HURON, S.D.(DRGNews)- The 2022 South Dakota State Fair officially begins Thursday and continues through Labor Day. Assistant Fair Manager Candi Briley says the action ramps up on Wednesday. Thursday is Value Added Ag Development Center Day. Briley says there’s no shortage of free entertainment during the five-day fair. Find a complete rundown of things happening… Read more »

OKLAHOMA CITY, O.K.(WNAX)- Heavy rain in the southwest part of the United States can draw moisture away from the northern plains. Doug Kluck, Climate Services Director for the National Weather Service Central Region, says that has been underway for the past several weeks. Kluck says long term weather patterns have been moving more precipitation into… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Moving into fall will also mark the beginning of flu season. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says flu cases were down over the past two years. Healy says there are ways people can avoid catching the flu. Healy says there should be enough flu vaccine available… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- We have rescheduled the Collegepalooza event to Tuesday, August 30th from 4-6 pm at the Malchow Plaza. Setup for participants will start at 3:00 pm and teardown will begin at 6:00 pm. This free event welcomes back college students and showcases our community. Students can learn more about what Aberdeen has to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem sent a letter to the South Dakota State Legislature, thanking them for their continued emphasis on free and fair elections in South Dakota.  In the letter, Governor Noem promised to continue working with legislators on election integrity in the upcoming legislative session. You can read the Governor’s… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown’s new airport terminal held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony today, August 26th, 2022. The new terminal quickly filled up with a large crowd. It was one of the highest attended ribbon cuttings the City has had. Congressman Dusty Johnson and Bryon Noem also appeared and spoke to the public. Plus, as you can… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The City of Yankton has closed the Meridian Bridge over the Missouri River. City Manager Amy Leon says the police department got some calls about noises from the bridge. Leon says the bridge normally makes some noise due to expansion and contraction.   City officials had a chance to inspect the bridge and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While funds controlled by the South Dakota Investment Council fell about one percent in value in the first six months of the year, that still got high praise from the legislatures Executive Board. Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown says that outcome saved a lot of money. That benchmark fell about thirteen percent. Bartels… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Law enforcement has noted an increase in gun violence and officer involved shootings across the state this summer. Incoming Attorney General Marty Jackley says many of the weapons involved have been stolen. Jackley says it’s a balance of citizens’ rights with public safety. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead pointed out a disturbing trend… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Incoming South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has put together a group of law enforcement officers, led by Yankton County Sheriff Jim Vlahakis (vla-hawk-iss) to find the next head of the Division of Criminal Investigation. Jackley says the role of the DCI has not changed. Jackley says there are some critical issues within… Read more »