PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakotans are reminded that they have only until Dec. 30, 2020 to renew expired driver licenses or ID cards and are encouraged to renew online at Renew2020SD.com. The state Driver Licensing program has been working since March to address the backlog of expired licenses and ID cards that were… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The name change to Mount Marty University this summer was meeting another step on their long term strategic plan. President Marc Long says they are working through the current plan. Long says they rely on the core values of their sponsors. Long says they are also meeting their growth expectations. Long… Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – Weather conditions across the upper Missouri River basin changed rapidly this year, from very wet early on to spreading drought into the fall. Kevin Grode, a hydrologist with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha, says they still recorded an above average year in river runoff. Grode says they are working on… Read more »

WHITEWOOD, S.D. (Press Release) – A 24-year-old woman died early Saturday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Whitewood. The name of the deceased is not yet being released pending notification of family members. She was the only person involved. A 2020 Nissan Versa was eastbound on Interstate 90 when it went off the roadway… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — Building a third fire station in Watertown is still in the works, although it could be a few years yet before it happens. Watertown’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the years 2022-2026 is a document that reflects the city’s intention to move forward on specific projects that would still require final… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Heavy mountain snowpack was a contributing factor to 2019 spring flooding in the Missouri River basin. Mike Halpert, deputy director of the Climate Prediction Center, says they don’t directly forecast seasonal snowfall amounts. Halpert says their winter outlook gives some guidance toward possible snowpack. Halpert says while a La Nina is… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. (KOTA) – This past week, Wyoming’s governor announced that he has made free, at-home COVID-19 testing available to the state’s residents. The saliva test is administered by Vault Health and allows residents to get results at home without needing to visit a healthcare provider. Wyoming has purchased 75,000 tests and could obtain additional… Read more »

KIMBALL, S.D. (Press Release) – An 84-year-old man died Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Kimball. The name of the deceased is not yet being released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved. A 2004 Dodge Dakota pickup was eastbound on Interstate 90 when it went into the south… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has announced that $10 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) has been awarded to the South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) to assist South Dakotans who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 and need help paying their housing expenses. “South Dakota is in a good spot as… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakotans are encouraged to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs as part of Prescription Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24. Prescription Take-Back Day is part of the Department of Social Services’ ongoing campaign to keep opioids like prescription pain killers from falling into the wrong hands. “South Dakotans can take… Read more »