YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The US Supreme Court ruling that now sends most decisions on abortion laws back to the states will be a campaign issue this fall. South Dakota democratic Senate Candidate Brian Bengs says that voters in the state have decided the issue twice in the past. If republicans regain control of the Senate, they… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota democratic Governor candidate Jamie Smith says he wants to focus on helping people feel welcome in the state. Smith says safe, affordable childcare is a big problem. Smith says he is listening to the voters. Smith has been on the picnic and parade tour so far this summer.

GROTON, S.D.(Press Release) –  A Fayetteville, N.C., woman has been identified as the person who died as a result of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Monday, July 11, 2022, east of Groton. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2017 Toyota Camry was eastbound on U.S. Highway 12 when it struck a deer. The… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The second Summer Study Committee dealing with Regional Jails to meet Wednesday in Aberdeen. Here’s the schedule of who all will be speaking on Wednesday: 1:10 PM Duane Sutton, Chair, Brown County Commission                Ernest Thompson, State‘s Attorney, Brown County               … Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents told university presidents to “dream big” during their annual planning session this spring. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says his plan is to keep doing what they are doing. Dunn says they want to rebuild the west river Cottonwood Research Station that had significant storm… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- From a senior living complex, to hotels to outdoor recreation stores, Fort Pierre is seeing an influx of businesses this year. Mayor Gloria Hanson says two hotels will be built this fall. Hanson says the space for the new Yellowstone Senior Living complex is nearly ready for construction to start. Along with… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally begins in three weeks, and public safety during the largest tourism event in South Dakota was the topic of discussion at Camp Rapid Wednesday. More than one hundred people representing a variety of organizations were on hand to talk about things such as monitoring weather patterns and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem, legislators, and pro-life advocates issued a joint statement on South Dakota’s policies to save lives and help mothers: “In the last few weeks, it has become clear that South Dakota is the most pro-life state in the nation. Our laws are saving lives, and resources like Life.SD.gov… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite rising prices and interest rates, home sales are still going strong. Real estate agent Roger Chase of Huron says they are still seeing a fast market. Chase says price doesn’t seem to be a barrier to selling a home. Chase says the turnover of homes is still very rapid. Chase is also… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A combination of hot, dry weather and supply chain issues are causing problems for a large water delivery system. Troy Larson, Executive Director of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System says demand is outrunning their ability to deliver. Larson says their well capacity has fallen from last year. Larson says they are… Read more »