SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Corn will be hiring separate leaders for the Corn Utilization Council and for the Corn Growers Association.  That was announced at a meeting of the Corn Utilization Council on Friday in Sioux Falls.   After coming out of executive session Council President Grant Rix also announced they had agreed to offer… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB)- Riding for Resilience. That’s the slogan for a non-profit organization that held their second annual Medicine Wheel Ride Sunday. The organization of Native American female motorcyclists and allies ride to bring awareness and resources to issues impacting indigenous peoples. Shelly Denny is with the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Society. Denny says they… 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 Monday. Item Sturgis Rapid City District District Total Last Year to Date DUI Arrests 27 6 33 41 Misd Drug Arrests 28 3 31… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has announced that starting on Aug. 16 Wylie Park’s hours of operations will change. A full list of the hour changes follows. August hours Aug. 16-22: Hours of operation: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., campground hours, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 23-27: Gift shop, concession stands and rides:… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Saturday was highlighted by the 19th Annual Mayor’s Ride, which was led out of town by special guests, the Budweiser Clydesdales. Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen says “this ride has been a special part of the Sturgis Rally, not only for the amazing beauty of the Black Hills but… 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.   Item Sturgis Rapid City District District Total Last Year to Date DUI Arrests 16 4 20 26 Misd Drug Arrests 15 1 16 41 Felony Drug Arrests… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem will attend several events at the Sturgis Rally. At 2:00 pm MT, she will attend the Legends Ride Auction where “True Grit” – a painting by David Uhl depicting Governor Noem atop her horse, Ice Man, at the Custer State Park Buffalo Round Up – will be… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- There has been much discussion and debate over “critical race theory” and its implementation and instruction in public schools. University of South Dakota Law School Dean Neil Fulton it’s a very narrow, legal topic. Fulton says CRT is usually only used in high level university courses. Fulton says many of those upset about… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Dry conditions continue to have an impact on the Missouri River basin. Kevin Grode with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says their runoff forecast continues to shrink. Grode says the prediction is creeping up the record books. Grode says they don’t see much change in weather patterns that would have an effect… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents approved a statement and action plan that positions the universities as “places of opportunity” for all students. Regents Counsel Nathan Lukkes outlined the plan to the board at their meeting in Pierre. Regent Tony Venhuizen says its not about any theory or philosophy. Venhuizen says its about… Read more »