BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – Storms over the last few weeks have brought blizzards and flooding to the Northern Plains. SDSU Extension Veterinarian Dr. Russ Daly says in the next few weeks, disease could pop up, especially in calves and cows. He says calves will be more susceptible to diseases. Daly says producers need to be… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony will present “It’s-A-Me!” on Saturday, April 27 at the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State. The concert, which starts at 7:30 p.m., will conclude the current season and feature well-known Italian pieces, according to Christopher Stanichar,… Read more »

HARTFORD, S.D. (WNAX) – Former legislator and U.S. House candidate Paula Hawks was elected Chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party at their central committee meeting last month. Hawks, of Hartford, says she ran because she wants to be involved but also stay connected to her family. Hawks says they will hold meetings this year… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council Monday night voted to amend the service area of its ambulance area after many area campgrounds served by it failed to come up with a funding proposal. Residents of Sturgis and some surrounding areas like Fort Meade, pay for the Sturgis Ambulance Service in their property taxes.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – WWII or airplane enthusiasts can get a glimpse of history Wednesday morning at the Pierre Regional Airport. Pierre Mayor Steve Harding says an Air Force Bomber from the Doolittle Raid will be on display from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The plane is also making stops at Sioux Falls, Mitchell, Ellsworth Air Force… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work 15th Street South from 6th Avenue SW to 4th Avenue SW Work is expected to be completed by the end of the day. Motorists are advised to take… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Governors of Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri, along with Congressional representatives in the Missouri River basin are calling for more oversight of the Corps of Engineers and their management of river reservoirs. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he has long been critical of the forecasts coming from the Corps. Rounds says… Read more »

HARTFORD, S.D. (AP) — The sister of a South Dakota woman who was fatally shot while driving on a Missouri interstate with her two children says she was on the phone with her at the time of the shooting. In an interview with NBC’s “Dateline,” Kara Renken says her sister, Melissa Penskey, was talking about… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University alumna and Aberdeen Public School District Superintendent Dr. Becky Guffin will deliver Northern’s 2019 spring commencement address. The commencement ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in the NSU Barnett Center. Guffin is a 2019 Distinguished Alumna. She, along with three other Northern graduates, will… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – School districts across South Dakota will have to place signs that say “In God We Trust” in public locations. The legislature this year passed a bill mandating the size and location of the signs in each school district. Yankton Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they are doing what is required. Kindle says… Read more »