AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- The budget passed by the South Dakota legislature last week would bump state aid to education by seven percent next school year. Avon Superintendent Tom Culver says its appreciated but not all of that increase can go to teacher pay. Culver says school districts have several dedicated budget funds. Culver says the funding… Read more »

COLMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- Sioux Valley Energy C.E.O. Tim McCarthy has been elected to serve as president of the national Touchstone Energy Cooperative Board of Directors. Touchstone Energy is a national network of electric cooperatives across forty five states. McCarthy says they do have an agenda. McCarthy says the electric industry is facing numerous challenges. McCarthy joined… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday morning, Governor Kristi Noem appeared on “Sunday Morning Futures” on the Fox News Channel to talk about Chinese government’s  threats to the United States. Noem talks about attempting to prevent the CCP from purchasing land near Ellsworth Air Force Base where the new Raider Bombers will be located at. Noem talks… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is accepting applications for summer seasonal positions.  A variety of positions are available, including baseball, softball and tee ball coaches, baseball and softball umpires, Park, Forestry, Cemetery and Golf maintenance workers, Wylie Park and Aquatic Center concession workers, tennis instructors, lifeguards, aquatic center cashiers, cultural… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB)-  – The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with the South Dakota Humanities Council, presents “Crossroads: Change in Rural America.” The exhibition, examining the evolving landscape of rural American, opened at the Sturgis Public Library Monday. Sturgis Public Library Director Chris Hahn talks about the exhibit. Hahn says “Crossroads” will be on… Read more »

ABERDEEN, (S.D.) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s EDGE Task Force invites all early career professionals, ages 21-40, to their next social on Thursday, March 23 from 7 to 10 pm at SkateAway, 721 Circle Drive. Skate rental, food and beverages are included at no cost to participants, but you must RSVP by March 22.… Read more »

HAMLIN COUNTY, S.D.(KXLG)- The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office reported two rollover crashes Sunday and one injury. As the day progressed, the high winds blew snow over the road creating dangerous and icy driving conditions for much of the KXLG listening area. Around 12:40 pm, near County Road 465 and 183rd Street, about six miles northeast… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem last week vetoed the UCC revision bill, saying “Limiting the freedom to use cryptocurrency would put South Dakota citizens at a business disadvantage.” South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says the Governor is wrong. Adam says the UCC sets rules for businesses and banks across the country.… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune spoke to AP history classes at Yankton High School on Friday. He got several questions about social media and government control. He says there are concerns about China using Tik Tok to spy on Americans. Thune says the Chinese are working to gather as much US technology as… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Ongoing dry conditions across the Missouri River basin are reflected in predictions for spring and summer runoff. Ryan Larsen is with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha. Larsen says their forecast is based on current and expected conditions. Larsen says mountain snowpack is running about normal. During their monthly update, the Corps said… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A citizens group from Wagner continues to lobby the state Transportation Commission to reconsider plans to rebuild Highway 46 through Wagner from its current four lanes to three lanes. Gerrit Juffer spoke to the commission during the public comment time at their meeting Thursday. Juffer said they would like the commission to hold… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Reported crimes in Sioux Falls are rising, but so is the population. City officials held a news conference this week to report on crime trends. Mayor Paul Ten Haken says they have seen their population rise rapidly in the last ten years. The city saw 38.82 property crimes per 1,000 people and… Read more »

A long-lasting climate driver has finally faded away. Doug Kluck is the Central Region Climate Services Director for the National Weather Service in Kansas City. Kluck says if an El Nino develops, it will have an impact on the overall weather pattern over North America. The La Nina had persisted for three years, which climate… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – Fifty million dollars more for water projects came within two votes of passing in the House Thursday. SB 156 would have provided federal infrastructure funds to be used between now and 2025. The vote was 45 to 25 and failed because it needed a two-thirds majority to pass as an appropriation.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 3 Senator Al Novstrup & Representative Carl Perry took a look back at this year’s legislative session & look ahead to Veto Day on Monday March 27th. Both legislators had a hard time getting bill they were sponsored to clear their respective chambers.  Senator Novstrup talks about tackling some tough issues. The… Read more »