LINCOLN, N.E.(WNAX)- Regional climate experts don’t expect much change in the warm and dry trends for the next few months. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says October temperature look to stay above normal. Fuchs says October precipitation will stay below normal again. Fuchs says the trends for… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While the South Dakota Supreme Court continues its consideration of the constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana, legislators have been meeting to come up with guidelines. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says the “Adult Use Marijuana Study Subcommittee” has been working through a number of issues. Rusch says if the Supreme Court… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Another landmark in the construction of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System. Executive Director Troy Larson says the final section of pipe between Beresford and Sioux Center Iowa was laid this week. Larson says there is still more work that has to be done before water is flowing through that pipe. Larson… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Four members of the Rapid City Police Department have received promotions into command positions, according to community relations specialist Brendyn Medina Medina said the character of the promoted officers, Captain Scott Sitts, Sgt. Kelvin (Mose-ur)Masur, Sgt. Darren (Sue-see)Soucy, and Detective Andrew Kimbell, will be “healthy change” for agency leadership. Medina said the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Wheat Commission reports that about 13 percent of the state’s winter wheat has been planted just behind the 18 percent average. Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says mid-September is the normal time for planting to get underway. He’s hoping more winter wheat will be planted than in past years although… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- There are currently six petition drives underway in South Dakota to place initiatives and constitutional amendments on the ballot next year. Secretary of State Steve Barnett says groups backing those drives need to check details before they get too far. Barnett says they will help groups with information and changes in petition laws.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Winners of the 27th annual ABBY Awards were announced Thursday, September 16 during the event at the Dakota Event Center. The ABBY Awards program is hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Aberdeen Development Corporation. It recognizes outstanding businesses and organizations in Aberdeen and the surrounding area. All of the awards, except for the People’s Choice award, are judged outside the community by professionals in the Chamber and Economic Development fields.  The 2021 winners are:   Agribusiness Award:SDSU Extension – Aberdeen Regional Center Bridge Builder Award: 3M Company of Aberdeen Community Involvement – Business:Dakotaland Federal Credit Union Community Involvement – Non-Profit:Sleep in Heavenly Peace Customer Service – Retail: Brides ‘n Belles Customer Service – Service:Jobber’s Moving & Storage Company Health and Wellness:Northeastern Mental Health Center Manufacturing:Demkota Ranch Beef Professional Services:Love to Travel People’s Choice:Sanford Aberdeen