PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s Fire Marshal encourages the public to spend a little more time this next week thinking about fire safety . Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 3-9. This year’s theme is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” and is designed to educate citizens, especially children, about the different sounds that smoke… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House and Senate Redistricting Committees seem to be on separate paths over legislative districts in the Sioux Falls area. Committee Chair, Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre, says they are still in the preliminary stages. Representative Jon Hansen of Dell Rapids says they would like to cooperate with Senators. Representative Drew… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)-  The South Dakota Legislature will be meeting on November 9th to discuss impeachment proceeding involving the South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Here is the official proclamation: “Members of the Ninety-Sixth Legislature, you are called to the chambers of the Senate and House of Representatives at the Capitol, city of Pierre, South… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- This week’s US Department of Agriculture National Ag Statistics Service update says pasture and range conditions in South Dakota’s aren’t in very good shape. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says, in fact, South Dakota’s grasslands are among some of the hardest hit by this year’s drought. USDA NASS reporters rated 80% of the state’s… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder was elected vice chair of the National Association of State Treasurers at their recent convention. Haeder says it’s a chance to share what South Dakota is doing. Haeder says he sees it as an obligation to share. Haeder says he is also learning from other states. Haeder,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Until further notice, the Avera Medical Group Clinic in Pierre is requiring an appointment for all services, including urgent care. Dr. Mikel Holland, President and Chief Medical Officer at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital, says there are a few things causing the need for appointments. Holland says he’s not discouraging people from getting tested.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators say they want more details from Governor Kristi Noem’s administration about a meeting last year that included the Governor, her daughter and a state employee overseeing an agency that had moved to deny the daughters application to become a certified real estate appraiser. That employee was later forced to retire.… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- An electric service dispute between the City of Vermillion and Clay-Union Electric is not a preview of another legislative battle. Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says they looked at a small change in electric service territory. Nelson says the legislature last year didn’t find a resolution between municipal power providers and rural… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. – After years of hard work, ground breaking was held today for Sturgis’ newest senior housing project. Dolan Creek Senior Housing is a roughly $9.2 million dollar project that will help Sturgis provide housing for its senior population. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says it will allow more people to be able to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — Consultant Corey Lewandowski is no longer assisting Gov. Kristi Noem as a political advisor. Lewandowski has been a long-time political advisor to former President Donald Trump. Ian Fury, the governor’s communications director, issued a statement. “Corey was always a volunteer, never paid a dime (campaign or official). He will not be… Read more »