RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- In an era where racial tensions are more visible than ever on social media, looking towards history can help provide context for the path forward. Don Barnett, mayor of Rapid City in the 1970’s, reflected on the strain of a term which corresponded with the peak of indigenous activism and tensions. Barnett,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota tech college graduates are in demand and getting paid for their skills. That was in a report to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education Wednesday. Assistant Director Scott Deslauriers says they tracked the graduates from last year. Deslauriers says they also surveyed starting pay for those graduates. Deslauriers says they… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Warmer weather and two years of pandemic restrictions will get a lot of people moving this weekend. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says they have made some predictions. Steward says that will lead to some busy highways at times. Steward says folks will be flying too. Travel will take place in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  On Wednesday, June 1st, the Aberdeen City Council will be conducting an executive session to interview candidates for the new Finance Officer.  The session will begin at 8:15am.  A decision could be made following the executive session.  That vote will be made public if a decision is made that day.    

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Supporters of Amendment “C” held a teletown hall Wednesday night to rally voters ahead of the June primary. Amendment “C”, if passed would require any ballot issue costing ten million dollars or more to pass with a sixty percent margin. Grover Norquist with the national groups “Americans for Tax Reform” said most tax… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Earlier this week the Aberdeen City Council was sued by two residents dealing with the issue of Councilwoman Tiffany Langer’s residency in the Southeast District in Aberdeen. Councilwoman Tiffany Langer has released the following statement: “I’d like to publicly address the lawsuit that has been brought against the council to remove me… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. –On May 25, 2022 at 10:37AM, Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to a restaurant fire in the 1100 block of 6th Ave SW. Upon arrival crews noted smoke coming from the building. Crews made entry and found heavy smoke and heat throughout the structure. The main fire was found in the kitchen area… Read more »

COLUMBUS, O.H.(WNAX)- Despite lingering cool weather, all outlooks continue to point to a warmer and drier summer. Ohio State Climatologist Aaron Wilson moderated this months North Central Region climate update and says June starts to show that transition. Wilson says they also start to see a drier signal into June. Wilson says the July through… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The overcrowded women’s prison in Pierre got a lot of attention in legislative hearings over the past two weeks. Corrections Department Secretary Kellie Wasko told the Appropriations Committee that its very difficult to provide needed drug and alcohol rehabilitation in that type of situation. Wasko says many of the female prisoners get no… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- State and federal funding is flowing through the “SD Connects” program to help pay for broadband expansions across the state. Andrew Curley, Director of Government Relations for Midco, says they have several projects underway. Curley says the grants help most in rural areas. Curley says the grants also help update technology on… Read more »