YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A report from the Social Security Board of Trustees last week projected that their funds would become depleted in 2034, one year earlier than projected last year. South Dakota AARP state director Erik Gaikowski says its another good reminder. Gaikowski says Social Security has a big impact on a lot of people in… Read more »

AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- School districts across the state are working on their budget plans for next year. Avon Superintendent Tom Culver says they will start with the seven percent increase in state aid passed by the legislature. Culver says they also try to track potential students in their district. Culver says the budget increase will help… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota’s universities are feeling the pressure to attract and train more people to expand the workforce. USD President Sheila Gestring says they are now able to extend areas eligible for instate tuition. Gestring says having many open jobs helps move students toward professional educational opportunities. The Board of Regents will also be… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)-More warnings about a dangerous new drug combination.  This time from the South Dakota Health Department. Drug Cartels are mixing fentanyl with xylazine, making it even more deadly. Xylazine is a powerful animal tranquilizer. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead says drug antidote Narcan doesn’t work with this new drug. He pulls no punches… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- No Travel advisory expired at 8am. Conditions have improved to allow this. However there is still a lot of snow to plow. We continue to as motorists to use caution and keep travel minimal.  

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)-  The Brown County Courthouse & Offices will remain closed Wednesday due to the blizzard like conditions.  

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Brown County Sheriff, Aberdeen Police Department and other public safety officials, are issuing a NO TRAVEL advisory for all of Brown County (including the City of Aberdeen). This will be in effect from 5:00 pm Tuesday thru 8:00 am Wednesday. Roadway conditions continue to deteriorate, creating dangerous and possible life threatening… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The April Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, originally scheduled for Thursday, April 6 from 12-1 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center has been pushed back to Tuesday, April 11 due to the blizzard. Guest speakers will be David Owen, President of the South Dakota… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission meeting scheduled for today has been postponed until 8:45am Thursday due to the weather.  

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- One of two summer studies approved by South Dakota legislators this year will look at long term care. District 18 Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton will Chair that committee and says she wants to look at more than just nursing homes. Hunhoff says not all small town nursing homes may survive. Hunhoff says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Education Standards will hold their next  hearing on updating social studies standards on April 17th in Pierre. The process has become controversial over the sources of the proposed new standards. Associated School Boards Executive Director Wade Pogany says they have made their position clear to the board. Pogany… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The James River Water Development District Board is putting some money into fighting zebra mussels. The tiny clams multiply rapidly underwater, often plugging water intakes and covering other structures. District Executive Director Dave Bartel says they are working with the South Dakota Lakes and Streams Association. Bartel says they don’t see any way… Read more »

DAKOTA DUNES, S.D.(WNAX)- The 2023 session of the South Dakota legislature was marked by low drama and high productivity. District 17 Representative Bill Shorma of Dakota Dunes says it was a cooperative session. Legislators settled on a three tenths of a percent cut in the overall sales tax rather than the Governor’s plan of cutting… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota lawmakers passed a budget of over seven billion dollars last month which also contained a one hundred million dollar cut in state sales tax. State Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Dave Owen says there is still a lot of federal pandemic dollars in the budget. Owen says legislators dedicated many… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Development agencies across the state are waiting for clarification on rules needed to apply for up to two hundred million dollars in housing infrastructure grants and loans. Those dollars will be handled by South Dakota Housing. Yankton Thrive C.E.O. Nancy Wenande says the rules comment period is underway. Wenande says some of the… Read more »