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 »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Renovations to the Women’s Center within Avera St. Luke’s Hospitalbegan this week. Focused on the comfort of patients and families, the renovations will create a modernized, private and peaceful environment for every stage of birthing, from admission to delivery and postpartum. “Avera continues to invest in growth opportunities that will help… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- There is a lot of interest in the proposal from Governor Kristi Noem to cut the four and a half percent sales tax on groceries, but a lack of details. Dave Owen, President of the state Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says they haven’t supported changes in sales taxes in the past. Owen… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Mitchell’s Corn Palace on Monday hosted South Dakota gubernatorial candidate Jamie Smith, who spoke about a number of issues including education, abortion, and prisons.  Another issue he talked about was the recent proposal by Governor Kristi Noem to repeal the sales tax on food. Smith was one of several legislators who called on… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, October 17th, the campaigns for Democratic nominees for U.S. Senate Brian Bengs (South Dakota), Tom McDermott (Indiana), and Mark Holland (Kansas) joined together to create the Heartland Senate Fund, a fundraising venture with the intention of helping the Democratic nominees compete in the heartland again. There is a belief… Read more »

WALLACE, S.D.(Press Release)–  One person died Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash that occurred near Wallace. Names of the two people involved have not yet been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2019 GMC Terrain SUV was westbound on South Dakota Highway 20, near the intersection with 436th Avenue,… Read more »