SIOUX FALLS — It looks like the holiday week weather will be very quiet. Matthew Meyers at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says they don’t see any real chances of rain or snow… Meyers says the cold front that does come through won’t do much more than drop temperatures a bit… The Climate…… read more »
PIERRE — While the economy in nine Mid America states continues to grow, there are some hazards ahead. Ernie Goss, an economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, says he expects interest rates to start rising…. Goss says inflation is becoming a real problem for many businesses… Goss says increased federal spending will contribute to…… read more »
PIERRE — The Hughes County Commission continues to debate which way to move for health insurance for county employees. The county is looking at a possible 28-percent increase in insurance. Commission chair Randy Vance says the Commission is doing what they can to limit the impact… Will Clark with Clark Insurance of Pierre says he’s…… read more »
PIERRE — The Learn and Earn program at Capital City Campus in Pierre is near the end of its first semester. Program Coordinator Jessica Carr says eight students are a part of the first cohort that began in August… Carr says students appreciate the focus on professional skills in the program… While the first cohort…… read more »
PIERRE — The Covid Relief Liaison Committee of the South Dakota legislature heard plans from state agencies on how to spend almost one billion dollars in federal relief dollars. Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says they have plans to expand the state’s marketing… Hagen says they have a new campaign in the works… Hagen says…… read more »
PIERRE — President Biden signed the one point two trillion-dollar infrastructure bill last week. The bill was cut down significantly as it made its way through Congress. South Dakota will get about one point nine billion dollars from the bill. Senator John Thune was a “no” vote on the bill… Thune says he voted no…… read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal transportation officials have announced the award of 22-million dollars to the Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad for a massive project to upgrade railroad infrastructure between Fort Pierre and Rapid City. The R-C-P and E is getting the lion’s share of 23-point-eight million dollars that was awarded to projects in South…… read more »
PIERRE — The Dakota Wesleyan University’s Learn and Earn program is behind a new effort to help Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center as the holiday season approaches. Program Coordinator Jessica Carr says the donation drive is being spurred through the student’s class work… Carr says the project is also helping the students engage the community…… read more »
FORT PIERRE — The Fort Pierre City Council has made an about-face on action to apply for funding from the state revolving fund for a water storage tank. Mayor Gloria Hanson says moving forward on water improvements came more into focus after a public meeting Monday… In order to be eligible for the state revolving…… read more »
PIERRE — A Pierre man is arrested Wednesday night on an aggravated assault charge. Pierre Police Captain Bryan Walz says an officer on patrol in the 800 block of East Sioux Avenue was flagged down for help just before midnight. The officer spoke with an individual who says the suspect; 20 year-old Taylor Cook, assaulted…… read more »
