PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Southwest Power Pool has been sending out Level One Emergency Energy Alerts as the arctic cold plunges south through their fourteen state service area. It puts electric utilities on notice that power demand has risen above their forecasts. South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Kristie Fiegen says tied with earlier concerns about power… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Now that South Dakota Attorney General-elect Marty Jackley has his management team in place, he will be looking at legislative priorities. He has some initial issues in mind. Jackley says he will also be asking for dollars to carry out the office’s mission. Jackley will be sworn in to his third term as… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US House passed the one point seven trillion dollar Omnibus spending bill on Friday and then went home for the holidays. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson voted “no”. Johnson says he does not want to see the federal government shutdown over a budget impasse. South Dakota’s two republican Senators joined 14 others… Read more »

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 »