YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Covid-19 pandemic has placed the focus on health care workers and the need for more across the spectrum. Marc Long, President of Mount Marty University in Yankton, says they are seeing increased interest in their nursing programs. Long says some of their upper level courses are seeing a drop in students. Long… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota School for the Blind and Visual Impaired(SDSBVI) will begin their school year on Tuesday. Residential Service Director Tim Beckham hopes the students can take advantage of the new building. Beckham explains that the school is still looking for more help. Beckham wants to thank the Aberdeen community for their continued… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(WNAX)- The groundbreaking for the Dakota Events Complex or DEX was held Thursday at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron.  The DEX will replace the beef complex that burnt down last October.  South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources Hunter Roberts says they are excited about the opportunities the center will bring… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- With two spending packages in the House, Dusty Johnson said on Twitter Thursday there needs to be a two-party solution that finds common ground rather than a massive expansion of social spending. Johnson says he can’t support the 3.5 trillion dollar package because it includes all kinds of mandatory government spending.

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that the South Dakota National Guard troops on state active duty at the southern border will be returning home later this month. Governor Noem gave the following statement: “I want to thank our dedicated troops with the South Dakota National Guard who have served honorably in this… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Public Works Department will resume fall and winter hours, 8am to 5pm, beginning Tuesday, September 7, 2021.  Residents are reminded to have their garbage out for pickup by 8am on their normal garbage day. Residents are reminded that sweeping starts in the early morning and continues through the afternoon of the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Labor Day Holiday observance on Monday, September 6th, 2021, City garbage pick-up will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8am, Tuesday, September 7th.  Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked on Tuesday. … Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Congress will pick up the debate over the three and a half trillion dollar spending plan proposed by President Biden later this month. South Dakota Senator John Thune says its an example of power politics. Thune says they are looking for some help from democrats to slow it down. Thune says the Trump… Read more »

SALEM, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the South Dakota House of Representatives are having talks about the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg following the end of his legal proceedings. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says it is an individual decision for each Representative. Peterson says legislators could call themselves back for a special… Read more »