AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota schools will see a two-point four percent increase in state aid for next year. Avon School Superintendent Tom Culver says there are still some variables in the funding formula. Culver says the increase is higher than what the legislature legally could have done. Culver says they have to look beyond the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the South Dakota legislature was able to use a lot of one-time money to fund some long-needed projects, progress could be halted due to other actions taken by lawmakers. Long time legislative observer and lobbyist Dave Owen says one bill stands out. Owen says bill sponsors were not honest about its intent.… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The one point nine trillion dollar, “American Rescue Plan” just signed by President Biden will provide direct payments to many local governments. Yankton County Commission Chair Cheri Loest says this plan is different than the “Cares Act” passed last year. Loest says the rescue plan sets aside sixty five billion dollars for counties.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre Fire Department has released additional information on a small structure fire in a Pierre restaurant Monday night.  Fire Chief Ian Paul says dark smoke and some fire was visible when firefighters arrived on scene shortly after 7PM. Paul says firefighters attacked the fire from all sides. Paul says the fire remains… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The Davison County Public Safety Center in Mitchell was evacuated due to a bomb threat this morning.  Mitchell police and fire personnel were called to the scene just before 9 AM.  The incident disrupted court proceedings that were scheduled for this morning.  More details are expected to be released later today.

ABERDEEN, S.D. – After a year of adapting to changes due to COVID-19, Northern State University is planning a shift back to more normal operations for the fall 2021 semester. The South Dakota Board of Regents made this announcement Monday for the six BOR universities and two special schools, citing success in vaccine distribution and… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Corps of Engineers has the Missouri River reservoirs ready for spring runoff. Mike Swenson with the Corps office in Omaha says they hit their flood storage levels. Swenson says the expect Lake Oahe to see only minor flood pool rises this spring. Swenson says they will soon start raising flows from Gavins… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota public university students are due back from spring break this week, with the final semester and graduation for seniors in sight. USD President Sheila Gestring says they have been able to avoid another flare up of Covid-19 on campus with hard work and a lot of cooperation. Gestring says they tested… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature completed the main run of the 2021 session last week. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says it was kind of surprising they made it. Stevens says they also had a surprising amount of money to deal with. Stevens says passing a two point four percent increase for the “big… Read more »