PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- People who depend on the South Dakota State Retirement System will get a decent raise next year. The system trustees approved a three-point five percent increase in benefits starting next July first. State investments rose over two billion dollars last year and now stand at 14.6 billion dollars. Chief State Investment Officer Matt… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced the primary themes of her 2021 Budget Address: “South Dakota has the strongest economy in America right now, but that success does not stem from government. It stems from our people and from the Freedom that they enjoy. This year, as with years past, we will… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Covid-19 infections continue at a high rate across most of South Dakota. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they have a high patient count. Healy says they are seeing more parents bring their younger children in for vaccinations. Healy says parents that have been hesitating should… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- The first drug to offer some benefits to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease is now becoming available. Aduhelm was approved for use by the FDA earlier this year. Leslie Morrow, Executive Director of the Alzheimers Association of South Dakota, says it’s a glimmer of hope. Morrow says the drug is the first to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Police Chief Dave McNeil recap the 2021 year in the Aberdeen Police Department. Chief McNeil recap what the police department did this year in Aberdeen. Chief McNeil talks about the support the Police Department gets from the Aberdeen City Council & the general public. Chief McNeil gave us an example. Chief McNeil… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Final Competition for the BIG Idea Competition, a statewide business idea competition for high schools students will be Wednesday, December 8th at the NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center.  In 2021, 238 applications involving nearly 300 students from 33 schools were received.  At the final competition, the top eight finalists will compete… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sundown, effective immediately through December 9, in honor of Senator Robert (Bob) Dole. “Senator Dole exemplified statesmanship,” said Governor Noem. “He was a great American and a dedicated patriot. He will be missed.” This order is in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — An Aberdeen man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with five years suspended in a crash that killed a man just weeks away from getting married. Nineteen-year-old Carson Maunu earlier pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide in an agreement with prosecutors. Maunu originally faced three felonies. Maunu was driving a… Read more »

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Despite the shot of cold air and some snow this week, the outlook for most of December is continued above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation. Dennis Todey with the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa says that is related to the jet stream moving far north of us. Todey says any rain… Read more »