PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Local governments across South Dakota can get help in replacing and repairing bridges. Transportation Department Secretary Joel Jundt says they have a couple of programs available. Jundt says counties and townships can get help removing old structures. Jundt says the legislature has been helping local governments pay for some of the replacement costs.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem says that two interim cabinet secretaries will be given the jobs permanently. Secretary Joel Jundt of the Department of Transportation and Secretary Kevin Robling with Game, Fish, and Parks will both continue to serve in their roles as secretaries to their departments. Noem said Robling has a great… Read more »

AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota schools will see a two-point four percent increase in state aid for next year. Avon School Superintendent Tom Culver says there are still some variables in the funding formula. Culver says the increase is higher than what the legislature legally could have done. Culver says they have to look beyond the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the South Dakota legislature was able to use a lot of one-time money to fund some long-needed projects, progress could be halted due to other actions taken by lawmakers. Long time legislative observer and lobbyist Dave Owen says one bill stands out. Owen says bill sponsors were not honest about its intent.… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The one point nine trillion dollar, “American Rescue Plan” just signed by President Biden will provide direct payments to many local governments. Yankton County Commission Chair Cheri Loest says this plan is different than the “Cares Act” passed last year. Loest says the rescue plan sets aside sixty five billion dollars for counties.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre Fire Department has released additional information on a small structure fire in a Pierre restaurant Monday night.  Fire Chief Ian Paul says dark smoke and some fire was visible when firefighters arrived on scene shortly after 7PM. Paul says firefighters attacked the fire from all sides. Paul says the fire remains… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The Davison County Public Safety Center in Mitchell was evacuated due to a bomb threat this morning.  Mitchell police and fire personnel were called to the scene just before 9 AM.  The incident disrupted court proceedings that were scheduled for this morning.  More details are expected to be released later today.