PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office fall 2022 internship program. Student interns will work with staff on various projects depending on interests and strengths. Additional duties include aiding the governor’s general counsel, constituent services, and communications team; conducting policy research; preparing policy briefings; and staffing events.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota voters will have two options in November to expand Medicaid. Both a constitutional amendment and an initiated measure will be on the ballot. “South Dakotans Decide”, the group backing the amendment held a news conference to outline the urgency of expanding Medicaid. Spokesman Zach Marcus says those who are covered by… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Retailers Association did a poll to gauge public perceptions of property, income and sales taxes. Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says there is always a lot of interest in taxes. Sanderson says they did find some surprises. Sanderson says there was strong bipartisan opposition to an income tax. Sanderson says they… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- An attempt to raise entrance fees to the South Dakota State Fair was headed off by a legislative committee. State Fair officials came to the Rules Review committee with a proposal to raise the gate fee from six to ten dollars. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton told them they didn’t follow the right… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The “Ocean Shipping Reform Act” co-sponsored by South Dakota Senator John Thune and Congressman Dusty Johnson has passed through Congress and is now on President Bidens desk. Thune says they got involved after hearing about the supply chain issues related to a slowdown in ocean shipping. Johnson says the bill got solid bi-partisan… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Watertown Public Opinion)- A Canadian bicyclist who was struck last week along Interstate 29 in Deuel County has died, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. Jean-Pierre “J.P.” Petit, 53, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, was first taken to a hospital in Brookings, then transferred to a hospital in Sioux Falls. He died Monday, according… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Pierre area law enforcement official says you’ll hear more this summer about a new kind of societal war.  Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan says he is concerned about what calls the War on Sobriety. Callahan says drugs and alcohol are associated with variety of incidents. Callahan says increasing traffic enforcement is one… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Third night in a row of severe weather sets back progress on repairs for West Central Electric Coop. West Central Electric Cooperative crews continue to try to repair lines and poles damaged after severe storms ripped through its service area the past three nights. Manager of Member Services Jessie Tucker says repair crews… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- While Senate negotiators say they have reached agreement on the outlines of a gun safety bill, the final outcome will depend on the details. South Dakota Senator John Thune says to be successful a bill will have to directly address the problem. The bill would focus on mental health resources and keep the… Read more »