PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On July 1, 2023, South Dakota’s tax rate will decrease from 4.5 percent to 4.2 percent. Governor Kristi Noem and the Department of Revenue are working diligently to account for the three-tenth percent sales tax decrease created by House Bill 1137. “We are excited to provide this tax relief for the people… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents, at their meeting at Northern State University in Aberdeen last week, reached a “teach out” agreement with Presentation College. Associate Vice President for Academics, Pam Carriveau says it has taken some time to get the agreement. Presentation, also in Aberdeen, announced earlier this year that they would… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the Mid America region continues to grow despite continuing challenges. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says their survey shows a slight decline in the past month. Goss says it appears there are sectional recessions. Goss says there are still issues business managers are concerned about. Goss says he expects… Read more »

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (HubCityRadio.com) – Over the weekend in the Twin Cities, Hub City Radio’s own David Tukesbrey won two Sevareid Awards for small market radio play-by-play for his work in 2022. The awards, named for the North Dakota-born and University of Minnesota-educated journalist best known for his work as a correspondent for CBS Radio and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite the lingering winter weather, the construction season is imminent. South Dakota Department of Transportation regional engineer Greg Rothschadl says the barricades are ready to go up on Highway 46. Rothschadl says the contractor plans to be out in force next week. Rothschadl says the lingering winter hasn’t slowed construction much, yet. Rothschadl… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota State Transportation Board again heard about the Highway 46 issue through Wagner. Gerrit Juffer of Wagner told the board that a group of citizens from Wagner had met with D.O.T. Secretary Joel Jundt and other officials in Mitchell and came to some agreements. Juffer says keeping the four line configuration… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem vetoed a bill revising the Uniform Commercial Code and the legislature failed to override that. State Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Dave Owen says fear overcame logic. Owen says the Governor’s opposition was a major factor in swinging the votes. District 18 Representative Julie Auch of Lesterville… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On March 31, 2023 at .approximately 11pm, Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to the 100 block of south Main Street for a reported building collapse. When fire crews arrived, a three-story downtown building was found to have collapsed along with a large amount of scattered debris. There was a subsequent fire that… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A 32-year-old man died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Thursday after driving erratically and displaying a firearm in the northeast part of Pierre. Information from the South Dakota’s Division of Criminal Investigation says traffic was shut down in the area on Fourth Street about 5pm. When officers arrived and approached the parked… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents at their meeting at Northern State University in Aberdeen, presented the first reading for a policy addressing non-student minors on campus. The policy establishes a responsible framework to protect youth invited to campus for activities, programs, or events. Regents counsel Nathan Lukkes says they have set up… Read more »