YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Improving the flow and water quality of the James River is a slow process. Dave Bartel, Manager of the James River Water Development District, says conditions change every year. Bartel says some stretches of the river has had flood conditions this year. Bartel says they are seeing water quality improve. The district received… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The official opening of the Yankton College Alumni and Educational Center was held Thursday at the Mead Building Historical Center. Dr Joseph Ward, a member of the Board of Trustees, says its an emotional day for him and his family. The center, on the third floor of the building, will hold displays of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, in response to an inquiry from South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) regarding why Governor Noem does not plan to participate in their gubernatorial debate, the Kristi for Governor campaign announced that they will not be participating in the debate due to extreme leftist slant from National Public Radio (NPR)… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration and signed Executive Order 2022-08 to help South Dakota local governments recover from public infrastructure damage sustained as a result of tornado, severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and hail that occurred June 11-14, 2022 in six counties statewide. FEMA assistance is requested… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Storybook Land Festival: 5-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday at Wylie Park and Storybook Land. This free event features published children’s authors, storytellers, entertainment including a magician, hands-on arts and crafts activities for children and adults, live music and food. For more information and a detailed schedule, search for Storybook Land Festival on… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A new three digit dialing code, 988, will launch Saturday in South Dakota, connecting those experiencing mental health distress with accessible care and support. Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill says calls will be routed to the Helpline Center. Gill says that help is available anytime someone needs it. Gill says suicide… Read more »

MADISON, S.D.(KJAM)- Local and state law enforcement are investigating a high speed vehicle pursuit with shots fired that started in Minnehaha County and ended in the city of Madison Thursday afternoon. Lake County Sheriff Tim Walburg talked about what took place with the incident that happened just before 3:00 Thursday afternoon. Walburg said that there… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KXLG)- U.S. Senator John Thune today discussed some issues the South Dakota people are dealing with right now. First, we discuss the derecho storms that have hit lately and the FEMA assistance. Senator Thune discussed the historically high inflation rate. KXLG News asked Senator Thune if he heard any more discussion about additional stimulus… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Tourism in South Dakota is big business, with visitors spending over four billion dollars in last year’s record numbers. Carmen Schramm of Yankton is Chair of the state Tourism Advisory Board and says the update they got shows some concerns. Schramm says last year was a big rebound year. Schramm says the future… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Finding and hiring teachers and other staff is a full time job for school administrators this time of year. Vermillion School Superintendent Damon Alvey says they have created a couple of new positions. Alvey says new programs have also been added which will need people. Alvey says there is a lot of competition… Read more »