SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Planning for expansion and growth at the University of South Dakota – Sioux Falls will be a priority. President Sheila Gestring expanded on their plans for that facility during her “State of the U” speech last week. Gestring says they will focus on workforce development. Gestring says they expect to see strong… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents held an online review of the progress they have made in responding to SB55. That bill was passed in last years legislature and laid out efficiency goals for the Regents and the six state universities. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says they have several plans underway. Maher… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The three candidates for Governor of the South Dakota held their first debate Friday night in Rapid City.  The three candidates are the incumbent Governor Kristi Noem(R), & her challengers, Representative Jamie Smith(D) & Tracey Quint(L). On Wednesday, Governor Noem announced her plans to eliminate the grocery tax if reelected, she discussed… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the candidates for the Brown County Commission held a forum at Engels Event Center hosted by Hub City Cups.  The candidates are the incumbents Mike Wiese(R), Mike Gage(R), & the challengers Drew Dennert(R) & Chad Fischbach(D). All the candidates talked about the issue of the regional jails for Brown County. Drew… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Transportation Commission met Thursday in Pierre. Department Secretary Joel Jundt said their transportation plan was accepted by the federal government. Jundt said they also had their electric vehicle charging port plan approved. Jundt says it will take some time to get those charging stations online. Jundt also said they were… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -Dakota News Now will host a debate between Gov. Kristi Noem (R, S.D.) and Rep. Jamie Smith (D, S.D.), and libertarian candidate Tracey Quint as they compete for the position of South Dakota Governor. The debate airs Friday, September 30th, at 7:00 pm on Fox Sioux Falls and sister… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As temperatures cool, there will be more reliance on natural gas to keep our homes warm. Luke Hansen, Manager of Gas Supply for Northwestern Energy, says they have been watching prices rise. Hansen says it all adds up to higher prices. Hansen says despite that, they anticipate that customers won’t see much of… Read more »

Beginning at 8:00am on Monday, October 3rd, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following areas for sewer repairs: 27th Ave Northeast (Dakota Estates Building) The road is expected to remain closed until 10/4/2022, motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed. … Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – A total of 23 sobriety checkpoints in 16 counties are scheduled during October, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. The monthly checkpoints are designed to encourage people to not drink and drive. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- Huron High School’s homecoming queen nearly missed her own coronation. Say Ma is a member of the Tiger girl’s tennis team and was in in Mitchell Tuesday for the ESD Conference tournament. Coronation was scheduled at the Huron Arena that night after the Huron-SF Washington volleyball match. Huron tennis coach Rachel Kary said… Read more »