OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Rapid snowmelt in April has boosted the runoff into the Missouri River system. Nicole Parker with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says they have increased their forecast. Parker says they expect about normal runoff into mid summer. Parker says the mountain snowpack is melting off. All of the upstream reservoirs have adequate… Read more »
News Year: 2023
Interests in housing from out of state buyers continues
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Out of state buyers are still interested in South Dakota real estate, putting pressure on availability and prices. Yankton broker Mason Schramm says there aren’t as many out of staters as during the height of the pandemic. Schramm says that buyer interest then limits the number of rental units out there. Schramm says… Read more »
SD Dept of Tourism held hospitality training sessions last week
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Tourism sponsored a series of free hospitality training sessions last week. The trainer, Betsy Allen-Manning, with Corporate Culture Training Solutions of Dallas Texas, says it’s a simple message. Allen-Manning says good hosts have to read their guests. Allen-Manning says she enjoyed the trip across the state. Sessions were… Read more »
Recap of Congressman Johnson’s appearance on AgriTalk
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Johnson appeared on AgriTalk Friday & addressed the Southern Border & digital assets. Title 42 officially ended on Thursday, Congressman Johnson discuss the impact of it going forward. Congressman Johnson admits this will likely not be addressed at the U.S. Senate but believes some Democrats in the chamber would like to see… Read more »
Governor Noem signs Executive Order responding to Public Health Crisis
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Noem has signed Executive Order 2023-07 to take immediate action to address the public health crisis caused by the nationwide shortage of critical medications. “My top priority as Governor is the health and safety of the people of South Dakota,” said Governor Noem. “The Biden Administration’s failure to address this shortage is causing patient… Read more »
Governor’s comments on National Travel and Tourism Week
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem celebrated National Travel and Tourism Week. The governor visited travel and tourism businesses in the Black Hills. Photos from her visits can be found here. “I have always said that South Dakota is the greatest state in the nation, and now people all over America are learning what… Read more »
Two people dead following high speed chase on SD HWY 50
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- More information is being released about the crash that occurred during a high-speed pursuit Wednesday. Yankton County Sheriff Preston Crissey says they got a call Wednesday morning from State Radio about a Highway Patrol pursuit. Crissey says they were waiting on the east edge of Yankton as the chase approached. Crissey says they… Read more »
May 7th-13th is National Travel & Tourism Week
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- May 7th-13th is National Travel & Tourism Week. Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Casey Weismantel: This marks the 40th year of this which coincide with the movie “National Lampoon’s Vacation” that is turning 40 this year. Weismantel talks about the Bureau working with the Capitol Theatre to air the movie for… Read more »
SD Tourism Department Secretary talks tourism in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- This is “National Travel and Tourism Week” and as part of that, South Dakota Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says they are bringing in a speaker to provide visitation training around the state. Hagen says tourism businesses will face many of the same problems this year. Hagen says those who work at visitor… Read more »
Groundbreaking for expansion of the Manitou plant in Yankton
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The groundbreaking this week for a major expansion of the Manitou plant in Yankton is part of the company’s overall growth plan. Manitou Equipment America – Managing Director Franck Buisard says they need to expand to meet rapidly rising demand. Buisard says their customer base is growing. Buisard says equipment produced at the… Read more »