ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- South Dakotans bought far more alcohol and tobacco than usual during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some healthcare professionals are concerned that residents who consumed more of the unhealthy products could suffer long-term physical and mental health consequences. Health experts say the pandemic brought on social isolation, job loss, grief and ongoing… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(Press Release)-  Here’s the official figures released by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety regarding the 2021 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Item Sturgis Rapid City District District Total Last Year to Date DUI Arrests 100 22 122 145 Misd Drug Arrests 116 35 151 241 Felony Drug Arrests 73 39 112 126 Total Citations… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- More people are needed to fill the continuing job openings across the state and region. Rita Nelson, with Yankton Thrive, says they are reaching out to people who ask for tourism information. Nelson says it is another way to make connections. Nelson says they are willing to work with state agencies on development… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board approved the medical cannabis plan at their meeting last week. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says a child’s caregiver will be responsible for administering the drug. The use of medical cannabis was approved by voters last November. Kindle says they have to set their rules within state guidelines. Kindle says they… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- As electric utility companies move to reduce carbon emissions, there remains a need to maintain base load production capacity. South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says renewable sources are fine, but can drop off at times. Nelson says utilities are looking for new technologies to produce electricity. Nelson says regulated utilities… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Three members of the Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department are back home after spending two weeks helping fight wildfires in Washington state. Chief Justin Jones, assistant chief Tye Odden (odd-en) and firefighter Trey Stroup (stroop) spent most of their time at the Green Ridge Fire, which Odden says is in the north… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – Rapid City Police are currently investigating a shooting that took place near the intersection of North Maple Avenue and Van Buren Street. Police say they were dispatch to the area around 10:00 a.m. this morning after receiving a report of a shooting that had just occurred. Rapid City Police Chief Don… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(Press Release)-  Here’s the daily figures regarding DUIs, drug arrests, accidents, etc. from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally courtesy from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety through 6am Mountian Time Friday. Item Sturgis Rapid City District District Total Last Year to Date DUI Arrests 85 14 99 117 Misd Drug Arrests 100 28 128… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office fall 2021 and Spring 2022 internship programs. 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;… Read more »