YANKTON. S.D.(WNAZX)- The Corps of Engineers is getting the Missouri River reservoirs ready for spring runoff and potential flooding. Kevin Low, with the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center, says the mountain snowpack normally peaks in the next few weeks. Low says flood risk right now is very low. Low says the current outlook indicates some… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced today that she will appoint Gregg Magera to serve as judge for the Fifth Judicial Circuit. “Gregg has spent his life in the pursuit of justice, first in private practice and then as a magistrate judge,” said Governor Noem. “I appreciate his willingness to serve the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota House of Representatives has approved delaying impeachment proceedings against South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. House Resolution 7001 was brought by District 24 Representative Will Mortenson of Pierre who was the only member of the House to comment on the action Monday on the House Floor. Ravnsborg’s first court appearance… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill dealing with transgender people and sports was smoked out to the Senate floor, debated and passed. The bill, HB1217 is called “to promote fairness in women’s sports.” Senator V.J. Smith of Brookings said there is no rush to pass the bill while legal challenges are underway. Senator Maggie Sutton of Sioux… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Finding agreement on the rules for medical marijuana will be one of the tough issues South Dakota lawmakers will have to settle this week. A bill is being debated that would delay the implementation until January first. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Mike Diedrich of Rapid City says they are looking for a balance.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are back in Pierre for the final four days of the main run of the 2021 session. A budget has to be written and approved before the Thursday deadline. Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says there are still details to be settled. Hunhoff says some agencies may… Read more »

SISSETON, S.D.(Press Release) – A Herman, MN man has been identified as the person who died Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash north of Sisseton. Preliminary crash information indicated that a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, traveling northbound on Interstate 29, was parked on the shoulder of the road due to a flat tire. The  driver was… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While a bill eliminating designated democratic representation on the South Dakota Board of Regents was killed in committee, Senate Minority Leader Troy Heinert of Mission, says its part of a troubling trend. Heinert says republicans don’t represent a majority of registered voters in the state. Heinert says state government works better with more… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that could make major changes to state employee health benefits made it through the legislature with few details and little debate. Eric Olilla, Executive Director of the South Dakota State Employees Organization, says it appears the bill would return employee health premium payments to the state. Olilla says the details didn’t… Read more »