YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Brian Bengs, the democratic candidate for the US Senate in South Dakota says he is still working through ideas to help with his campaign themes. Bengs appeared at the Yankton County Democratic Picnic and says he is also focused on raising money for his challenge to incumbent republican Senator John Thune. Bengs says… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Staying focused on state issues is the campaign theme of democratic Governor candidate Jamie Smith. Smith, current Minority Leader in the South Dakota House says he has a broad background. Smith says he has always wanted to serve. Smith appeared at the Yankton County Democratic Party picnic.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s July Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, July 14 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center, 2905 3rd Avenue Southeast. Sanford is the host and sponsor and will be providing food for the evening. Membership drawing is at $400. This… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota interim Attorney General Mark Vargo says his priority is restoring confidence in the office following the impeachment and conviction of former Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Vargo says he wants to get face to face with as many agents as possible. Vargo says it’s the DCI agents that are the prime contacts… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- While the level of the Oahe and other reservoirs on the Missouri River main stem system are low, the system is roughly only half-empty compared to the record all-time minimum low in 2007.  John Remus, Chief of the Missouri River Water Management Division of the U-S Army Corps of Engineers says drought conditions… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Below normal runoff into the Missouri River system is expected for the next few months. Ryan Larson with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha had the latest runoff update. Larson says Yellowstone flooding added a minor bump to the monthly runoff. Larson says all of the mountain snowpack has melted. The Corps is… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Forecasts continue to indicate hot and dry conditions to continue over much of the Missouri River Basin. Doug Kluck, Climate Services Director for the Central Region of the National Weather Service, says the outlook for the next month shows the heat. Kluck, who took part in the monthly Missouri River Basin update for… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission will vote on a contract for an underwater inspection of the Meridian Bridge at their meeting Monday. Mayor Stephanie Moser says its part of a larger discussion about maintaining the bridge long term. Moser says they don’t have any money in place to make any large updates or repairs… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- This weekend say Main Street Square filled with artists, as the Native Pop Arts Festival celebrated ten years of highlighting native artists of all mediums. Lafawn Janis, executive director for Native Pop, opened Friday nights award ceremony acknowledging key donors and partners. Winning Best in Show was Beverly Moran, whose colorful, layered… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The James River Water Development District was awarded five million dollars in federal ARPA funds by the state Department of Ag & Natural Resources. James River District Manager Dave Bartel says they have a lot of plans in place. Bartel says there is a big need to get water to livestock operations. Bartel… Read more »