PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Education Standards approved rules for the use of medical marijuana in state schools starting this fall. Department of Education lawyer Diane Roy told the board it’s a new area for everyone. Roy says they recognize the mandate the issue got from the voters. Roy says the Education Department… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night, the Aberdeen Planning Commission held a meeting discussing the ordinance regarding medical marijuana establishments. Aberdeen Planning & Zoning Director Brett Bill talks about why this ordinance is recommended. Brett told the commission they tried to establish communication with their legislators with little success. Brett discuss bringing this issue up with… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – On a 7-2 vote, the Sturgis Council Monday night voted to allow open container on Main Street during this year’s Motorcycle Rally. City leaders say allowing open containers during the rally offers several positives, including giving visitors a more relaxed, inviting experience downtown as well as offering a new revenue stream for… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton City Manager Amy Leon has announced that Commander Jason Foote will be the city’s next Police Chief. Foote will take over his duties following the departure of retiring Chief John Harris in early July. He says he feels great support from the community. He was one of two finalists for the top… Read more »

ONIDA, S.D.(KCCR)- A 73 year-old Onida man is in the Hughes County Jail on charges that he sexually assaulted three Hughes County teenagers he met on Instagram. Steven Harold West is being held on a 50-thousand dollar cash bond.  A probable cause affidavit on file in Sully County indicates that Hughes County law enforcement requested… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the US and Mid America economies are growing at a rapid rate, there are some danger signs. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says supply chain issues are getting worse. Goss says the supply index has hit another record high. Goss says another indicator he is watching is the yield on treasury bonds.… Read more »

The Hughes County Commission is moving forward with finding a replacement for Hughes County Sheriff Darin Johnson.  Commission Chair Randy Vance says the Commission discussed Johnson’s replacement during recent executive sessions for personnel matters. In his role as Vice Sheriff, Johnson will get Callahan up to speed on operation of the Sheriff’s Office before Johnson… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- While a more active weather pattern may bring rain and thundershowers to the region this week, the long-term trends look to be a problem. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says those trends continue to point toward warmer and drier conditions. Edwards says it would take a long rainy pattern to break the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is considering having wind power projects file progress updates during and after construction. Chairman Chris Nelson says they can’t regulate or correct without more information. Pierre lawyer Brett Koenecke who often represents wind power applicants wasn’t a fan of the idea. Nelson then suggested a check list.… Read more »