News Year: 2020

USD president says long-term goals could provide opportunities for one-time money

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators will have to decide how and where to spend up to $200 million in one-time money in the next session. The Board of Regents put together a modest budget proposal for the six universities next year. USD President Sheila Gestring says there may be some additional opportunities for… Read more »

USD president says long-term goals could provide opportunities for one-time money

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators will have to decide how and where to spend up to $200 million in one-time money in the next session. The Board of Regents put together a modest budget proposal for the six universities next year. USD President Sheila Gestring says there may be some additional opportunities for… Read more »

Both COVID vaccines have been full vetted

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Last week, Avera St. Mary’s hospital began administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to front line healthcare workers. Doctor Phil Meyer was one of the first to get vaccinated and says both vaccines have been full vetted. Meyer says will not impact the DNA of a person after some people have raised… Read more »

Both COVID vaccines have been full vetted

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Last week, Avera St. Mary’s hospital began administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to front line healthcare workers. Doctor Phil Meyer was one of the first to get vaccinated and says both vaccines have been full vetted. Meyer says will not impact the DNA of a person after some people have raised… Read more »

Democrats looking for improvements next year

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Despite financial issues and more lost legislative candidates, the South Dakota Democratic Party is looking for improvements next year. Party Chairman Randy Seiler says they will still promote important issues. Seiler says they have solved most of their financial problems. Seiler says they have a blueprint to rebuild the party. Seiler… Read more »

Democrats looking for improvements next year

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Despite financial issues and more lost legislative candidates, the South Dakota Democratic Party is looking for improvements next year. Party Chairman Randy Seiler says they will still promote important issues. Seiler says they have solved most of their financial problems. Seiler says they have a blueprint to rebuild the party. Seiler… Read more »

Plenty of natural gas available for upcoming winter

HURON, S.D. (WNAX) – Even as temperatures drop, there isn’t much concern about natural gas supplies. Tom Glanzer with Northwestern Energy, says they have had their winter supply lined up for several months. Glanzer says they don’t have many worries about supply or price anymore. Glanzer says they know demand can jump sharply. Glanzer says… Read more »

Plenty of natural gas available for upcoming winter

HURON, S.D. (WNAX) – Even as temperatures drop, there isn’t much concern about natural gas supplies. Tom Glanzer with Northwestern Energy, says they have had their winter supply lined up for several months. Glanzer says they don’t have many worries about supply or price anymore. Glanzer says they know demand can jump sharply. Glanzer says… Read more »

Commission rules to dissolve municipality status of Buffalo Chip

STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – In response to the recent Supreme Court decision, the Meade County Commission has officially ruled to dissolve the municipality status of the Buffalo Chip Campground. The controversy surrounding the Buffalo Chip began in 2015 when the commission then allowed a vote to be held to incorporate the campground into a municipality.… Read more »

Commission rules to dissolve municipality status of Buffalo Chip

STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – In response to the recent Supreme Court decision, the Meade County Commission has officially ruled to dissolve the municipality status of the Buffalo Chip Campground. The controversy surrounding the Buffalo Chip began in 2015 when the commission then allowed a vote to be held to incorporate the campground into a municipality.… Read more »

Yankton commission approves resolution designating employees as essential

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – In their final meeting of the year last week, the Yankton City Commission approved a resolution designating the city and its employees as essential. City Manager Amy Leon says its all related to the ongoing pandemic. Leon says it may help the city be eligible for future federal funding. Leon says… Read more »

Yankton commission approves resolution designating employees as essential

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – In their final meeting of the year last week, the Yankton City Commission approved a resolution designating the city and its employees as essential. City Manager Amy Leon says its all related to the ongoing pandemic. Leon says it may help the city be eligible for future federal funding. Leon says… Read more »

Edmunds County man dies after UTV falls through ice

ROSCOE, S.D. (By American News Staff reports) – An Edmunds County resident driving a utility terrain vehicle broke through the ice on Saturday afternoon and died. Eugene Conn Sr., 81, of Roscoe was the person who died, said Edmunds County Sheriff Todd Holtz. Holtz said Conn was driving on what’s commonly called Hosmer Lake or… Read more »

Edmunds County man dies after UTV falls through ice

ROSCOE, S.D. (By American News Staff reports) – An Edmunds County resident driving a utility terrain vehicle broke through the ice on Saturday afternoon and died. Eugene Conn Sr., 81, of Roscoe was the person who died, said Edmunds County Sheriff Todd Holtz. Holtz said Conn was driving on what’s commonly called Hosmer Lake or… Read more »

Active COVID cases continue downward trend

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Active COVID-19 infection cases have been trending down for the last several weeks in South Dakota. State Epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says there is still a gap between reported cases and the total number of infected people. Clayton says they don’t have any good information related to the decreasing cases. Clayton… Read more »

Active COVID cases continue downward trend

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Active COVID-19 infection cases have been trending down for the last several weeks in South Dakota. State Epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says there is still a gap between reported cases and the total number of infected people. Clayton says they don’t have any good information related to the decreasing cases. Clayton… Read more »

NAIA National Indoor Track and Field Championships moving to Yankton

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The 2021 NAIA National Indoor Track & Field Championships will be held in Yankton at the Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Fieldhouse at Mount Marty University. The meet has been held at the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Facility the last two years, but due to COVID-19, that facility is available. The meet is… Read more »

NAIA National Indoor Track and Field Championships moving to Yankton

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The 2021 NAIA National Indoor Track & Field Championships will be held in Yankton at the Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Fieldhouse at Mount Marty University. The meet has been held at the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Facility the last two years, but due to COVID-19, that facility is available. The meet is… Read more »

Snowplows add blue lights

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation has added flashing blue lights to 25 of its snowplows. Interim Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt says the blue lights will add more visibility to ensure plows can clear roads while also improving safety for motorists and snowplow drivers. He says when the blades are… Read more »

Snowplows add blue lights

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation has added flashing blue lights to 25 of its snowplows. Interim Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt says the blue lights will add more visibility to ensure plows can clear roads while also improving safety for motorists and snowplow drivers. He says when the blades are… Read more »