PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Pheasant hunters had good luck last season in South Dakota, but numbers were down from two years ago. Chad Switzer, the Administrator of the Division of Wildlife, updated the Game, Fish and Parks Department Commission at their meeting Friday at Custer State Park. Those numbers are down about four percent from two years… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- A World War II-era B25 bomber will not be making stops in South Dakota this week. The B25 bomber was set to be in Aberdeen Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning as part of the RAID22 Tour. But according to a news release from tour organizers, the plane has a crucial mechanical issue… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Kick off the end of the school year and celebrate the glorious start of summer at the YAPAtorium! Join us for pizza, ice cold drinks, outdoor activities, and live music from Subs and Salads and special guest musician Noodle! When: Saturday , May 14th Time: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The Rapid City Area School Board is seeing pushback from those concerned with a plan to potentially destroy a collection of books. These titles include “How Beautiful We Were: A Novel”, “Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic”, “The Perks of Being A Wallflower”, “Girl, Woman, Other: A Novel”, and “The Circle”, and represents… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Corps of Engineers is still predicting below normal runoff into the Missouri River system. Ryan Larsen is with the Missouri River Basin Water Management Office in Omaha. Larsen says they don’t see much change in the months ahead. Larsen says mountain snowpack has increased some in recent weeks. The Corps also said… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Backers of legalizing marijuana in South Dakota turned in their ballot initiative petitions to the Secretary of States office this week. Spokesman Matthew Schweich says while they wait for the verification of their petitions, they will work to defeat Amendment “C” on the June primary ballot. Schwiech says they don’t want to see… Read more »

KANSAS CITY, M.O.(WNAX)- Recent rain and snow across the region may help reduce drought impacts but there are some doubts. Doug Kluck is Climate Services Director for the Central Region of the National Weather Service (in Kansas City) and says some forecasts show improvement across the Missouri River basin. Kluck says the outlooks are giving… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, Senator Mike Rounds delivered the commencement address to the gradautes at Northern State University. Rounds talks about the support students receives from the parents & teachers. Rounds talks how the graduates can create connections of their own. Rounds encourages the graduates to establish their careers in South Dakota. Rounds talks about… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Zebra mussels continue to cause problems at Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River. Gavins Point Operations Manager Tom Curran says they have been fighting the infestation for several years. Curran says they have been working to keep the Zebras out of their systems. Curran say they continue to watch for more shells… Read more »

CHAMBERLAIN, S.D.(DRGNews)- If you get a message from someone claiming to from the Brule County (South Dakota) Sheriff’s Office saying you need to call them back, don’t. Sheriff Darrell Miller says his office is getting calls about the attempted scam. Miller asks that anyone who receives the scam call, report it to the Brule County… Read more »