GARRETSON, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a Minnesota woman has escaped with minor injuries after falling more than 80 feet (24 meters) from a cliff at a state park in South Dakota. Minnehaha County sheriff’s Sgt. Scott Dubbe says the fall happened Monday evening at the Palisades State Park, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northeast… Read more »
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Indications are El Nino fading away
ABERDEEN, S.D. (WNAX) – Much of the wet weather over the past eighteen months has been connected to the ongoing El Nino. That is warming of the Pacific Ocean surface, which has an impact on North American weather. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says there are indicators that El Nino is fading away. Edwards… Read more »
Johnson reflects on first eight months in office
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson has completed the first eight months of his two-year term. He says so far, some good, some bad. Members of Congress return to Washington this week after their August break. Johnson says there is on big item on their to do list. Johnson says they also… Read more »
McLaughlin man sentenced to 17 years in death of son
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota man convicted of killing his infant son has been sentenced to more than 17 years in prison. Thirty-two-year-old Kenneth Chase, of McLaughlin, was charged with second-degree murder. Authorities say he inflicted traumatic head injuries to the victim that led to his death in April 2018. U.S. District… Read more »
Ag Secretary orders investigation into beef pricing margins
ELKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue has ordered an investigation into beef pricing margins after the recent fire at the Holcomb, Kansas Tyson Foods Packing plant. Following the fire, margins were pushed to record highs. South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association President Steve (oh-l-uh-rick) Ollerich of Elkton, says cattle producers took a financial hit… Read more »
State resources provide backup to local officials during times of need
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – From blizzards and spring flooding, to summer storms and tornadoes the state has seen a number of disasters this year. South Dakota Department of Public Safety Secretary Craig Price says state resources are usually a backup to local officials. Price says he was very impressed with the response to the tornado… Read more »
Farm Bureau President reminds people of farm stress helpline
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Rural mental health continues to be a concern with producers facing storm challenges, a continuing trade war and low commodity prices. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal says if you need help or know of someone who does, there is a rural helpline available in South Dakota. The farm stress… Read more »
Noem addresses soldiers and families during ceremony
ABERDEEN, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota National Guard’s Alpha Battery, 147th Field Artillery &. 147th Forward Support Company of Aberdeen and Watertown were officially deployed yesterday (Sunday) as they get ready to go to Europe to participate in Operation Atlantic Resolve/European Deterrence Initiative. Governor Kristi Noem spoke at the ceremony. Noem says a deployment… Read more »
High releases on Missouri River to continue
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – High releases from Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River near Yankton will continue for the next few months. John Remus, Chief of the Corps of Engineers Missouri River Basin Water Management Office in Omaha, says they still have lots of excess water to move. Remus says they want to drop… Read more »
Nebraska reports increase in mumps cases
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has reported an increase in mumps cases, with at least 30 cases, mainly among those who attended a wedding in northeast Nebraska. Some of those cases were treated by Yankton medical providers. Elizabeth Healy is the Infection Prevention Coordinator at Avera Sacred Heart… Read more »