OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Despite warnings about the lethal effects of fentanyl, law enforcement is still seeing lots of other illegal drugs. Emily Murray is a spokesperson for the regional Drug Enforcement Agency in Omaha. Murray says they are seeing many drugs being mixed with fentanyl. Murray says drugs are being transported to the region on the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Public Broadcasting is moving toward a new image. Fritz Miller, Director of Programming and Communications, says they hope to have the rebrand done by next fall. Miller says they will look at all of their legacy logos. Miller says they will use an outside agency to help them with the design.… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The last Friday in September is when school districts across South Dakota take their official enrollment headcount. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they now wait for the state Department of Education to certify their numbers. Kindle says they will see another bump in student numbers. Kindle says the increase is spread out… Read more »

Passenger numbers from Pierre Regional Airport remained steady and consistent in September.  Pierre City Commission Airport Liaison Jamie Huizenga says over 1300 enplanements were recorded at Pierre Regional last month. The exact number through September is 11-thousand 694 enplanements.  Huizenga says fall hunting traffic is already increasing. And with some of the busier weeks and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Senator Michael Rohl is among just 20 young leaders recognized by The Council of State Governments for bipartisan state leadership in 2022. The CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award recognizes the outstanding work of 20 up-and-coming elected or appointed officials from across the country who not only exemplify strong leadership skills but… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder was unanimously selected to serve as the 2023 President of the National Association of State Treasurers during the organization’s annual conference last month. Haeder was honored to be chosen. Haeder’s term as president begins in January 2023. He is the first South Dakota President of NAST… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Several companies are in the planning stages of building high pressure, liquid carbon dioxide pipelines across the region. Those pipes would move the waste product from ethanol plants to underground storage in central North Dakota. Brian Jordre, a Nebraska attorney working with landowners, says these are different than other gas and oil pipelines.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Wednesday, October 5, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 6th Ave SE from Washington St to Jay Street– Outside Eastbound Lane will be closed. The road is expected to remain closed until 10/27/2022, motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From 6th Avenue SE North to City Limits between Dakota and Roosevelt St The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure changes,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Tuesday, October 4, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for patching: South Jay Street and 8th Ave SE The road is expected to remain closed until 10/7/2022, motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed