PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on the day of internment in honor of former Queen Elizabeth II. “Her Majesty saw so many triumphs and tragedies in her 96 years on earth,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “She was royalty who could… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is sponsoring a bill that would restrict the use of the social media app “Tik Tok” by members of the military and federal employees. He says the app, based in China, is moving loads of data. Johnson says it’s a growing security threat. Johnson says that data can… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Reports of the numbers and type of classified and top-secret documents that former President Trump was holding at his Florida residence is causing more alarm. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says if reports are true, those documents in the open could cause damage to US national security. Rounds says those type of documents… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(WNAX)- “South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws” will be opening a campaign office in Rapid City today. Matthew Schweich, campaign manager for the drive to approve I.M. 27, legalizing recreational marijuana, says it’s another step in the drive to election day. Schweich says they are depending on volunteers. Schweich says they want to… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite a setback with a major pump incident, the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is having a good construction season. Executive Director Troy Larson says they are knocking down their punch list. Larson says they have also been able to start on their water plant expansion plan. Larson says the expansion will… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A Pierre woman originally from Ukraine left Thursday on her first trip back since the country’s war with Russia began earlier this year. Nataliya (na-TAL-ya) Rezek (ree-zk) says booking flights to get there was complicated. She acknowledges travel in that part of the world is dangerous. Rezek is anxious to see family and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- September and Labor Day mark a transition from the busy summer travel season to an usually slower fall season. South Dakota Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says so far, its hard to compare this year with last year. Hagen says they are looking back to 2019, the last year before the pandemic. Hagen… Read more »

BOWDLE, S.D.(Press Release) –  One man died Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash east of Bowdle. Names of the two people involved have not yet been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 1995 International 9400 straight truck was northbound on 330th Avenue when the driver failed to stop at… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Senator John Thune is attempting to make history as the first Senator elected to four terms in the US Senate from South Dakota. He says he wants to continue what he has started in Washington. Thune says he has experience that can help the state. With eighteen years in the Senate, Thune says… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Last Wednesday was another historic day for the City of Watertown at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new ice arena project and the naming rights announcement. The Council had a quick preliminary council meeting to give it official approval. As part of their uniform branding concept with the $3.5 million donation, Prairie Lakes… Read more »