YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department Commission approved changes to the lease for the operator of the marina at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area west of Yankton. State Parks and Recreation Director Scott Simpson explained the plans to the board at their meeting last week. Simpson says the plans call… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Several potential Olympic athletes are endorsing beef in their diet and the South Dakota Beef Industry Council’s “Build Your Base” program. That is a comprehensive sports nutrition program that utilizes beef as its prime protein. South Dakota Beef Industry Council Executive Director Suzy Geppert says endorsements are coming from five noted athletes. She… Read more »

WASHINTON, D.C.(WNAX)- With Members of Congress back in Washington, debate will continue on a massive infrastructure bill. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says republicans have moved on what they will support. President Biden rejected an offer from republicans following a meeting last week. Johnson says after that, a deal looks less likely. Johnson says any… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Local governments have been looking for help in coming up with medical marijuana controlling ordinances before it becomes legal on July first. Brian McGinnis with Planning District Three in Yankton has been working with local officials and says there are a couple of options now. McGinnis says some localities are going toward complete… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenAmericanNews)- Molded Fiber Glass is closing its Aberdeen plant, according to a news release form the company. The plant broke ground in 2007 and has been dedicated to the production of wind turbine blades. “The closure comes as a result of changes in market conditions, foreign competition and proposed revisions to tax policies impacting… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – A Groton, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died late Friday night in a motorcycle-pickup crash north of Aberdeen. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2020 Harley Davidson FLHTCSE2 motorcycle was southbound on 387th Avenue. A 2013 Dodge Ram pickup, going north on 387th Avenue, crossed into the… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- A young man from Lake Benton, Minnesota is facing rape charges in Brookings County. Eighteen-year-old Tristen Simonsen is charged with one count of first degree rape and two counts of second degree rape, involving three different victims. Brookings County States Attorney Dan Nelson says it’s alleged that Simonsen would contact the female victims… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Two people were found unharmed after a water search Monday night on Lake Oahe about 15 miles north of Pierre/Fort Pierre. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad chief Ian Paul says a jet ski with two riders went missing from the Spring Creek Recreation Area around 9:30pm. Paul says the missing jet skiers–… Read more »