YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Many states, including South Dakota are ending the extra federal unemployment payments as an incentive to get more people back to work. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says any available workers will find a job. Sanderson says higher pay is only one incentive used to get people back… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- A Davison County Commissioner charged with 2nd offense DUI will be able to perform community service in lieu of serving time in jail.  Kim Weitala appeared in Davison County Court on Tuesday.  She has performed more than 80 hours of community service and told Judge Donna Bucher that she has been sober for… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- A trial date was set for a Mitchell man charged with obstruction after he refused to leave a Mitchell School Board meeting last September after not complying with the school district’s mask mandate.  Reed Bender’s jury trial was set for August 2nd at the Davison County Courthouse in downtown Mitchell.  Mitchell police attempted… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenAmericanNews)- The Aberdeen Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss a city ordinance Tuesday that essentially provides guidance to city offices about medical marijuana establishments until state rules are in place. Voters in South Dakota approved the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana in separate ballot measures in November. While the ballot measure concerning… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The interim Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature has approved a letter to the state Education Department, asking them to delay applying for federal grants dealing with American history or civics education until the full legislature can weigh in. Senator Ryan Maher of Isabel says they need time to review the details… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Dry conditions in April resulted in very low runoff into the upper Missouri River Basin. Mike Swenson with the US Army Corps of Engineers says the level of the Lake Oahe reservoir at Pierre/Fort Pierre is below the flood control zone of 1607.5 feet. Despite the drought conditions along much of the upper… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While a study of the operations and programs of the South Dakota Board of Regents and six universities is underway, legislators are already talking about changes. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, says they want to assure the future of higher education. Hunhoff says they are looking at duplications… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The City of Sturgis has unveiled a new branding campaign for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. City leaders say the new branding identity will begin with logos, messaging, and creative elements and will continue to grow across our many channels in coming years. The new brand follows on the heels of the… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A violent rape has been found to have directly lead to the death of a woman in Rapid City late last month. 58 year-old Marlon Little Bald Eagle has been arrested for the crime, which has only recently been made public. 42 year-old Robyn Runs Above of Manderson has been positively identified… Read more »