PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill has been introduced in the South Dakota legislature that would at least start a debate over changing the name of Custer State Park. Senator Troy Heinert of Mission says there should at least be the discussion. Heinert says the state should make appropriate changes where it can. Heinert says there are… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DakotaNewsNow) – Former President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Gov. Kristi Noem in her reelection bid. In a release sent out Tuesday, Trump applauded Noem for her “great job” as governor of South Dakota. “She is strong on Borders, the Second Amendment, preserving land and Energy Dominance, Medical Freedom, and kept South Dakota open… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Severe weather season is still three months away, but the National Weather Service is adjusting the centerpiece of the annual Severe Weather Awareness weeks celebrated in the spring each year. Warning Coordination Meteorologist Kelly Serr at the National Weather Service in Aberdeen says tornado safety will still be a part of Severe Weather… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- More weather firsts set in the region this month. Red Flag warnings have been issued for much of central into southeast South Dakota. Matt Dux at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says this is the first year they have ever issued Red Flag warnings in the winter. Dux says Red… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D(KXLG)- Senator Lee Schoenbeck ntalks about the group “Convention of States”…. Schoenbeck says he knows his people and they don’t want “a bunch of crazy people re-writing the constitution” Schoenbeck discussed the probability of that being passed. The bill was “smoke out” which means it will brought to the Senator floor to set up… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The Vermillion School District has now removed their mandatory face mask requirement as Covid-19 infections drop. Superintendent Damon Alvey says they have been going two weeks at a time. Alvey says they rode a big spike in infections through much of January. Alvey says their medical advisors are telling them the worst may… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Putting limits on the reach of so called “big tech” companies is a priority for South Dakota Senator John Thune. He says there is some bipartisan agreement on that. Thune says much of social media has a negative influence on society. Thune says he is especially concerned about the impacts on young people.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Last week, Gov. Kristi Noem and House Speaker Spencer Gosch (gosh), both Republicans sparred over what happened to the Governor’s fetal heartbeat bill not being heard by a committee. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson from Salem. Peterson talks about the upcoming Supreme Court case that could deal with Roe vs Wade. Peterson still… Read more »

MILLER, S.D.(AP) – Fire officials say they have pinpointed the cause of an explosion and fire at the school campus in Miller. Fire Chief Steve Resel says some equipment being used in the high school’s agriculture shop ignited a barrel of waste oil on Feb. 2. Students and staff have not been allowed to return… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- An early morning fatal crash remains under investigation. The Aberdeen Police Department and Aberdeen Fire & Rescue were called to the 3 a.m. crash in the 1600 block of Milwaukee Avenue Northeast on Sunday. Aberdeen Police Officer Ty Reinke confirmed a single-vehicle fatal crash happened Sunday morning, but said the crash… Read more »