News Category: Local News

Despite issues, Mid-America region continues to show strong growth

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to show signs of growth, despite some negative factors. Creighton University professor Ernie Goss says the numbers in April faded a bit. Goss coordinates the survey in the region from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas. He says business managers noted some problems… Read more »

Despite issues, Mid-America region continues to show strong growth

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to show signs of growth, despite some negative factors. Creighton University professor Ernie Goss says the numbers in April faded a bit. Goss coordinates the survey in the region from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas. He says business managers noted some problems… Read more »

Senator Thune addresses different issues

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Senator John Thune gvve some updates on his recent press releases. First Senator Thune discuss the recently signed E-15 request from Gov. Noem and other Midwest Governors to sell E-15 all year long instead of just this summer. Referencing the interview KXLG had with Jim Seurer, CEO of Glacial Lakes Energy, he said… Read more »

Senator Thune addresses different issues

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Senator John Thune gvve some updates on his recent press releases. First Senator Thune discuss the recently signed E-15 request from Gov. Noem and other Midwest Governors to sell E-15 all year long instead of just this summer. Referencing the interview KXLG had with Jim Seurer, CEO of Glacial Lakes Energy, he said… Read more »

Senator Rusch explains the rules for the impeachment trial of Jason Ravnsborg

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate will be operating with a special set of rules when the Impeachment trial of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg is held next month. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says they won’t use standard criminal court procedures. Rusch, a retired circuit court judge, says each side will have time to present… Read more »

Senator Rusch explains the rules for the impeachment trial of Jason Ravnsborg

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate will be operating with a special set of rules when the Impeachment trial of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg is held next month. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says they won’t use standard criminal court procedures. Rusch, a retired circuit court judge, says each side will have time to present… Read more »

School districts looking for teachers

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the current school year is winding down, districts are on the hunt for teachers to fill upcoming vacancies this fall. Wade Pogany, Executive Director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota, says they are tracking lots of openings. Pogany says the openings change day to day but have been well over… Read more »

School districts looking for teachers

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the current school year is winding down, districts are on the hunt for teachers to fill upcoming vacancies this fall. Wade Pogany, Executive Director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota, says they are tracking lots of openings. Pogany says the openings change day to day but have been well over… Read more »

Republican challengers rally near S.D. Capitol

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — About 50 people, nearly all in stocking caps, winter gloves and thick coats, braved the bitter wind on a cold overcast last Saturday of April to hear four challengers tell why they’re running against incumbents in South Dakota’s June 7 Republican primary elections for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House of… Read more »

Republican challengers rally near S.D. Capitol

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — About 50 people, nearly all in stocking caps, winter gloves and thick coats, braved the bitter wind on a cold overcast last Saturday of April to hear four challengers tell why they’re running against incumbents in South Dakota’s June 7 Republican primary elections for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House of… Read more »

South 4th Street from 6th to 8th Ave SW closed Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7am on Monday, May 2nd, 2022, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: South 4th Street from 6th Ave SW to 8th Ave SW The road is expected to remain closed all day on Monday, motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work… Read more »

South 4th Street from 6th to 8th Ave SW closed Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7am on Monday, May 2nd, 2022, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: South 4th Street from 6th Ave SW to 8th Ave SW The road is expected to remain closed all day on Monday, motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work… Read more »

American Legion National Commander touring the state

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- American Legion National Commander Paul Dillard was in Sioux Falls this week. He says the Legion is working on a bill in congress to help veterans exposed to toxins. The measure would help all veterans, not just those in recent wars. It isn’t just the Department of Veterans Affairs to help our… Read more »

American Legion National Commander touring the state

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- American Legion National Commander Paul Dillard was in Sioux Falls this week. He says the Legion is working on a bill in congress to help veterans exposed to toxins. The measure would help all veterans, not just those in recent wars. It isn’t just the Department of Veterans Affairs to help our… Read more »

May’s Sobriety Checkpoints announced

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety plans statewide sobriety checkpoints in 14 counties during May. The monthly checkpoints are designed to encourage people not to drink and drive. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South Dakota Highway Patrol with the help… Read more »

May’s Sobriety Checkpoints announced

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety plans statewide sobriety checkpoints in 14 counties during May. The monthly checkpoints are designed to encourage people not to drink and drive. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South Dakota Highway Patrol with the help… Read more »

Public Works Department work hour change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)-  Effective May 2, 2022, Aberdeen City Public Works Department will start summer hours. The department will start work at 7:00 AM and complete their workday at 4:00 PM. This change affects Utility, Street, Traffic Control and Solid Waste Divisions. City garbage customers are reminded that the Public Works Department hour changes will… Read more »

Public Works Department work hour change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)-  Effective May 2, 2022, Aberdeen City Public Works Department will start summer hours. The department will start work at 7:00 AM and complete their workday at 4:00 PM. This change affects Utility, Street, Traffic Control and Solid Waste Divisions. City garbage customers are reminded that the Public Works Department hour changes will… Read more »

Rapid City mayor & police chief talks about crime in the city

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- On Wednesday, Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender and Police Chief Don Hedrick took to the City Council chambers to discuss the current state of crime in Rapid City. Looking at the numbers finds something of a mixed bag, with a defined spike in crime through Covid, while many of those figures fell… Read more »

Rapid City mayor & police chief talks about crime in the city

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- On Wednesday, Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender and Police Chief Don Hedrick took to the City Council chambers to discuss the current state of crime in Rapid City. Looking at the numbers finds something of a mixed bag, with a defined spike in crime through Covid, while many of those figures fell… Read more »