OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Rapid snowmelt in April has boosted the runoff into the Missouri River system. Nicole Parker with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says they have increased their forecast. Parker says they expect about normal runoff into mid summer. Parker says the mountain snowpack is melting off. All of the upstream reservoirs have adequate… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Out of state buyers are still interested in South Dakota real estate, putting pressure on availability and prices. Yankton broker Mason Schramm says there aren’t as many out of staters as during the height of the pandemic. Schramm says that buyer interest then limits the number of rental units out there. Schramm says… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Tourism sponsored a series of free hospitality training sessions last week. The trainer, Betsy Allen-Manning, with Corporate Culture Training Solutions of Dallas Texas, says it’s a simple message. Allen-Manning says good hosts have to read their guests. Allen-Manning says she enjoyed the trip across the state. Sessions were… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Johnson appeared on AgriTalk Friday & addressed the Southern Border & digital assets. Title 42 officially ended on Thursday, Congressman Johnson discuss the impact of it going forward. Congressman Johnson admits this will likely not be addressed at the U.S. Senate but believes some Democrats in the chamber would like to see… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Noem has signed Executive Order 2023-07 to take immediate action to address the public health crisis caused by the nationwide shortage of critical medications. “My top priority as Governor is the health and safety of the people of South Dakota,” said Governor Noem. “The Biden Administration’s failure to address this shortage is causing patient… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem celebrated National Travel and Tourism Week. The governor visited travel and tourism businesses in the Black Hills. Photos from her visits can be found here. “I have always said that South Dakota is the greatest state in the nation, and now people all over America are learning what… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- More information is being released about the crash that occurred during a high-speed pursuit Wednesday. Yankton County Sheriff Preston Crissey says they got a call Wednesday morning from State Radio about a Highway Patrol pursuit. Crissey says they were waiting on the east edge of Yankton as the chase approached. Crissey says they… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- May 7th-13th is National Travel & Tourism Week. Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Casey Weismantel: This marks the 40th year of this which coincide with  the movie “National Lampoon’s Vacation” that is turning 40 this year. Weismantel talks about the Bureau working with the Capitol Theatre to air the movie for… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- This is “National Travel and Tourism Week” and as part of that, South Dakota Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says they are bringing in a speaker to provide visitation training around the state. Hagen says tourism businesses will face many of the same problems this year. Hagen says those who work at visitor… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The groundbreaking this week for a major expansion of the Manitou plant in Yankton is part of the company’s overall growth plan. Manitou Equipment America – Managing Director Franck Buisard says they need to expand to meet rapidly rising demand. Buisard says their customer base is growing. Buisard says equipment produced at the… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- After some two decades at South Dakota State University, Vice President for Student Affairs Doug Wermedal (Worm-uh-dall) is leaving to become Executive Director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. He’ll replace Wade Pogany who is retiring after 11-years in the position. The most visible part of the job is as lobbyist… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is rolling out updated flood maps for areas around and in the City of Yankton. City Manager Amy Leon says FEMA made some changes to the initial maps they released. Leon says while the maps are called preliminary, they don’t expect many changes from this point. Leon says… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Thursday marks the official end of Title 42 used at the Southern Border to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.  President Biden predicts chaos will follow. Senator John Thune on the floor of the Senate, saids that chaos has always been there since the start of the administration. Thune points that not all crossing the… Read more »

WASHINGTOn, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and House Republicans passed the Secure the Border Act on a 219-213 vote to tackle the ongoing crisis at the southern border. “The situation at the southern border is a crisis, and the end of Title 42 will unfortunately demonstrate how ineffective and unsafe… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator John Thune is among those trying to turn up the heat on President Biden on the debt ceiling debate. Thune says the President dug in his heels when meeting with Congressional leaders this week…refusing to compromise. The Treasury Department warns the nation will default on its debt unless a deal is reached… Read more »