PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Open enrollment for Medicare is now open and runs through December seventh. Erik Gaikowski with AARP-South Dakota says people need to be cautious as they apply... Read More
October 19, 2021
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October 19, 2021
Representative Wil Mortenson reflect on Jim Soyer’s life
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A long time fixture in the administrations of numerous South Dakota governors has passed away. Jim Soyer died in Sioux Falls Friday. Soyer was Chief of... Read More
October 19, 2021
SD Legislature preparing programs to help farmers impacted by this year’s drought
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The impacts of widespread drought and low livestock prices could show up by the time the 2022 South Dakota legislative session wraps up. Representative Marty... Read More
October 19, 2021
Drought conditions continues to impact the Missouri River
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Corps of Engineers continues to drop the estimates for Missouri River flow into the winter as drought conditions continue. Tom Curran, Operations Manager at... Read More
October 18, 2021
SD Dept of Health reports 13 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 13 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by... Read More
October 18, 2021
Board adopts proposed rule to grant districts flexibility in hiring long-term substitutes
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – At its meeting earlier today, the South Dakota Board of Education Standards adopted a proposed administrative rule to provide more clarity and... Read More
October 18, 2021
Preview of today’s Redistricting Committee meeting
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews & WNAX)- The South Dakota Legislature’s House and Senate Legislative Redistricting Committees spent three days on the road last week taking public input... Read More
October 18, 2021
SSA announced Cost of Living Adjustment will increase
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Social Security Administration announced this week that the Cost of Living Adjustment will increase monthly benefits by 5.9% next year. Erik Gaikowski,... Read More
October 18, 2021
Businesses preparing for higher natural gas prices
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Businesses and consumers are being warned to prepare for sharply higher natural gas prices this winter. South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Gary Hanson... Read More
October 18, 2021
POET completes first on site solar plant to power its HQ in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels has completed its first solar farm. POET General Manager and Vice President of Design and Construction... Read More
October 16, 2021
Water Off – South Jay St. from 7th Ave to 8th Ave SE
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- WATER OFF: Beginning at approximately 8:00am on Monday, October 18, 2021, water will be off in the following areas to remove a water valve:... Read More
October 15, 2021
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide from midnight tonight until sundown on Saturday, October 16, in honor... Read More
October 15, 2021
Senator Rounds talks nation’s economy
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A bipartisan bill drafted by Senator Mike Rounds aims to give Native American Tribes more control over federal food assistance programs. Rounds says the... Read More
October 15, 2021
Post rally summit held Thursday in Sturgis
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The annual post-rally summit was held in Sturgis Thursday at the Sturgis Community Center. A panel of speakers discussed the impact the Sturgis Motorcycle... Read More
October 15, 2021
More people signing the Help Protect Pierre Trans Youth petition
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- An online petition titled “Help Protect Pierre Trans Youth” is now at 1800 signatures and counting. The petition on the change.org website was started... Read More
