OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the Mid America economy appeared to take a positive jump with the February report, that may be an outlier. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss, who coordinates the monthly nine state survey, says he doesn’t see the positive movement continuing. The overall reading for February jumped to fifty six point one, well… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The takeover of the Silicon Valley Bank in California by the federal government is an isolated incident. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says it appears to be a bad management problem. Johnson says its unfortunate that it turned into a partisan issue. Johnson says there was no widespread change in banking regulations. The… Read more »

AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- The budget passed by the South Dakota legislature last week would bump state aid to education by seven percent next school year. Avon Superintendent Tom Culver says its appreciated but not all of that increase can go to teacher pay. Culver says school districts have several dedicated budget funds. Culver says the funding… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- As part of the budget passed last week by the South Dakota legislature, the Board of Regents will be able to freeze tuition at state universities for another year. USD President Sheila Gestring says it was a critical issue. Gestring says the state will pay for salary increases for university employees. Gestring says… Read more »

COLMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- Sioux Valley Energy C.E.O. Tim McCarthy has been elected to serve as president of the national Touchstone Energy Cooperative Board of Directors. Touchstone Energy is a national network of electric cooperatives across forty five states. McCarthy says they do have an agenda. McCarthy says the electric industry is facing numerous challenges. McCarthy joined… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday morning, Governor Kristi Noem appeared on “Sunday Morning Futures” on the Fox News Channel to talk about Chinese government’s  threats to the United States. Noem talks about attempting to prevent the CCP from purchasing land near Ellsworth Air Force Base where the new Raider Bombers will be located at. Noem talks… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is accepting applications for summer seasonal positions.  A variety of positions are available, including baseball, softball and tee ball coaches, baseball and softball umpires, Park, Forestry, Cemetery and Golf maintenance workers, Wylie Park and Aquatic Center concession workers, tennis instructors, lifeguards, aquatic center cashiers, cultural… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB)-  – The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with the South Dakota Humanities Council, presents “Crossroads: Change in Rural America.” The exhibition, examining the evolving landscape of rural American, opened at the Sturgis Public Library Monday. Sturgis Public Library Director Chris Hahn talks about the exhibit. Hahn says “Crossroads” will be on… Read more »

ABERDEEN, (S.D.) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s EDGE Task Force invites all early career professionals, ages 21-40, to their next social on Thursday, March 23 from 7 to 10 pm at SkateAway, 721 Circle Drive. Skate rental, food and beverages are included at no cost to participants, but you must RSVP by March 22.… Read more »

HAMLIN COUNTY, S.D.(KXLG)- The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office reported two rollover crashes Sunday and one injury. As the day progressed, the high winds blew snow over the road creating dangerous and icy driving conditions for much of the KXLG listening area. Around 12:40 pm, near County Road 465 and 183rd Street, about six miles northeast… Read more »