SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Voters in Kansas this week rejected a constitutional amendment that would have placed severe restrictions on the ability of people to seek out abortion services. That caught the attention of Rick Weiland with the group “Dakotans for Health” that is planning an abortion rights amendment petition drive in South Dakota. Weiland says the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until midnight tonight in honor of U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski of Indiana who died Wednesday in a vehicle crash. “Jackie Walorski spent her whole life investing in people. She was a remarkable gift to me as a… Read more »

PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA(Press Release) – On Wednesday, the Kristi for Governor campaign launched JamieandJoe.com, a website that shows how closely Representative Jamie Smith aligns with President Joe Biden and how out of touch he is with South Dakota values. The website quotes Rep. Jamie Smith on his admiration for President Biden: “We desperately need a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Enplanement numbers at Pierre Regional Airport continue to grow month to month.  July numbers were released Tuesday night during the Pierre City Commission meeting. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says he appreciates the people of central South Dakota putting trust in not only Pierre Regional Airport, but Essential Air… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The application and approval process for Summit Carbon Solutions proposed carbon dioxide pipeline will apparently stretch on. South Dakota Public Utilities Chairman Chris Nelson says there is no deadline for the pipeline company to submit their information. Nelson says they are watching as more information is delivered to them. Summit Carbon Solutions is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a plan from Northwestern Energy to change their corporate structure. Northwestern Company Secretary Tim Olson says they are separating some of their operations. Olson says there will be no changes apparent to their customers. Commissioner Kristie Fiegen says it is a positive move. The commission voted… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- At this week’s City Council meeting, up for approval was choosing a “Construction Manager at Risk” (CMAR) Public Works Director Heath VonEye starts off the discussion. VonEye goes over the proposals received. Councilman Tupper mentions RJM was “heavily vetted in this process; they definitely stood up and above the rest.” Councilman Paulsen had… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The joint convention of the Associated School Boards and the School Administrators of South Dakota will be held in Sioux Falls this week. School Boards Executive Director Wade Pogany says it’s a good time for educators and administrators to catch up. Pogany says there is a lot of conversations about student well… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- State transportation officials are beginning to look at rolling out sections of a recharging network for electric vehicles.  Mike Behm, Director of Planning and Engineering says the focus for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure or NEVI Formula is on the state’s interstate system. South Dakota would need 13 charging stations along the interstates… Read more »