SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – The State of South Dakota and FEMA have opened a disaster recovery center in Madison to offer face-to-face support to individuals and businesses impacted by the tornadoes, severe storms and flooding from September 9-26. This is the first center to open; additional locations around the state will be announced… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Farm Bureau delegates debated resolutions regarding industrial hemp and livestock zoning at their annual convention in Sioux Falls over the weekend. President Scott VanderWal says their organization is not supporting the legalization of industrial hemp in South Dakota, even though USDA has released federal rules. He says there… Read more »

TULARE, S.D. (Press Release) – Two people died and three other people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday night south of Tulare. Names of the five people involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2007 Chevrolet Impala was northbound on U.S. Highway 281 when it crossed… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday observance on Thursday, Nov. 28, City garbage and recycling pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Thursday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 8 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27. Both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s garbage will be… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – A bill sponsored by South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds called the RESPECT Act passed the Senate unanimously. The bill title: “Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes” would begin the process of repealing outdated federal laws dealing with native Americans. There has also been a move to rescind 20 Medals… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust will spend over three and a half million dollars to equip every emergency agency vehicle in the state with the next generation of Automated External Defibrillators. Mitch Krebs, Program Director of the Helmsley Rural Healthcare Initiative, says this fits with their work… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Salvation Army in Aberdeen will be hosting its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Major Dale Hunt of the Salvation Army provides the details. There is no cost to attend, but individuals must sign in to provide an accurate count for the meal. Hunt said that last year about… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – South Dakota Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown says although the “Meth, We’re on It” campaign has received a lot of negative publicity, he says, the campaign is making its point. Bartels said a recent methamphetamine presentation he attended in Rapid City got his attention. Bartels says that Methamphetamine seized was brought… Read more »

COLUMBUS, Mo. (WNAX) – The weather for the last weeks and month of 2019 could turn colder and snowier. During the monthly North Central Region climate update, Pat Guinan, Missouri State Climatologist, says they see colder air filtering in. Guinan says more moisture is also expected. Looking toward the end of the year, Guinan says… Read more »

HURON, S.D. (KWAT) — Preparations for the 2020 South Dakota State Fair are well underway. This week, fair officials announced their theme and released the official logo for next year’s fair. State Fair Assistant Manager Candi Briley provides the details. The 2020 State Fair will be held Sept. 3-7, with Channel Seeds Preview Night being… Read more »