BURKE, S.D.(WNAX)- As studies begin on possible construction of a large pumped storage hydro power plant in Gregory County, opposition is also organizing. Lee Qualm, a former legislator from Platte, says they had another meeting Monday night in Burke. Missouri River Energy Services is the lead in the plan that would build a large reservoir… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Enrollment at the six state universities in South Dakota rose this fall. Board of Regents Executive Director Brian Maher had the report. Maher says they saw significant growth in one particular group. Maher says the universities are reacting to student needs. Total headcount this fall was reported at thirty-three thousand, six hundred ninety.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Immediately following the latest committee meeting dealing with regional jails & correctional facilities, Senator Al Novstrup & Representative Carl Perry did a recap of the session. City of Mobridge is now interested in building a jail for the north central region.  Senator Novstrup comments on why they’re doing it. Representative Perry express concern… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Love Your Neighbor SD Tour made a stop in Aberdeen Wednesday to promote Amendment D, the expansion of Medicaid in South Dakota. Bill Kuback with the Sioux Falls Good Samaritan Society talked about following the golden rule. Kuback talks about how expanding Medicaid is good business policy. Kuback talks how Medicaid expansion… Read more »

MILLER, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Hand County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a grey, 2014 Ford F20 four-door pickup stolen Sunday night (Sept. 18, 2022, 10:32pm) from Miller. Sheriff Shane Croeni (crow-knee) says it’s likely the suspect stole a vehicle in Selby, drove to Aberdeen, stole another vehicle, drove to Spink County and stole another vehicle. That… Read more »

MILLER, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Hand County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to be on the lookout for a 22-year-old man from Redfield who hasn’t shown up for recent court hearings. Sheriff Shane Croeni (crow-knee) says Stetson Baloun has family members in Miller. Croeni says Baloun has multiple cases currently moving through the court system, but again,… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Officials from Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County held a news conference Monday to highlight crimes and criminals. Mayor Paul TenHaken says guns are showing up in more incidents. TenHaken says they have more people on parole from prison in the area. TenHaken says he is concerned with the drive to legalize recreational… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- A group called the “South Dakota Easement Team” has been formed to counter the development of underground liquid carbon dioxide pipelines. Spokesman Brian Jordre says he has been involved in pipeline battles for years. Jordre says Summit Carbon Solutions, the company planning the pipeline across eastern South Dakota, is attempting to intimidate landowners.… Read more »

WASHINTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Republican Members of Congress have been pointing to excessive federal spending as a root cause of inflation. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says if republicans regain control of Congress in November, cutting spending will be a priority. Johnson says the majority of the federal budget is on autopilot. Johnson says both Social Security… Read more »