Spring Flood Outlook Is Low
The first flood potential forecast of the late winter is out. Mike Gillispie, a hydrologist at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says flood […]
Month: March 2016
State Senator Thinks It's Time To Look At Term Limit Standards
A South Dakota legislator says term limits may be playing a role in some of the difficulties in finding consensus on tough issues. Senator Billie […]
Burg To Run For District 20 Senate
It looks like there’s a race shaping up for the District 20 State Senate seat. Democrat Quinten Burg of Wessington Springs is on the ballot. […]
Crunch Time For State Budget Builders
Negotiations will be the key to the final few days of the South Dakota legislative session. Representative Jean Hunhoff, a member of the Appropriations Committee, […]
Low Ag Prices Causing Issues For Banks
Low prices for grains and livestock, along with softening land prices are putting pressure on Ag producers across the region. That is also causing headaches […]
Bill To Let Cities Tax For Projects Passes Senate Committee
The Senate Local Government Committee passes a bill that would allow cities under 25-thousand people to implement an extra one-cent sales tax for special projects. Senator […]
State Farm Bureau Pleased With Tax Increase For Teacher Pay
The South Dakota Senate approved HB 1182 last week, which raises the state sales tax to four and a half percent, with the money going towards […]
Flu Now "Widespread" Across South Dakota
The South Dakota Department of Health says influenza activity in the state is now considered “widespread” for the first time this season. Doctor Lon Kightlinger […]
City Commission Approvals Study Of City Sewer Improvements
The Huron City Commission approved an amendment to an engineering study done on the city’s waste water system. Waste Water Superintendent Vince Juelfs says Huron’s […]
City Commission Meets Tonight
The Huron City Commission is holding it’s regular weekly meeting tonight. Commissioners will consider a preliminary engineering study amendment with Banner Engineering for improvements to […]