FREEMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- Schools across the country received several rounds of ESSER, or Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds from the federal government in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Jake Tietge, Superintendent at the Freeman Public School District says the challenge is to get them all spent in the right categories. Tietge says they were… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem spent some time working a register at Lynn’s Dakotamart in Pierre this week as part of her re-election year proposal to repeal the state’s 4.5% sales tax on groceries. Noem says she told republican leadership that she was in favor of the repeal during the 2022 Legislative Session,… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis Park Board unanimously recommended the city of Sturgis move ahead with plans to build the Sturgis Lakeside Adventure Park. The board made its recommendation during its Tuesday night meeting. The Park Board’s recommendation is the latest step in a plan that began a couple years of ago when Sturgis formed… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Monae Johnson, Republican candidate for South Dakota Secretary of State appeared in Aberdeen to meet with voters in the community. Monae Johnson talks about her background. Johnson talks about her experience working with the Secretary of State’s Office. Johnson talks about her opposition to online voter registration. Johnson explains her platform which focus… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Ringneck and Western Railroad, that operates on the former Mitchell to Rapid City or M-R-C line, between Mitchell and Presho updated the South Dakota State Railroad Board on a minor derailment on the line in Lyman County earlier this year.  General Manager Ryan Yanez says the September 25th incident did significant damage… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Friday, October 21st, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for patching: South 9th St. from 13th to 15th Ave SW AND Ash and Plum Lane from 9th to 12th Ave SW The road is expected to remain closed until 1:00 PM; motorists are advised to… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Former South Dakota Governor Harvey Wollman has died at the age of 87. He was the last democrat to hold the office and served for five months in 1978. He became Governor when former Governor Richard Kneip left to become Ambassador to Singapore. Former democratic legislator and Governor candidate Bernie Hunhoff of Yankton… Read more »

GRENVILLE, S.D.(WNAX)- There are three candidates running for the US Senate seat from South Dakota. Libertarian candidate Tamara Lesnar of Grenville says she is hearing that people want a change. Lesnar says she is concerned about the fate of families. Lesnar says she would focus on small businesses over large corporations. Incumbent republican Senator John… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KBHB) — Earlier this spring, Governor Kristi Noem and fitness icon Jake “Body by Jake” Steinfeld announced three West River schools as winners of the Don’t Quit! Fitness Center Campaign. The campaign awarded Custer Elementary School, Newell School and Sturgis Williams Middle School $300,000 dollars in fitness equipment. Today, Sturgis held the ribbon cutting… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature heard from the Game, Fish and Parks Department about efforts to control the spread of zebra mussels in state waterways. Fisheries supervisor Jake Davis says they have identified the infested lakes and rivers. Davis says they have had response plans since 2015.… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- This year’s drought will have an impact on Mitchell’s most famous tourist attraction.  The Corn Palace’s outside murals will not be changed this year due to lack of usable corn, that according to Corn Palace Director Doug Greenway. He says they will use this year’s corn to make repairs and finish a mural… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission was forced to reject all the bids for replacement of the Stone Church bridge over the James River. County Highway Superintendent Mike Sedlacek reported the bids to the commission. Sedlacek said there will be more grant money available next year. Commission vice chair Cheri Loest said they didn’t have… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- There are quite of few scheduled for Aberdeen coming up on Thursday. The Salvation Army will be hosting their first agency fair.  Corp administrator Joel Arthur provides a preview. The fair runs from 10am-4pm. On Thursday night, Leah Southwell, Coordinator John Birch Society, will be talking about the role government should play in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that flags will be at half-staff from sunrise until sundown statewide, effective immediately, in honor of former Governor Harvey Wollman. Flags will remain at half-staff until the day of Governor Wollman’s interment, which will be announced at a later time. “Harvey Wollman stood up and answered… Read more »

HUDSON, S.D.(WNAX)- Donn Larson of Hudson is running for the District 16 Senate seat. He says he has the time and interest now. Larson held the position in 1995 and 96. He says there isn’t any overriding issue for him. Larson says he didn’t like the legislature overturning ballot issues that had been approved by… Read more »