PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, along with Congressman Dusty Johnson got the RESPECT Act passed by Congress and on the Presidents desk. Rounds says the Repealing Existing Substandard Provision Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes Act, would repeal a number of historically wrong laws. Rounds says he has worked with the tribes on the changes. Rounds… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Gov. Kristi Noem announced additional missions that are being undertaken by the South Dakota National Guard in response to the winter storms across South Dakota. On Thursday, Governor Noem announced that the Guard is hauling available firewood from the Black Hills Forest Service to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. In… Read more »

IDEAL, S.D.(WNAX)- While no bills have yet been officially filed for the 2023 session of the South Dakota legislature, there will be plenty of issues to debate. District 21 Representative Rocky Blare of Ideal says they have a good base to start with. Blare says they are seeing costs rise on every project and program.… Read more »

CHAMBERLAIN, S.D.(KOKK)- Official from SD Game Fish and Parks,the city of Chamberlain and the Chamberlain Explorers club held a ribbon cutting at their new enclosed fish cleaning station.  The new fish cleaning station is ADA accessible including a high capacity fish grinding table, washing station, a bathroom, heated floors and air conditioning.  Outside it is… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- A number of factors are coming together to increase the demand for food. Megan Kjose with Feeding South Dakota says their numbers are higher now than during the pandemic. Kjose says while people are in a giving mood, their needs rise after the holidays. Kjose says they will have some matching grants available.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D,(Press Release) – The Community Champions Awards Luncheon, which will take place on February 14, 2023 at Engels Event Company, recognizes volunteer leaders within Aberdeen and the region. Award nominations are now being accepted and must be received by January 13, 2023. Descriptions and nomination forms can be found at  https://aberdeen-chamber.com/events-programs/community-champions-awards-luncheon/. The awards that… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department are opening the Lincoln and Manor Outdoor Ice Rinks for the season on Monday, December 26 from 1-9pm. The Holiday hours are: December 26 – 30                                       1 – 9 pm December 31                                                1 – 5 pm January 1                                                      1 – 5 pm January… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Christmas is typically a time when family and friends come together to enjoy food and fellowship. But, South Dakota Highway Patrol Col. Rick Miller wants people to be informed before heading out. Miller says rescue missions take a lot of coordination and time and force more people to be out in less-than-ideal conditions.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy spoke to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, making the case for continued US support of their war with Russia. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says it was an effective speech. Johnson says the western allies have to continue to support Ukraine. Johnson says despite some republican criticism,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Gov. Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2022-12, which declares an emergency for the winter storms that have been impacting South Dakota. Governor Noem also activated the South Dakota National Guard. “My administration has been assisting county and tribal governments in the local response to the ongoing winter storms across… Read more »