SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against a rule backed by Gov. Kristi Noem limiting access to medication abortions in South Dakota. Noem initiated the rule in January through an executive order. It would have required abortion-seekers to return to a doctor to receive the second… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A proposal from South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to allow employees to gain exemptions from their employer’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates has gained the support of Republicans on a Senate committee. The bill would allow employees to receive an exemption to an employer’s vaccine requirement by citing either a medical exemption, religious… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Seven people and a high school team were recognized as community champions by The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday. Awards were given at the Community Champion Luncheon. Those recognized were: Emerging Leader: Spencer Sommers Entrepreneur of the Year: Julie Fischbach George: Jack Hollinsworth STAR (Students Taking Active Responsibility): Roncalli Robo-CAVS ViTality: Troy McQuillen Woman of Spirit: Judy… Read more »

MOBRIDGE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A diving company from Pierre is leading the search for a 70 year old man from Wakpala last seen on Lake Oahe near Mobridge Jan. 27, 2022. Authorities believe Clyde Oswald is most likely in the water because there’s no indication he drove away. Oswald’s 1996, green Ford Explorer is also missing. Central… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Senate Judiciary Committee of the South Dakota legislature listened to over ninety minutes of testimony, pro and con, over a bill that would have banned transgender students from using bathroom and locker facilities that match their gender identity. The bill grew out of a policy adopted in the Vermillion School District over… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune held a tele-town hall last (Tuesday) night, taking questions for over an hour. One of the questions dealt with the possible Russian invasion and Ukraine and what Vladimir Putin wants. Thune says the issue could spread beyond Europe. Thune says the US has to take a strong leadership… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Slowing the rate of inflation without crashing the economy will take a delicate balance. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says the Federal Reserve has started on that path by signaling upcoming interest rate hikes. Adam says ag producers are especially vulnerable to interest rate increases. Adam says the Federal Reserve is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would open potential property tax increases to a public hearing has been introduced in the South Dakota legislature. Representative Chris Johnson of Rapid City says the bill doesn’t change how property is valued or taxes are assessed. Johnson says cities and counties would have to hold a public hearing on… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A recent KOTA exclusive interview with a Rapid City-based drug dealer has highlighted the ease of access Rapid City residents have to hard drugs including meth, cocaine, and heroin – and the dangers associated with a black market. Brendyn Medina, spokesperson for the Rapid City Police Department, described meth in no uncertain… Read more »