SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Over the past decade, the Opioid Epidemic has evolved from pharmaceutical pills to pressed pills and powders that are cut and laced with Fentanyl. A majority of American’s know someone who has been impacted or lost a loved one to the drug. That includes former KELOLAND… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- While the focus is on prevention during “National Stroke Month”, there have been significant improvements in stroke treatments. Doctor D.J. Sandhu with Sanford Health in Sioux Falls says there have been breakthroughs in the last few years. Sandhu says the new treatments give doctors and patients more time. Sandhu says the extra… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Reservations at South Dakota parks are running behind expectations, but officials hope to catch up as the weather warms. Jeff Van Meeteren, Director of the Division of Parks and Recreation for the Department of Game, Fish and Parks told the GF&P Commission last week that activity in the parks is picking up. Van… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission approved a tax increment financing district at their meeting last (Monday) night that should lead to a major downtown housing project. Nathan Stencil of the Stencil Group of Sioux Falls outlined their plans for the project. It will be located just east of the former Gurneys Seed and Nursery… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Years of interest rate hikes and several regional bank failures have raised concerns about the banking industry. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says confidence in banking is critical. Adam says the long string of interest rate hikes is creating stress in the industry. Adam says consumers should have confidence in their… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Talks are scheduled in Washington to raise the national debt ceiling. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says it will be a calamity for the U.S. if a deal isn’t reached.  Yellen says that could lead to default, which Economist Professor Ernie Goss says would hit investments hard. Yellen says the nation will default if… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Lot is happening at Dacotah Prairie Museum in Aberdeen.  MSA Director Patricia Kendall provides an update. Kendall talks about an exhibit that is now on display at the museum. Later on in May, there will be a traveling show that will through the summer. Kendall talks more about it. Kendall discuss an upcoming… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Auctions of public land leases were held across much of South Dakota during April. School & Public Lands Commissioner Brock Greenfield says it was a busy month. Greenfield says they don’t have the total auction returns yet, but did see bids go up. Greenfield says many of the land leases stayed in the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Last week the Governor’s Office of Economic Development released over $32-million in grants to expand broadband service. Leap Communiciations will be doing some of the work. Company Co-owner Tyler DeNui(duh-NIE) says it’s a real life changer for those who are connected. DeNui’s company will be upgrading service to the area west and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Many emergency services across South Dakota are having budget and volunteer problems. Custer County Commission Chairman Jim Lintz appeared in front of the Game, Fish and Parks Commission Thursday with a familiar complaint. Lintz says the costs to the county are rising. Lintz says the Game, Fish and Parks Department is not paying… Read more »