YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission agreed to an amended resolution opposing the federal government’s thirty by thirty proposal. That’s a program aimed at placing thirty percent of the nation’s land and water in conservation programs by the year 2030. District 18 Representative Julie Auch of Lesterville led the support for adopting the resolution. Former… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Police Department is hosting a Run with the Police 5k on Saturday, May 13th.  Proceeds going to the Fraternal Order of Police lodge 4 in Aberdeen.   Aberdeen Police Investigator Justine Charles talks about the event as an opportunity for the citizens to relate with the police department. Charles talks about… Read more »

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- The Climate Prediction Center has issued an “El Nino” watch for the possible development of the climate driver this summer. Doug Kluck, Central Region Climate Service Director for the National Weather Service, says the El Nino would come after three years of a La Nina. An El Nino occurs when Pacific Ocean surface… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota school districts will be able to use student teachers in some expanded roles this fall after action by a legislative committee. Kathryn Blaha with the Department of Education asked the Rules Review Committee to approve rules allowing student teachers expanded duties. Education Department Secretary Joe Graves says it’s a move to… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Expanding broadband internet service to all corners of the state is a priority for telecommunication companies. Denny Law, C.E.O. of Golden West says outside funding is needed to serve many rural areas. Law says they have relied on a federal program for many years. Law says the Connect SD program funds are useful… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Alzheimer’s Association of South Dakota held a meeting Wednesday at The Aberdeen Area Senior Center. Executive Director Leslie Morrow talks about the role of the association. Morrow talks about how much money is going into research of Alzheimer’s Disease each year. The FDA earlier had approved Aduhelm & Aricept for treatment of… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned Congress that if the debt ceiling is not raised, the federal government could face a default by early June. South Dakota Senator & Augustana University economics professor Reynold Nesiba says that would be uncharted territory. Nesiba says the federal government has run on a deficit… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Admission fees for the South Dakota State Fair will be going up this year. Fair Manager Peggy Besch appeared before the Rules Review Committee of the legislature. Besch says they depend on gate fees for their operating budget. Department of Ag and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts said they need the revenue to… Read more »

PARKER, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota students are wrapping up their annual ritual of standardized testing. Parker School Superintendent Donavon DeBoer says the testing period was extended this year. DeBoer says most of their students have made up for the class time lost to the pandemic in 2020. DeBoer says there were setbacks in student’s emotional makeup.… Read more »