YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While there is a last-ditch effort underway in Congress to extend funding to keep school meals free, most districts are preparing to start charging for food again this fall. Yankton School District Business Manager Jason Bietz says the free and reduced meal applications will be necessary again. During the past two years, federal… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- President Biden has asked Congress to suspend the eighteen cent per gallon federal gas tax through September as a way to cut costs for consumers. South Dakota Transportation Department Secretary Joel Jundt says any cut in that funding could be a problem. Jundt spoke to the Transportation Commission at their meeting in Pierre… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Rising costs are hitting businesses in two ways, increasing their costs and cutting sales due to rising prices. South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says almost all of it is tied to rising fuel prices. Sanderson says online sellers are not insulated from the rising costs either. Sanderson says some of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Transportation Department held open houses last week in Sioux Falls and Rapid City to get input on the state “Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Plan.” Mike Behm, head of the Division of Planning and Engineering, told the Transportation Commission its part of a national plan. Behm says they had a lot… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, Republican delegates decided their candidates for the upcoming November elections. The following was voted on with unanimous consent: Chris Nelson- Public Utilities Commissioner Brock Greenfield- Commissioner of School & Public Lands Josh Haeder- State Treasurer Rich Sattgast- State Auditor In the race for the Attorney General, Marty Jackley defeats David Natvig… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 9:00am on Monday, June 27th, 2022, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for a water valve repair:                                         South Roosevelt Street and Milwaukee Avenue Both North/South and East/West traffic will be impacted, motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed. The intersection is… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The message to cattle producers from DC officials is twofold – progress is being made, and the Senate is hearing your concerns. The Meat Packing Special Investigator Act, bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, has moved out of the Senate Ag committee. It would establish the office of the… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- It’s going to be a busy summer at the Rapid City Journey Museum – from history that fits in a shoebox, to the defining battles that took place in the region over a century ago. Troy Kilpatrick, Journey Museum executive director, says you might have some “shoebox history” of your own the… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The Supreme Court has overturned Roe V. Wade, effectively nullifying the constitutional right to an abortion nationwide and turning the decision of abortion access to state governments. Governor Kristi Noem has called for a special session, and as a “trigger law” state, abortions are illegal in South Dakota with the exception of… Read more »

LAKE OAHE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A jet skier who got lost on Lake Oahe Thursday night was found safely on shore after an extensive search by the Pierre Fire Department Rescue Squad and Game, Fish and Parks. Pierre Fire Department Chief Ian Paul says the missing jet skier was last seen leaving the Cow Creek Recreation Area… Read more »