OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- For a 10th straight month, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, remained above growth neutral. Ernie Goss, director of Creighton University’s Economic Forecasting Group, says the index dropped slightly. Goss says many businesses are dealing with… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While attention is focused on finishing out a challenging academic year, many schools are already looking ahead to next fall. Marc Long, President of Mount Marty University in Yankton, says they are seeing increased student interest. Mount Marty will field a varsity football team for the first time this fall. Long says their… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – South Dakota Senator John Thune visited Sturgis Wednesday, speaking with area business leaders before touring the vaccination site at Monument Health. Thune visited with area leaders at the community center, where he spoke about current events in Washington and his thoughts on the new administration. Among the questions asked was the rising… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota House legislators had one vetoed bill to consider Monday when they gathered in Pierre for the final day of the 2021 Legislative Session. The House had to take action on Gov. Kristi Noem’s Style or Form Veto of HB1217 what’s become known as the transgender, fairness in women’s sports bill. District… Read more »

KIMBALL, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota State Railroad Board earlier this year sold the MRC rail line to Watco Transportation Service, a leading short line rail company. The line, from Mitchell to Presho, will be operated by Ringneck & Western Railroad. Todd Yeaton, Manager of Gavillon Grain in Kimball, and former Chairman of the state Railroad… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents is meeting this week at Northern State University in Aberdeen. General Counsel Nathan Lukkes updated the board on their legislative agenda. Lukkes says funding the “Freedom Scholarship” was a major achievement. The Regents previously asked for one million dollars to start the scholarship, which was rejected. Lukkes… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- While the structural toll of the Rapid City area fires stands at one home and two outbuildings, the timeframe for evacuees returning home appears to have changed. Stephanie Cook is the public information officer for the fire incident management team, and encouraged effected families to stay connected on relevant social media for… Read more »

                ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, District 3 House Representative Carl Perry & Drew Dennert appeared in our studios to discuss HB1217, “Fairness in Women’s Sports” bill and why it didn’t become law. The SD House defeated the Governor Noem’s style or form veto on a 69-2 vote.  Perry… Read more »