YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Tourism in South Dakota is big business, with visitors spending over four billion dollars in last year’s record numbers. Carmen Schramm of Yankton is Chair of the state Tourism Advisory Board and says the update they got shows some concerns. Schramm says last year was a big rebound year. Schramm says the future… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Finding and hiring teachers and other staff is a full time job for school administrators this time of year. Vermillion School Superintendent Damon Alvey says they have created a couple of new positions. Alvey says new programs have also been added which will need people. Alvey says there is a lot of competition… Read more »

IRENE, S.D.(WNAX)- Changes in construction plans will lead to a sooner than expected detour on Highway 46 in southeast South Dakota. Regional D.O.T. Engineer Greg Rothschadl says the work from Irene west to Highway 81 was always planned to be a two year project. Rothschadl says there are six bridges to be replaced in that… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- It doesn’t take a meteorologist to tell – taking just one look at many front lawns in the area tells the story of a dry summer. Tessa Jaeger, public information officer for the Rapid City Fire Department, says local wildland firefighters are ready to go if needed. Jaeger said the speed of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Downtown Days: Friday and Saturday in downtown Aberdeen. Friday events include Food Truck Friday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Malchow Plaza and live music by the Christian rock band Disciple at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Saturday events include a farmers market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., family activities and live… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee held its first meeting at the State Capitol in Pierre Thursday.  Pierre Police Captain Bryan Walz is a law enforcement representative on the Committee and says a lot of information was shared in the four hours of testimony. Walz says the concerns of law enforcement in relation to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Friday, July 15, 2022, water will be off in the following areas to repair a water main: 3rd Avenue SE between Jackson & Congress Street The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for personal and restroom… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Health officials say a man from the eastern part of the state has contracted the state’s first assumed case of monkeypox, a disease that has emerged in more than 50 countries and 41 U.S. states. The state public health lab identified the infection and forwarded the case to… Read more »

GROTON, S.D.(Press Release) –  A 50-year-old female has died as a result of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Monday, July 11, 2022, east of Groton. The name of the person involved is not yet being released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2017 Toyota Camry was eastbound on… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation is holding meetings around the state this week to highlight future projects under the State Transportation Improvement Plan. (STIP) At the meeting last (Wednesday) night in Mitchell, D.O.T. Director of Planning Mike Behm highlighted the new Platte – Winner Bridge project. Behm says they plan to keep… Read more »