SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Special Education teachers are in short supply. Now, a move by the Sioux Falls School District to recruit more Special Ed teachers may have made it even more difficult to keep the positions filled. The District is offering a $10-thousand signing bonus to new teachers.  Last year, they offered a $5-thousand bonus.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Attorney General Marty Jackley is celebrating what he calls a big win for property owners. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of states and property owners on controlling small bodies of water. The ruling leaves decisions on those waterways in the hands of local authorities instead of the Federal Government. Jackley says he’s… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has challenged the Board of Regents to increase university graduation rates to sixty five percent, add required courses in US history, and do away with diversity efforts. She also set up a “whistle blower” hot line phone number for people to report any issues at universities. Representative Mike… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled spraying for Mosquitoes on Tuesday May 30th between the hours of 8:30 pm and 12:30 AM. The Adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph.   The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure spray effectiveness during the spraying… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- President Biden and House republicans reached agreement on a bill that will avoid a national debt default. Both sides now have to convince their members to support the deal. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson, one of the negotiators of the deal, said they know some republicans won’t support it. Johnson, who is Chair… Read more »

MILBANK, S.D.(WNAX)- Spring flooding caused a lot of damage to a railroad in northeast South Dakota. Mark Wegner, President of Twin Cities & Western Railroad, who operate the Sisseton & Milbank Railroad, told the state Rail Board last week they had major flood damage. Wegner says it will take some time to make repairs. Wegner… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- State and local officials teamed up in a Sioux Falls Sexual Assault case, and a man is behind bars as a result. With help from  Madison Police and the State Division of Criminal Investigation, 25-year old Ernesto McFarlane of Huron was arrested on second degree rape and aggravated assault charges. Police Lieutenant… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator John Thune says we need to keep the focus of Memorial Day on those who served.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- For those of you traveling for the Holiday, the South Dakota Highway Patrol is working to keep you safe on the return trip home. They’ll be out in force to help you keep the speed down. Patrol Sergeant Chris Lindner also has a friendly reminder. Sergeant Lindner also wants motorists to remember… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A major pipe in the Yankton Water Treatment plant has sprung a leak, but there are work arounds in place. City Manager Amy Leon says the twelve inch pipe is in the injector loop of the plant. Leon says the city does have a back up water treatment plant. Leon says they want… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Improved weather has helped pick up the pace of construction of the new elementary school in Vermillion. Superintendent Damon Alvey says the outline of the building is now becoming apparent. Alvey says the contractor has been making up days lost to winter weather. Alvey says they have had some good news on getting… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Technical College Board got an update on how graduates of the four schools are doing. Deputy Director Scott DesLauriers said they tracked the employment percentages of students that graduated in 2022. DesLauriers says the survey also reported on wages those students are earning. DesLauriers says some students chose other paths… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On May 26, 2023 at approximately 9:40am Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 500 block of 19th Ave NE. When fire crews arrived, smoke was observed coming from the single family home. Fire crews made entry and found fire in the basement mechanical room. The fire… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8am on Tuesday, May 30th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic to complete the 2022 Sanitary Sewer project: Roosevelt Street from 6th Avenue SE to 11th Ave. SE The road will remain closed until further notice.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff statewide from 12:01 am until noon on Monday, May 29, in honor of Memorial Day. “America is the freest nation in history because of the sacrifices of the brave men and women who never made it home,” said Governor… Read more »