YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Former South Dakota Democratic Party Executive Director Pam Cole has joined “Dakotans for Health” a group pushing a Medicaid expansion ballot issue. Cole says she is starting to organize the effort. Cole wants to have a network of people working the petition drive. Cole says there are too many people in the state… Read more »
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SD Senate resolution to denounce merger between SD Ag Dept & Dept of Environment & Natural Resources will go to Senate floor
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The full Senate will get a chance to debate the proposed merger of the South Dakota Ag Department with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The Senate Ag & Natural Resources Committee Thursday morning debated a Senate Resolution of Disapproval to the merger proposed by Governor Kristi Noem. Senator Troy Heinert of… Read more »
Aberdeen Area and NSU Job Fair set for April 7
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The 2021 Aberdeen Area and Northern State University Job Fair will take place 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, in the NSU Barnett Center. NSU Career Services is partnering with Hub City Radio, SD Job Services/Department of Labor, and the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce on the event to bring a… Read more »
Bill to restrict transgender students from playing girls sports defeated in committee
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that supporters say would promote fairness for women in sports was defeated Wednesday in the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee. The bill would restrict trans gender student’s participation in women’s sports. Bill sponsor, Representative Rhonda Milstead of Hartford told the committee the bill wouldn’t ban anyone from competition. Committee member,… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported 3 new COVID-19 deaths, active cases above 2,000
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased while hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,896. The state had 232 new cases and 166 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,056. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
Mayor Schaunaman to deliver State of the City Address today
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen mayor Travis Schaunaman set to deliver the State of the City address today at the Ramkota Hotel Convention Center at 12pm. The address will air on our HubCityRadioNews Facebook page & KSDN 930AM/102.1FM.
The SD Dept of Health provide their latest update on COVID-19 Wednesday
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The race is on between Covid-19 vaccinations and another infection surge. South Dakota State Epidemiologist Dr Josh Clayton says more rapid vaccinations will tamp down that infection curve. Clayton says Covid variants are still a threat. Clayton says there may be some infection increases and decreases from week to week for some time.… Read more »
SD bill to remove many restriction to home schoolers on its way to Governor’s desk
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that removes many restrictions on home schooling passed the South Dakota House and is on the way to the Governor. Representative Rebecca Reimer of Chamberlain, one of the prime sponsors, says the bill makes four minor changes. Representative Linda Duba of Sioux Falls says not all students do well in home… Read more »
Senate continue investigation into US Senate bill dealing with intrusions into federal computer systems
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- A major intrusion into federal computer systems is still being investigated. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says they know who made the hack. Rounds, a member of the Armed Services Committee, says there is no evidence of damage yet. Rounds says they haven’t been told what the Russians may have gained from the… Read more »
SD Senate approve bill to appropriate funds for SDSU Cottonwood Field Station
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Senate has approved a bill to appropriate funds so the Board of Regents can update the South Dakota State University Cottonwood Field Station in Jackson County. Senator Gary Cammack of Union Center says the research complex was heavily damaged by severe weather last week. Cammack says the Cottonwood Field Station… Read more »