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Recap of Tuesday’s House Select Committee meeting on impeachment

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX & KCCR)- South Dakota legislators on a special House Committee considering the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg spent several hours questioning the investigation of that fatal car – pedestrian crash in September of 2020.  Ravnsborg pled no contest to misdemeanor charges in connection with the death of Joe Boever. John Daily of… Read more »

Recap of Tuesday’s House Select Committee meeting on impeachment

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX & KCCR)- South Dakota legislators on a special House Committee considering the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg spent several hours questioning the investigation of that fatal car – pedestrian crash in September of 2020.  Ravnsborg pled no contest to misdemeanor charges in connection with the death of Joe Boever. John Daily of… Read more »

Trio of grain bills have passed the South Dakota Senate

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Two of three bills intended to increase protections to parties involved in grain selling and buying have been approved by the South Dakota Senate.  Senate Bill 35 would increase the maximum fine for certain grain buyer violations. District 24 Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre says the bill would allow the state Public Utilities… Read more »

Trio of grain bills have passed the South Dakota Senate

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Two of three bills intended to increase protections to parties involved in grain selling and buying have been approved by the South Dakota Senate.  Senate Bill 35 would increase the maximum fine for certain grain buyer violations. District 24 Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre says the bill would allow the state Public Utilities… Read more »

Regenerative Agriculture Discussion coming up on January 27th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Presentation sisters will be hosting a Regenerative Agriculture Discussion on Thursday, January 27th at Dakota Event Center in Aberdeen. Jared Hohn, Integral Ecology Project Director, talks about what regenerative agriculture is all about. Hohn talks about the state of South Dakota needs to improve regenerative agriculture. Jamie Risse with Presentation sisters talks… Read more »

Regenerative Agriculture Discussion coming up on January 27th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Presentation sisters will be hosting a Regenerative Agriculture Discussion on Thursday, January 27th at Dakota Event Center in Aberdeen. Jared Hohn, Integral Ecology Project Director, talks about what regenerative agriculture is all about. Hohn talks about the state of South Dakota needs to improve regenerative agriculture. Jamie Risse with Presentation sisters talks… Read more »

Health care officials are encouraging more people to do more home tests for COVID-19

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- With the rising number of Covid-19 infections, health care professionals are urging people to get tested. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says there are symptoms to pay attention to, Healy says the omicron variant has some distinctive symptoms. Healy has advice for those that may have… Read more »

Health care officials are encouraging more people to do more home tests for COVID-19

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- With the rising number of Covid-19 infections, health care professionals are urging people to get tested. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says there are symptoms to pay attention to, Healy says the omicron variant has some distinctive symptoms. Healy has advice for those that may have… Read more »

COVID-19 continues to rise in the state

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Covid-19 infections continue to rise and that continues to put pressure on health care providers. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they are feeling the pressure. Ekeren says the infection numbers and hospitalizations spiked quickly. Ekeren says they are also caring for a large number of out patients.… Read more »

COVID-19 continues to rise in the state

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Covid-19 infections continue to rise and that continues to put pressure on health care providers. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they are feeling the pressure. Ekeren says the infection numbers and hospitalizations spiked quickly. Ekeren says they are also caring for a large number of out patients.… Read more »

SD Lawmaker encouracging a raise to reflect on the inflation that’s in the state

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem proposed a six percent increase in state aid to education along with similar raises for state employees and community health care workers. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls says that’s not enough. Nesiba says many of those workers have been at the front of the Covid-19 fight.… Read more »

SD Lawmaker encouracging a raise to reflect on the inflation that’s in the state

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem proposed a six percent increase in state aid to education along with similar raises for state employees and community health care workers. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls says that’s not enough. Nesiba says many of those workers have been at the front of the Covid-19 fight.… Read more »

House Select Committee on Impeachment to meet today & tomorrow

PIERRE, S.D.(The House Select Committee on Investigation is moving to the public phase of the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton, says the process is more than just criminal law. Cwach says they plan to give a report to the full House. Cwach says the committee could… Read more »

House Select Committee on Impeachment to meet today & tomorrow

PIERRE, S.D.(The House Select Committee on Investigation is moving to the public phase of the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton, says the process is more than just criminal law. Cwach says they plan to give a report to the full House. Cwach says the committee could… Read more »

Farmers express opposition to pipeline offered by Summit Carbon Solutions

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Farmers in the northeast part of South Dakota are expressing opposition to the pipeline being suggested by Summit Carbon Solutions. Ed Fischbach, farmer from northern Spink County talks about they received their notice. Fischbach list reasons why he’s against it.  First he talks about how this violate the individual’s property rights. Fischback talks… Read more »

Farmers express opposition to pipeline offered by Summit Carbon Solutions

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Farmers in the northeast part of South Dakota are expressing opposition to the pipeline being suggested by Summit Carbon Solutions. Ed Fischbach, farmer from northern Spink County talks about they received their notice. Fischbach list reasons why he’s against it.  First he talks about how this violate the individual’s property rights. Fischback talks… Read more »

The Department of Revenue transitions to new Aberdeen office

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Beginning January 18, the Department of Revenue reopens their Aberdeen Office to individuals and businesses who have any tax related questions at their new location. The new location, 420 S Roosevelt Street, is open to the public. Office visits are open to walk-ins and appointments. Individuals and businesses can receive assistance… Read more »

The Department of Revenue transitions to new Aberdeen office

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Beginning January 18, the Department of Revenue reopens their Aberdeen Office to individuals and businesses who have any tax related questions at their new location. The new location, 420 S Roosevelt Street, is open to the public. Office visits are open to walk-ins and appointments. Individuals and businesses can receive assistance… Read more »

Candidates for sheriff of Pennington County plea their cases

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Ryan Mechaley, a veteran Highway Patrol officer who is campaigning for Pennington County Sheriff, asked Pennington County voters to be frank with themselves at the election box. Mechaley wasted no time in sharing his own perspective during an appearance on the Rapid City Morning News. Mechaley said there are voices within the… Read more »

Candidates for sheriff of Pennington County plea their cases

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Ryan Mechaley, a veteran Highway Patrol officer who is campaigning for Pennington County Sheriff, asked Pennington County voters to be frank with themselves at the election box. Mechaley wasted no time in sharing his own perspective during an appearance on the Rapid City Morning News. Mechaley said there are voices within the… Read more »