PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem sent a letter to the South Dakota State Legislature, thanking them for their continued emphasis on free and fair elections in South Dakota.  In the letter, Governor Noem promised to continue working with legislators on election integrity in the upcoming legislative session. You can read the Governor’s… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown’s new airport terminal held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony today, August 26th, 2022. The new terminal quickly filled up with a large crowd. It was one of the highest attended ribbon cuttings the City has had. Congressman Dusty Johnson and Bryon Noem also appeared and spoke to the public. Plus, as you can… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The City of Yankton has closed the Meridian Bridge over the Missouri River. City Manager Amy Leon says the police department got some calls about noises from the bridge. Leon says the bridge normally makes some noise due to expansion and contraction.   City officials had a chance to inspect the bridge and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While funds controlled by the South Dakota Investment Council fell about one percent in value in the first six months of the year, that still got high praise from the legislatures Executive Board. Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown says that outcome saved a lot of money. That benchmark fell about thirteen percent. Bartels… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Law enforcement has noted an increase in gun violence and officer involved shootings across the state this summer. Incoming Attorney General Marty Jackley says many of the weapons involved have been stolen. Jackley says it’s a balance of citizens’ rights with public safety. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead pointed out a disturbing trend… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Incoming South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has put together a group of law enforcement officers, led by Yankton County Sheriff Jim Vlahakis (vla-hawk-iss) to find the next head of the Division of Criminal Investigation. Jackley says the role of the DCI has not changed. Jackley says there are some critical issues within… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- The South Dakota League of Women Voters has joined the coalition endorsing Amendment “D” this November.  That would expand Medicaid coverage in the state. League spokesperson Amy Scott-Stolz says it’s a matter of human rights. Scott-Stolz says the expansion would cover more working people that can’t afford health insurance on their own. Scott-Stolz… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- An interim legislative committee is looking at South Dakota’s property tax structure and the burden of those taxes on everything from counties, to schools, to homeowners.   District 24 Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre is Vice Chair of the Committee which met last week at the State Capitol.  Duvall says hearing testimony of the… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The inauguration of Dr. Daniel Kittle as Dakota Wesleyan University’s president was held yesterday at the Sherman Center on the Dakota Wesleyan campus.  His speech’s theme was A Community On Purpose. He talks about the challenges facing higher education and Dakota Wesleyan University. Kittle is Dakota Wesleyan’s 21st president.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7:00am on Monday, August 29, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for sanitary sewer repairs: 1st Ave SE between South State and South Kline Street  The road is expected to remain closed all day, motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.