PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents may decide on a mission for each of the six state universities. That’s one of the offshoots of the ongoing SB55 task force. A bill passed in last years legislature directs the Regents to come up with operating efficiencies for the six campuses. Regents Vice President for… Read more »

GRANT TOWNSHIP, S.D.(WNAX)- A national renewable energy company is exploring McCook County in eastern South Dakota as the possible location of a large solar electric generating project. McCook County Planning and Zoning Administrator Cori Kaufmann says the company, National Grid Renewables, has not officially filed any applications. Lindsay Smith, a spokesperson for National Grid, says,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- At their last meeting the Federal Reserve Board indicated no changes soon in their key interest rates, but inflation was mentioned as a future issue. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says changing Covid-19 infections may also play a part. Adam says federal spending will also play a role in inflation and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem released the following statement in response to the South Dakota Board of Regents’ approval of a draft policy restricting the teaching of Critical Race Theory at state colleges and universities: “I am grateful the Board of Regents is taking steps to address this divisive subject and limit its… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Brown County has its choice of five bids from firms seeking to help with a needs assessment for the jail. Bids to provide owner representation services were opened Tuesday at the county commission meeting, but no decision was made and few details were discussed. Owner representation is a service that ensures that… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Three members of the Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department have gone west to help fight wildfires in Washington state. Chief Justin Jones, assistant chief Tye Odden (odd-en) and firefighter Trey Stroup (stroop) were initially assigned to the Sherwood Fire, but Odden says they’ve been reassigned to the Green Ridge Fire. Odden says… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. – The 81st Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will officially open Friday with a parade that will be headlined by the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales. The majestic horses are actually scheduled to make several appearances in the area during this year’s Rally. On Friday, the Clydesdales will parade up Main Street to Harley Davidson… Read more »

HOVEN, S.D.(Press Release) – A 62-year-old Onaka, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash that occurred east of Hoven. Preliminary crash information indicates that both vehicles were eastbound on South Dakota Highway 20. A 2020 Ford Explorer struck the rear of a 2017 Honda Pioneer ATV.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. – State Rep. Taffy Howard announced that she is pursuing legislation to limit the ability of businesses which accept taxpayer funding to mandate vaccines. “We are so blessed to live in South Dakota,” said Rep. Howard, “where thanks to the leadership of the legislature and our Governor, we stand against shutdowns and mask… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. —  At approximately 6:30 pm Wednesday evening Police officers were called to a residence in Southwest Watertown where a gunshot wound was reported.  On arrival officers located a male party that had been shot in the face. Watertown Police Department Captain Kirk Ellis says that Watertown Fire Rescue transported the victim to Prairie… Read more »