VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Mid-summer means planning is underway for the start of university classes late next month. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says they are getting good hints for fall enrollment. Gestring says the pandemic last year may have led some students to take a gap year. Universities are planning on a normal start… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Key Lime Air doing business as Denver Air Connection began their two-year stint as Pierre’s Essential Air Service provider Thursday.  Five passengers left Pierre on the morning flight and four on the afternoon flight.  Thirty people arrived in Pierre Thursday afternoon including Justin Dilges of Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Dilges says he isn’t aware… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Drought conditions across the northern plains are now influencing Missouri River flows. Tom Curran, Operations Manager at Gavins Point Dam near Yankton says they are dialing back their releases a bit. He says that will drop the river level from a few inches to nearly a foot. Curran says they will be adjusting… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- With the 4th of July typically comes a lot of food, and the USDA reminds people to be safe when preparing food this weekend. USDA Food Safety Expert Archie Magoulas says to always practice cleanliness and urges backyard chefs to use a food thermometer, not the eyes, when deciding whether burgers, chicken, or… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,038. The state had 21 new cases and 10 recoveries, increasing active infections to 167. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

ABERDEEN & PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio & DRGNews)- This weekend is Independence Day weekend and people will be shooting fireworks all across the state. Aberdeen Fire Marshall Chad Nilson tells us to proceed with caution because of the extreme dry conditions. Nilson talks about the dangers of sparklers. Nilson emphasizes making sure the fireworks is completely dispose… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown Mayor Elect Ried Holien has met for the first time with the new Denver Air Connection team. Denver Air was recently awarded the Watertown Essential Airline Contract, edging out SkyWest- United who had been serving the community for the past two years.  However, Holien says that SkyWest has informed the city that,… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.- The hot, dry conditions have pushed up water consumption across the region. Troy Larson, Executive Director of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, says they have been very close to maxing out their facilities. Larson says usage this year is up sharply from last year. Larson says they have not had any… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The Indian Boarding School Lands Committee will host a public meeting to provide an update regarding three parcels of land located on Sioux San Drive in West Rapid City. Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender described the situation is complicated and decades old. Allender said indigenous groups are motivated by the story of… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- May and June are considered the peak of severe weather season across much of the northern plains. Peter Rogers, warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, says there was a noted lack of severe weather. Rogers says the lack of severe weather is linked to ongoing drought conditions.… Read more »