PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The gas appliance debate came to the floor of the South Dakota House yesterday. Social media has been aflame with worries about gas stoves and other appliances being banned. Representative Ben Khromer of Mitchell is the prime sponsor. Representative Linda Duba of Sioux Falls says its another case of the legislature overruling local… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate Transportation Committee heard a bill Wednesday that would add more definition to the allowed uses of state airplanes. The bills sponsor was Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls. The bill grew out of an ethics investigation into the use of state airplanes by Governor Kristi Noem. Lake Area Technical… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would restrict the use of state dollars and facilities in hosting lewd and lascivious programs was up for debate on the House floor Wednesday. Sponsor, Representative Chris Karr of Sioux Falls said it’s not a proper use of state tax dollars. The issue grew out of a student sponsored drag… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- So called vehicle bills are starting to appear in the South Dakota legislative session. The House Majority Leader introduced one such bill in the State Affairs Committee Wednesday. Mortenson says he hopes to have more public debate when the bills are written. House Minority Leader Oren Lesmeister of Parade had a question. The… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The South Dakota State Fair announced the first headliner for this years fair.  Candi Briley assistant manager of the fair announced the concert. Briley said re-booking Lady A is a great start for the 2023 grandstand entertainment. Briley said the Sunday night Lady A show is a great start for this years line… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Congressional republicans have been on the defensive over comments made by some Senators about possible cuts to Social Security and Medicare. South Dakota Senator John Thune says the President exaggerated some of those legislative proposals. Thune says there is a bi-partisan group that has been talking about the long term future of both… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The March Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, March 2 from 12-1 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. Guest speaker will be Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman, delivering the State of the City Address. Lunch will be served. Cost is… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem made an appearance at the “America First Policy Institute” in Washington D.C. In her speech, she took on China and the Chinese communist party by talking about what she had done in the state. Noem says states have to take the lead since the federal government is not.… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The City of Yankton and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have been involved in discussions over a new area flood map for the last couple of years. City Economic and Development Director Dave Mingo says they are getting close to the public process. Mingo says they have had several rounds of talks. Mingo… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System has their funding in place for the rest of the year. Executive Director Troy Larson says they got a significant boost. Larson says this funding level will get water to all their members quickly. Larson says they have construction plans ready to go. The system provides… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Ongoing drought conditions continue to have an effect on the Missouri River reservoirs. Mike Swenson with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says system releases will stay stable for the next few weeks. Swenson says they have plenty of room for any spring runoff. Swenson says the low levels will change the downstream… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board approved updates to its drug overdose policy and the use of Narcan at their meeting this week. Director of Student Services Jerome Klimisch says their school resource officers had concerns. Klimisch says they dangerous drugs are in the community. Klimisch says they will have staff trained in the use… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Senate has passed a bill that would give added protection to school employees if they are assaulted in the performance of their duties.  Senator Jim Stalzter says Senate Bill 129 would give teachers and other school officials the same standing as first responders. Senator Tom Pischke says the bill as… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate on Wednesday debate SB40 that would revise the process for nominating candidates for statewide offices. The prime sponsor of the bill is Senator David Johnson of Rapid City & he talks what the bill does. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls offered an amendment to the bill. The amendment… Read more »