PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- While the level of the Oahe and other reservoirs on the Missouri River main stem system are low, the system is roughly only half-empty compared to the record all-time minimum low in 2007.  John Remus, Chief of the Missouri River Water Management Division of the U-S Army Corps of Engineers says drought conditions… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Below normal runoff into the Missouri River system is expected for the next few months. Ryan Larson with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha had the latest runoff update. Larson says Yellowstone flooding added a minor bump to the monthly runoff. Larson says all of the mountain snowpack has melted. The Corps is… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Forecasts continue to indicate hot and dry conditions to continue over much of the Missouri River Basin. Doug Kluck, Climate Services Director for the Central Region of the National Weather Service, says the outlook for the next month shows the heat. Kluck, who took part in the monthly Missouri River Basin update for… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission will vote on a contract for an underwater inspection of the Meridian Bridge at their meeting Monday. Mayor Stephanie Moser says its part of a larger discussion about maintaining the bridge long term. Moser says they don’t have any money in place to make any large updates or repairs… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- This weekend say Main Street Square filled with artists, as the Native Pop Arts Festival celebrated ten years of highlighting native artists of all mediums. Lafawn Janis, executive director for Native Pop, opened Friday nights award ceremony acknowledging key donors and partners. Winning Best in Show was Beverly Moran, whose colorful, layered… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The James River Water Development District was awarded five million dollars in federal ARPA funds by the state Department of Ag & Natural Resources. James River District Manager Dave Bartel says they have a lot of plans in place. Bartel says there is a big need to get water to livestock operations. Bartel… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The number of visitors to South Dakota’s state parks and recreation areas is down, but those that show up are staying longer. Scott Simpson, Director of Parks and Recreation for the Game, Fish & Parks Department, says they weren’t surprised by the dip. Simpson told the Game, Fish & Parks Commission that camping… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission was updated Friday on recovery from severe weather that impacted the Oahe Downstream Recreation area last month.  Parks and Recreation Director Scott Simpson says a lot of people have had to deal with wind damage this year. Simpson says all of the agency worked together… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair are looking for volunteers to help run the fair in August. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley talks about how important volunteers are. Kippley talks about some of the help that’s needed. Volunteers are also needed to help prep for the upcoming fair & the cleanup after the fair… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota Special Olympics has chosen Jody Carter-Clarambeau of Fort Pierre and Tarrah Peterson of Pierre as their Volunteer of the Year for 2022. Clarambeau says she takes on a variety of roles for the Pierre Wildcats Special Olympics group. Peterson also volunteers for a variety of Special Olympics activities. Both women say… Read more »