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Appropriations Committee receives update on grants for small businesses through COVID-19 funding

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature met in Pierre Tuesday. One agenda item was a report on small business grants funded through federal Covid dollars. Colin Keeler with the Bureau of Finance and Management said they worked through a long list of applications. Keeler says they used most of the available… Read more »

Appropriations Committee receives update on grants for small businesses through COVID-19 funding

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature met in Pierre Tuesday. One agenda item was a report on small business grants funded through federal Covid dollars. Colin Keeler with the Bureau of Finance and Management said they worked through a long list of applications. Keeler says they used most of the available… Read more »

The city of Pierre has seen increase in burglaries

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Pierre Police Department investigators are seeing a significant increase in burglaries from cars, shed, garages and homes.  Detective Sergeant Dusty Pelle says all of the thefts have common theme. Pelle says the simple step of locking doors, even cars in garages will go a long way in cutting the number of burglaries. Detective… Read more »

The city of Pierre has seen increase in burglaries

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Pierre Police Department investigators are seeing a significant increase in burglaries from cars, shed, garages and homes.  Detective Sergeant Dusty Pelle says all of the thefts have common theme. Pelle says the simple step of locking doors, even cars in garages will go a long way in cutting the number of burglaries. Detective… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 7 COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 7 new COVID-related deaths for the weekend, while active cases  & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,988. The state had 86 new cases and 172 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,004. Those hospitalized in connection… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 7 COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 7 new COVID-related deaths for the weekend, while active cases  & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,988. The state had 86 new cases and 172 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,004. Those hospitalized in connection… Read more »

“It Start With Us” campaign now underway at Avera

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Mother’s Day, Avera launched their newest promotion “It Starts With Us”. Amy Blackstone, Regional Director of Philanthrophy with Avera tells us what It Starts With Us” is about. One of the upgrades Amy talks about is the new welcome center. Another upgrades Amy discuss are suites. Amy talks about upgrading the technology… Read more »

“It Start With Us” campaign now underway at Avera

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Mother’s Day, Avera launched their newest promotion “It Starts With Us”. Amy Blackstone, Regional Director of Philanthrophy with Avera tells us what It Starts With Us” is about. One of the upgrades Amy talks about is the new welcome center. Another upgrades Amy discuss are suites. Amy talks about upgrading the technology… Read more »

Inspections and work on hydro turbines at Gavins Point Dam will impact the Missouri River

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Inspections and work on the hydro turbines at Gavins Point Dam near Yankton will have an impact on Missouri River flows this week. Gavins Point Operations Manager Tom Curran says some turbine work has been underway for a while. Curran says power production at the dam will be shut down this week for… Read more »

Inspections and work on hydro turbines at Gavins Point Dam will impact the Missouri River

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Inspections and work on the hydro turbines at Gavins Point Dam near Yankton will have an impact on Missouri River flows this week. Gavins Point Operations Manager Tom Curran says some turbine work has been underway for a while. Curran says power production at the dam will be shut down this week for… Read more »

South Dakota kicks off Stronger Families Together

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- An effort to help address the need for more foster and adoptive families for children in South Dakota kicked off Tuesday in Fort Pierre. Governor Kristi Noem says the Stronger Families Together initiative will help recruit, prepare and support foster and adoptive families. Noem shared a little about her personal experience being part… Read more »

South Dakota kicks off Stronger Families Together

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- An effort to help address the need for more foster and adoptive families for children in South Dakota kicked off Tuesday in Fort Pierre. Governor Kristi Noem says the Stronger Families Together initiative will help recruit, prepare and support foster and adoptive families. Noem shared a little about her personal experience being part… Read more »

South Dakota PUC monitoring the broadband expansion statewide

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Part of the broadband internet expansion across South Dakota will be handled through the cell phone network upgrading to “5G” services. While the Public Utilities Commission doesn’t regulate that service, Chairman Chris Nelson says they are keeping an eye on it. Nelson says the higher capacity service is spreading. Nelson says “5G” is… Read more »

South Dakota PUC monitoring the broadband expansion statewide

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Part of the broadband internet expansion across South Dakota will be handled through the cell phone network upgrading to “5G” services. While the Public Utilities Commission doesn’t regulate that service, Chairman Chris Nelson says they are keeping an eye on it. Nelson says the higher capacity service is spreading. Nelson says “5G” is… Read more »

Gas prices expecting to rise due to pipeline issues out east

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The shutdown of a pipeline supplying gasoline to the east coast will probably have an impact on gas prices in the northern plains. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says there will probably be some increases. The pipeline was shut down after their control systems were infiltrated by Russian hackers. Steward says… Read more »

Gas prices expecting to rise due to pipeline issues out east

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The shutdown of a pipeline supplying gasoline to the east coast will probably have an impact on gas prices in the northern plains. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says there will probably be some increases. The pipeline was shut down after their control systems were infiltrated by Russian hackers. Steward says… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports no COVID-19 related deaths for the weekend, over 300,000 people fully vaccinated

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths for the weekend, while active cases  & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,981. The state had 126 new cases and 236 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,100. Those hospitalized in connection… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports no COVID-19 related deaths for the weekend, over 300,000 people fully vaccinated

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths for the weekend, while active cases  & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,981. The state had 126 new cases and 236 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,100. Those hospitalized in connection… Read more »

Stephanie Moser elected new mayor of Yankton

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Commissioner Stephanie Moser was elected Yankton Mayor by her fellow commissioners at Monday night’s meeting. That came following swearing in of three elected commissioners and reorganization for the year. Moser says she was honored by the vote. Moser says the city will have some big events this summer. Moser says ongoing finances and… Read more »

Stephanie Moser elected new mayor of Yankton

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Commissioner Stephanie Moser was elected Yankton Mayor by her fellow commissioners at Monday night’s meeting. That came following swearing in of three elected commissioners and reorganization for the year. Moser says she was honored by the vote. Moser says the city will have some big events this summer. Moser says ongoing finances and… Read more »