GREGORY, S.D.(WNAX)- The new Avera Gregory Hospital should open later this month. The thirty-two million dollar facility greatly expand the size of the hospital and nursing home. President Tony Timanus says they continue to look for the staff they need. There are other hospitals near Gregory in Burke and Winner. Timanus says the Covid-19 pandemic… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- With the holidays now wrapped up, many businesses may have had some surprising results for last year. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says they are getting positive reports. Sanderson says most retailers dealt with familiar issues. Sanderson says they will be watching the upcoming legislative session. Sanderson says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, Gov. Kristi Noem appointed Joe Graves as Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Education. Joe’s appointment will be effective January 10th. Joe is replacing Secretary Tiffany Sanderson, who has accepted a job as president of Lake Area Technical College. “Joe is a wonderful fit to lead our Department… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Senator John Thune was sworn in to begin his fourth term as a U.S. Senator representating South Dakota.  Prior to swearing in, Thune held a press conference with the media to look ahead to upcoming session. Thune wanted to thank the voters for allowing to return to Washington for a fourth… Read more »

WINNER, S.D.(WNAX)- Many South Dakota legislators are preparing bills to introduce as the new session starts next week. Senator Erin Tobin of Winner says she has several in mind. Tobin says she will bring a bill to help teachers get more training. Tobin says she will also co-sponsor some bills dealing with juvenile justice and… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Outlines of some bills that could be introduced in this years South Dakota legislative session are starting to form. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon, who will be President of the Municipal League this year, says one proposal would limit public input at government meetings. Leon says they have some issues with that approach.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Many medical experts are encouraging people to update their COVID-19 vaccination to help fight the current strains being passed around. Avera Medical Group Pierre Physician Assistant Jenna Schiefelbein (shuffle-bine) says the new vaccine is different than the ones previously given. Schiefelbein says most people are eligible to get the new, bivalent booster. If… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- As South Dakota Attorney General-elect Marty Jackley prepares to take the oath of office for another four year term, he says there are crime issues he is concerned about. Jackley says the state does have some dollars available for anti-drug education. Jackley says they have a good background in anti-drug programs. Jackley will… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- A strong winter storm will impact much of the region through midweek. Andrew Kalin at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says snow and ice will spread from west to east through the day. Kalin says there will be a line between rain, freezing rain and snow. Kalin say some areas… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- A slowing economy signals a possible recession in the Mid America region. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss coordinates the monthly survey of business managers. Goss says a majority of business managers are expecting a recession this year. Goss says job growth was strong during the month. Goss says one positive note was… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Before they left Washington for the holidays, Members of Congress approved a one point seven trillion dollar spending plan. The National Defense Authorization Act, costing about eight hundred fifty billion dollars was also approved. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says that has big benefits for the state. At some point this year, Congress… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A recent incident at the Hughes County Courthouse has Commissioners looking at a way to lock down the building. Hughes County County Manager Lori Jacobson says following discussions, CommTech, a local technology company provided Hughes County some options. Jacobson says grant funding for courthouse security could reduce the county’s share of the upgrades.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem appointed Matt Althoff as Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Social Services. Matt’s appointment will be effective January 23rd. Secretary Laurie Gill is retiring. “Matt will bring empathy, humility, and a fresh perspective to the Department of Social Services,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “He recognizes that… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up in February, the Aberdeen Aqua Addicts will be hosting a fundraising fishing tournament at Dahme Lake. Mike Kulm with the Aqua Addicts talks about what the proceeds will be going to. Kulm’s son Casey died in an automobile accident in 2021. Kulm talks about how the fishing tournament will go. Some… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission took time at their final meeting of the year this week to remember long time Yankton County Emergency Medical Services Director Steve Hawkins. He and his wife Wendy both died of cancer last Friday. Commissioner Cheri Loest talked about Hawkins service. Loest says there are memories and link on… Read more »