In the final days of the 2022 South Dakota legislative session, House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem had to personally smoke out some of his bills from the Appropriations... Read More

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill passed by the South Dakota legislature is causing great concern among some state agencies and that bill hasn’t even been signed into law yet. ... Read More

IRENE, S.D.(WNAX)- A contract has been awarded for another major highway construction project in southeast South Dakota. Regional Department of Transportation Engineer Greg... Read More

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- At an assembly Thursday morning, a Math teacher at Pierre’s TF Riggs High School was surprised by being recognized as a national Milken Educator Award... Read More

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The first April Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, April 7 from 12-1 pm at... Read More

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Dry grass and brush and little precipitation have had fire departments on the move. Yankton Assistant Fire Chief Larry Nickels says they had more calls... Read More

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A new report shows the impact Alzheimer’s disease is having and will have on the state’s population. Leslie Morrow, Executive Director of the South Dakota... Read More

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is getting a big federal financial boost this year in the quest to finish the three-state water system. Executive... Read More

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1012, which prohibits colleges from requiring students and teachers to attend trainings or orientations based on Critical... Read More

MILBANK, S.D.(Dakota News Now) – A South Dakota sheriff is facing charges after authorities say he was arrested while driving drunk over the weekend. Grant County Sheriff... Read More

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Last week saw major law enforcement activity in north Rapid City. Brendyn Medina, spokesperson for the Rapid City Police Department, said with such a large... Read More

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Aeronautics Commission may find itself involved in the permitting process of a South Dakota wind farm.  Michael Bollweg of rural Hughes... Read More

SALEM, S.D.(WNAX)- There were disagreements along the way, but South Dakota legislators came up with some solid solutions. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says while... Read More

ILLINOIS(WNAX)- The ongoing La Nina will have an influence on northern plains weather into the summer. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford moderated the monthly north central... Read More