC News appearance, says sometimes the truth comes before party politics. Rounds acknowledged the 2020 election… Read more »

Senator Rounds express his opinion on the 2020 elections & latest happenings in Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KOTA)- The Republican Party has been largely paralyzed regarding former President Trump’s lie the 2020 US election was “stolen” from him. However, South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, a fellow Republican who stood against this lie during a recent ABC News appearance, says sometimes the truth comes before party politics. Rounds acknowledged the 2020 election… Read more »

Executive Director of the Board of Regent testified Wednesday in front of the House Education Committee

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents appeared in front of the House Education Committee Wednesday. Brian Maher reviewed a number of issues for legislators, including the SB55 study conducted over much of last year. Maher says they are also working on new missions for the university centers in Sioux… Read more »

Executive Director of the Board of Regent testified Wednesday in front of the House Education Committee

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents appeared in front of the House Education Committee Wednesday. Brian Maher reviewed a number of issues for legislators, including the SB55 study conducted over much of last year. Maher says they are also working on new missions for the university centers in Sioux… Read more »

Legal challenge to Amendment C has been filed

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A legal challenge has been filed on an amendment scheduled to be on the June primary ballot in South Dakota. One of the plaintiffs is Dave Owen, President of the State Chamber of Commerce & Industry. “Amendment C” on the June ballot would require super majority approval on ballot initiatives that raise taxes… Read more »

Legal challenge to Amendment C has been filed

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A legal challenge has been filed on an amendment scheduled to be on the June primary ballot in South Dakota. One of the plaintiffs is Dave Owen, President of the State Chamber of Commerce & Industry. “Amendment C” on the June ballot would require super majority approval on ballot initiatives that raise taxes… Read more »