PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A task force working on new social studies standards for K -12 schools in South Dakota had their first meeting last week. State Department of Education Secretary Tiffany Sanderson updated the Board of Educational Standards at their meeting last week. Sanderson says they are also doing a full review of educational content. Sanderson… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Avera St. Luke’s Hospital announces a $17.25 million construction project that addresses a series of key needs in Aberdeen, including behavioral health, women’s services and orthopedics. First is a new free-standing inpatient behavioral health facility with clinic services for mental health care and well-being. “Avera St. Luke’s has provided inpatient behavioral health care in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday the Aberdeen Downtown Association announced on Twitter the 1st act for the summer concert series. Xpedition has been announced for the concert to take place at Malchow Plaza on Thursday, June 16th. Xpedition is a tribute band that perform songs from such artists as Styx, Journey, & Foreigner among others. To… Read more »

Mitchell, S.D.(Press Release) — On Friday, the National Rifle Association (NRA) endorsed candidate for U.S. Congress, Dusty Johnson, in the June 7th South Dakota Republican Primary. Johnson received an A+ rating by the NRA and has the highest pro-Second Amendment rating in the primary race for South Dakota’s lone seat in the U.S. House. Click here for audio on the… Read more »

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 »