PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem released draft social studies standards for K-12 students in South Dakota. “South Dakota’s children deserve the very best social studies education in the nation,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “These standards raise the bar for the breadth and depth of civics and history education. They feature a… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- Following the cancellation of the Sunday night show of Lady A at the South Dakota State Fair, they have been busy looking for a replacement.  Assistant manager with the SD State Fair Candi Briley announced who will headline Sunday September 4th at the Grandstand. Briley said tickets are available now. Holders of Lady… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The city of Sturgis officially closed the 82nd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally by holding closing ceremonies Saturday afternoon. The ceremony began with the unveiling of the logo for the 83rd rally, which incorporates the city’s new iconic “S” logo with the number 83 in the middle. Following the unveiling, daredevil Cole Freeman… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On Saturday morning, family members and friends gathered at the BG Ernie Edwards Readiness Center in Watertown for an honoring ceremony of a loved soldier killed during the Vietnam War. KXLG News attended this incredible bridge dedication for Sgt. James Haider; before it started, we spoke with a long-time, well-known resident of the… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Economic conditions appear to be going in different directions, with some signs of a recession, and other segments showing strong growth. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says they are seeing that in the nine state Mid America region. Goss says he expects inflation to stay fairly hot for a while. Goss says… Read more »

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- While some areas of the northern plains will see rain this week, many crops have been damaged by the string of hot, dry days. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says there are big differences in conditions. Todey says rain now will be of limited help. Todey says… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 16th annual South Dakota Film Festival is coming up on the weekend of September 16th-18th at the Capitol Theater in Aberdeen.  Executive Director Steven Huber provides a preview. Huber talks about a television star who will be appearing at this year’s festival. Brian Baumgartner will be appearing in the movie Electric Jesus. … Read more »

BERESFORD, S.D.(WNAX)- The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System hit another benchmark last week with the ribbon cutting of their Beresford water tower. Executive Director Troy Larson says its another key piece of their distribution system. They also celebrated the seventy five million dollars in federal infrastructure funding they got. Larson says their funding this… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Another police involved shooting in Sioux Falls last week points out the dangers of guns on the street to cops and citizens. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead says they need help from the public. Milstead says they are also dealing with many repeat offenders. Milstead says another growing threat is teenagers with… Read more »