WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday night, Congressman Dusty Johnson held the “Under 35” Tele-Town Hall. Congressman Johnson talks about what 18-35 age group are looking for. Johnson express his opposition to student loan forgiveness. Johnson talks about not supporting raising the debt limit and Democrats have the votes to do so. Johnson express his willingness to… Read more »
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Recap of public safety portion of the Medical Marijuana Subcommittee
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday the Medical Marijuana Subcommittee met and dealt with many different issues. Senator David Wheeler, who is not a member of this subcommittee wanted clarification about whether someone can use medical marijuana inside a drug free zone. Representative Caleb Fink talks about cannabis use at the workplace. Representative Caleb Fink talks about… Read more »
Joseph Boever’s widow settle her wrongful death lawsuit against the Attorney General
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Joe Boever’s widow Jenny has settled her wrongful death lawsuit with Attorney General. That’s according to her lawyer, Matthew Tysdal, from Sioux Falls. The settlement terms are not disclosed. Tysdal tells KELO.com News that “The parties will not have further comment, and Mrs. Boever requests that her privacy be respected… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,133. The state had 551 new cases and 690 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,461. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Senior Nutrition, Avera St. Luke’s to offer flu shots next week
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Area IV Senior Nutrition, in a partnership with Avera St. Luke’s, will be providing flu shots next week in Aberdeen. The flu shots are free with a Medicare card. The days and locations follow. Monday: Bicentennial Apartments, 1212 S. Lawson St., 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday: 5th Avenue Apartments, 506 S. First St., 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesday: Sherman Apartments,… Read more »
Governor Noem administration submits permit application for 2022 Mount Rushmore fireworks
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Wednesday, on behalf of Governor Kristi Noem, the South Dakota Department of Tourism submitted its application for a special use permit for the 2022 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration. The application was submitted to the National Parks Service (NPS). “There truly is no better place to celebrate America’s birthday than Mount Rushmore,… Read more »
Rapid City Fire Department training exercise at the airport
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- While the tarmac of an airport might be the last place a regular civilian wants to see a fire, for the Rapid City Fire Department this week, there is nowhere else to train. Quite literally – Tess Jaeger, public information officer for the RCFD, said this is specialist training is specific to… Read more »
Lieutenant Governor weigh in on drought conditions in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite recent rains, much of South Dakota has been under severe drought conditions since early this spring. Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden says its pretty serious. Rhoden says there should be some help from the federal government. Rhoden says despite the state having hundreds of millions of extra dollars in reserve, there are few… Read more »
South Dakota Dept of Social Services look to improve rural health care
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Social Services will get up to five million dollars in federal funding to work on changing rural health care. Department Secretary Laurie Gill says the money will be used over time. Gill says technology and shifting how providers are paid are a couple of the goals. Gill says… Read more »
Work near completion at Lewis & Clark Regional Water System
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System hit a milestone earlier this month with the last link in the pipeline between Beresford and Sioux Center, they have more work to do. Executive Director Troy Larson says they have other segments that could be fast tracked. Larson says they could be on to… Read more »