PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While a study of the operations and programs of the South Dakota Board of Regents and six universities is underway, legislators are already talking about changes. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, says they want to assure the future of higher education. Hunhoff says they are looking at duplications… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The City of Sturgis has unveiled a new branding campaign for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. City leaders say the new branding identity will begin with logos, messaging, and creative elements and will continue to grow across our many channels in coming years. The new brand follows on the heels of the… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A violent rape has been found to have directly lead to the death of a woman in Rapid City late last month. 58 year-old Marlon Little Bald Eagle has been arrested for the crime, which has only recently been made public. 42 year-old Robyn Runs Above of Manderson has been positively identified… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While crypto currencies like Bitcoin are getting a lot of attention, commercial banks are waiting on the sidelines.  South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says they opposed a bill in this years legislature dealing with those online transactions. Adam says the volatility of crypto currency is a problem for banks. Adam says… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The history of the Pick-Sloan Plan that led to construction of the six main stem dams on the Missouri River was highlighted at the annual meeting of the Missouri Sedimentation Action Coalition. The meeting, held virtually, featured historian Michael Lawson who said much was lost in building those dams. Lawson had a list… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature approved “SB55” last year, requiring the Board of Regents to study the administrative structure of the six universities and central office and report back by later this year. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher gave an update to the Board at their online meeting Tuesday. Maher says the study won’t… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphaMedia)–Tuesday night’s mayoral candidate forum in Watertown took an interesting direction. There was talk about taxes and spending, the ice arena and the new city manager coming on board. But both candidates were asked about the question of gender; specifically the lack of female candidates running for public office in Watertown. Here’s how Ried… Read more »