PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that removes many restrictions on home schooling passed the South Dakota House and is on the way to the Governor. Representative Rebecca Reimer of Chamberlain, one of the prime sponsors, says the bill makes four minor changes. Representative Linda Duba of Sioux Falls says not all students do well in home… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- A major intrusion into federal computer systems is still being investigated. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says they know who made the hack. Rounds, a member of the Armed Services Committee, says there is no evidence of damage yet. Rounds says they haven’t been told what the Russians may have gained from the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Senate has approved a bill to appropriate funds so the Board of Regents can update the South Dakota State University Cottonwood Field Station in Jackson County.  Senator Gary Cammack of Union Center says the research complex was heavily damaged by severe weather last week. Cammack says the Cottonwood Field Station… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislative budget writers are grinding through the details to come up with a final version next week. Governor Kristi Noem proposed a two-point four percent increase for state workers, community service providers and state aid to education. Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says they will probably stick to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Dr. Alyssa Kiesow has been named the new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Northern State University. Kiesow was selected from a strong pool of national candidates, bringing a wealth of experience as a faculty member and leader, said NSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr.… Read more »

SISSETON, S.D.(Press Release) – One person died Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash north of Sisseton. The names of the two people involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, traveling northbound on Interstate 29, was parked on the shoulder of the road due to a flat tire.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be holding a Job Fair on Tuesday, March 9 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the ARCC located at 225 3rd Avenue SE.  The department hires over 150 summer staff in over 30 different positions.  These positions are in the areas of Parks, Forestry,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill writing rules and regulations for medical marijuana in South Dakota is still making its way through the legislature.  Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says it is a massive bill. The amended bill would delay the legalization of medical marijuana to January first. Stevens says some allowances need to be made to… Read more »