Washington, D.C.(Press Release)—TC Energy, developer of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, announced that it would not be moving forward with the project. The following statement from Judith LeBlanc (Caddo), director of Native Organizers Alliance, an organization dedicated to building a support network of Native leaders and grassroots organizers, can be quoted in-full or in-part. “The… Read more »

PHILIP, S.D.(KCCR)- The Keystone X-L pipeline will not be running through South Dakota.  T-C Energy announced Wednesday they are giving up on the project that was scheduled to cut across nine counties west of the Missouri River.  While the project is over, Public Utilities Commissioner Chris Nelson says the permit will remain in place. Nelson… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – Rapid City Police responded to a shots fired call Thursday morning. Captain James Johns says they responded to the 1700 block of North Maple at approximately 5:00 a.m. to a call of shots fired. Calling it a ‘significant event,’ Johns says there are a lot of kids in the neighborhood and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that certain South Dakota state-inspected meat processors will have the opportunity to ship their meat across state lines. South Dakota and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have entered a Cooperative Interstate Shipping (CIS) agreement, which opens these new market opportunities… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Nomination are being taken for the 27th annual Abby Awards. Aberdeen Chamber President Gail Ochs visited the studios to talk more about it. Ochs talked about how to nominate a business. Ochs list the number of different categories any business is eligible for. Ochs highlights one of the newer awards, the Bridge Builder… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The ongoing dry and warm conditions across the northern plains are reflected in the runoff predictions into the Missouri River. Kevin Grode with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says they have seen lower than normal runoff since last year. Grode says their overall runoff prediction will end up well below normal. Grode… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Economic growth is expected to continue in the Mid America region, but there are some worries. Ernie Goss, an economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, says he expects interest rate to react. Goss says the concern then is higher inflation. Goss says he expects the regional economy to get to a complete… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD, S.D.(WNAX)- A tight housing supply has increased interest in the prebuilt, Governors Houses. Those are built at Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield and transported to sites across the state. Fred Binder coordinates the program for Planning District Three, a sixteen county area in southeast and southcentral South Dakota. He says there are some… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As summer travel shifts up, gas prices may also rise. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says prices are much higher than a year ago. Steward says that fuel demand may lead to price spikes and spot shortages in some places. Steward says Triple “A” has predicted travel to be up at… Read more »