WINNER, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will ask legislators to set up a panel that would review sales of farmland to foreign interests. The Governor is concerned about the national security implications of selling ag land, especially to Chinese investors. Senator Erin Tobin of Winner will be a prime sponsor and says she believes… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- In the wake of the winter storm, a polar blast will envelop most of the country, pushing up energy usage. Brian Bird, incoming C.E.O. of Northwestern Energy, says most Americans don’t realize how much others in the world pay for energy. Bird says natural gas costs will continue to be on the high… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US Senate passed a bill that prohibits Tik Tok from being downloaded onto any government owned device. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says that coordinates with a bill he introduced in the House. Johnson says Tik Tok doesn’t have a good track record. Johnson says Tik Tok is accumulating massive amounts of… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The entire state of South Dakota was pounded by a massive winter storm dropping excessive amounts of snow across the state and making travel nearly impossible. Mark Peterson, Aberdeen Region Engineer with the South Dakota Department of Transportation, has had crews working around the clock to keep the roads safe. Peterson says a… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – After a brutal morning, some hope for better weather descended upon the area, as Winter Storm Diaz began its slow trek eastward – and away from western South Dakota. The storm that started Tuesday night evolved into a multi-day blizzard that has buried some areas under four feet of snow. National Weather… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- A number of Congressional republicans, including South Dakota Senator John Thune, have brought up the possibility of using Social Security as a bargaining chip over the federal budget and debt ceiling. South Dakota AARP State Director Erik Gaikowski says the program shouldn’t be part of political manuvering. Gaikowski says over one hundred ninety… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While the South Dakota legislature debates possible funding for regional jails, Clay County will be working on its own new facility. Voters in November approved a thirty nine million dollar bond issue for a new combined law enforcement center. Clay County Sheriff Andy Howe says their jail could fit into a regional concept.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder was easily re-elected to a second four-year term in last month’s election. He says his focus won’t change. Haeder says he has enjoyed working with students on financial literacy programs. Haeder says kids need help understanding how to work with money. Haeder says he also wants to… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- The fundraising goal for the latest drive by the South Dakota State University Foundation is in sight. President Steven Erpanbach says they are on track for the “Bold & Blue” campaign. Erpanbach says they are seeing wide support. Erpanbach says this drive will fund several projects. Erpanbach had said the wanted to set… Read more »

Even though the emergency snow routes and miscellaneous areas may have been plowed already to allow for traffic movement and emergency vehicles this snow alert will apply to the entire City roadway system effective at the following announced times A SNOW REMOVAL ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED IN THE CITY OF ABERDEEN • Plowing in the… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – With drifts approaching 6-8 feet in places, Winter Storm Diaz refuses to give Western South Dakota a break Thursday. The storm’s blizzard warning continues until Friday morning for most of the area. I-90 from the Wyoming line all the way out to Chamberlain is closed and truck stops on either end of… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A winter storm that has seemingly taken up residence in the area is bringing heavier snow and higher winds today. The storm began late Monday with freezing rain before switching to light snow Tuesday and Wednesday. Today, heavier snow and wind are combining to make driving conditions difficult. National Weather Service meteorologist Kari… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Accumulating snow and strong winds are causing visibility issues across central and western South Dakota Thursday as a major winter storm continues its slow progress from west to east across the region. The storm started moving in on Monday and Pierre Region Engineer Jason Humphrey says with stretches of both Interstate 90 and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- As part of keeping our citizens safe the Brown County Emergency Management Office and the Brown County Sheriff’s Office are advising no travel except in an absolute emergency within Brown County (City of Aberdeen is not included in this advisory). Road conditions are worsening and creating dangerous travel conditions around the county. This… Read more »