PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – An interim South Dakota legislative committee studying special education is ready to turn over some recommendations to the Executive Board. Committee Vice Chair, Senator Jim Bolin of Canton outlined some of the areas of agreement. Representative Ray Ring of Vermillion says more money will be needed to address the issue. Committee… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Avera Health was named a “Level 10” wired organization by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives or CHIME. The group recognizes health care organizations for the adoption and use of technology for patient safety and medical outcomes. Andrew Burchett is Chief Medical Information officer at Avera Health. Burchett says… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton County Commission held a special meeting Friday to discuss a moratorium on confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs). On the advice of States Attorney Rob Klimisch, the commission took no action on the moratorium. Commission Chairman Dan Klimisch says they had indications that the county zoning ordinance would be challenged.… Read more »

WHITE, S.D. (Press Release) – A White, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash north of White. A 2001 Chevrolet Malibu was southbound on 478th Avenue when the vehicle left the roadway and eventually hit a tree. Sean Blom, who was the 18-year-old driver, was pronounced… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – In two years, the Northern State University Educational Impact Campaign has raised more than $50 million—but that’s not the only fundraising success for the university and NSU Foundation. During that same time frame, $5 million has also been raised for student scholarships, officials announced Saturday at Northern Night. “This just… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — A former professor at Northern State University is suing the school, among others, claiming a dean retaliated against him when she denied his request for paternity leave. Thomas Orr says he requested time off under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, but that education dean Kelly Duncan denied the request… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 the following roads will be closed to thru traffic: South Main Street from 6th Avenue to 5th Avenue & 5th Avenue SW from South 1st Street to South Main Street Work is expected to last through Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019.  Motorists… Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The Corps of Engineers is hurrying to get Missouri River reservoirs to winter storage levels before they ice over. Mike Swenson with the Corps in Omaha says releases from Gavins Point Dam will hold steady for a few more weeks. The Corps says those releases may begin stepping down around Nov.… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Nobody was injured after a house exploded and collapsed in Sioux Falls. Fire Rescue Division Chief Steve Fessler says no one was inside the one-story home at the time of the explosion Thursday afternoon. Neighboring homes were evacuated as a precaution and streets were closed off in the area. Neighbors… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — President Trump was a surprise guest in Sioux Falls Wednesday night – by way of a special video. Trump praised the late Gene Abdallah at the annual Law Enforcement Appreciation and Fundraising Dinner that Abdallah started. Trump did the video as a favor for Governor Kristi Noem to surprise the… Read more »