YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX) – The Yankton School Board approval of a twelve-acre land purchase is the first step in the development of the early childhood education center. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they have a committee working on details. Kindle says they are hoping to get bids by early next year. Kindle says it will be a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Ag Land Assessment Implementation and Oversight Advisory Task Force met on Friday in Pierre. The group has been reviewing the rules and regulations governing ag land assessments, especially where grasslands and crop ground overlaps. Senator Gary Cammack of Union Center says there is a lot of misunderstanding about ag land taxes. Cammack… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Supporters of IM27 to legalize recreational marijuana stopped by Aberdeen Sunday as part of their tour across the state. Deputy campaign manager for South Dakotan for Better Marijuana Laws, Quincy Hanzen talked about the role of dispensaries that could be used for both recreational & medical. Hanzen talks about the importance of passing… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Haunted Forest is set for Friday and Saturday, October 21 and 22.  Wylie Park and Storybook Land will be filled with scares more thrilling and chilling than ever before and will feature “The Black Hole”.  The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and the Aberdeen Optimist Club cosponsor this traditional Halloween… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00am on Friday, October 14th, 2022, the following alley will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer repairs: Alley between S. Washington St & S. Jay St. Between 6th Avenue SE & 7th Avenue SE Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.  Work… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The opening day of South Dakota’s 2022 traditional pheasant hunting season is Saturday. It’s practically a holiday in these parts. There aren’t big changes for this year’s season. A year ago, a couple of state laws were massaged to allow for earlier hunting in the first couple weeks of the season… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- It’s been a blustery few days across central South Dakota. Weatherology meteorologist Michael Karow says some gusts were clocked at over 60mph. He says the windy conditions will continue today. Pierre’s forecast shows an expected high of 55 degrees with northwesterly winds at 20-25mph today.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday is the 1st annual South Dakota Holistic Health Fair. Health & Wellness Coach Jess Nilson talks about what holistic living is. Nilson talks about the event that will take place at the Ramkota Hotel on Saturday. Nilson talks about some of the vendors that are scheduled to be there.… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Authorities this morning responded to a report of an active shooter at Mitchell High School.  Dispatch received the call at around 9:20 AM.  Mitchell Schools Superintendent Joe Graves. Mitchell police, South Dakota DCI agents, the Davison County Sheriff’s Office, the Hanson County Sheriff’s Office, and Mitchell Fire and EMS responded.  Dispatch was able… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Recent polls have shown majority support to pass Medicaid expansion in South Dakota. There is opposition, however. Keith Moore, state director of American for Prosperity-South Dakota, says they want people to have insurance coverage. Moore says the expansion may overlook those that really need the coverage. Moore says better coverage is available at… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- There was a roadeo in Pierre Wednesday afternoon, but this one involved snowplow drivers, plows and orange construction zone markers rather than cowboys, cowgirls, horses and bulls. Jason Humphrey is a Pierre Region Engineer for the South Dakota Department of Transportation. He says the State Finals Snowfighter Roadeo is a fun competition that… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A medical situation earlier this week turned into the discovery of counterfeit fentanyl-laced Oxycodone pills in Pierre. Pierre Police Captain Bryan Walz says officers on scene quickly identified the subject was exhibiting signs of a potential drug overdose. Walz says they used an identification tool to determine the pill was a blue, M30… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approves a request by a proposed wind farm to move a set of power lines needed for the project.  Mollie Smith is a lawyer representing the Sweetland Wind Farm and says they would like to adjust the route of a transmission line on the project. Smith says… Read more »

MADISON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved the expansion of the West River Health Science Center in Rapid City. It’s a joint project of Black Hills State and South Dakota State Universities. It would provide teaching space and resources for nursing training. Black Hills State President Laurie Nichols said they have made… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Meade County Commission has drafted a proposed shooting range ordinance in response to the proposed $10 million shooting range complex to be located near the intersection of Elk Vale Road and Elk Creek Road in Meade County. After being made aware by those opposing the gun range that the county could… Read more »