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 »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Thursday, October 13, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: South 12th Street from 4th to 6th Ave SW The road is expected to remain closed until 10/14/2022; motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board approved spending six hundred thousand dollars to buy twelve acres of land for the new, early childhood education center. Board President Frani Kieffer says it’s a bold move. Kieffer says early education is critical to a child’s development. Kieffer says its been a long process to get to this… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- With election day closing in, candidates are making the dash to the deadline. District 18 Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says he is doing a lot of listening. Cwach says he wants to know what is bothering voters. Cwach says he supports Governor Kristi Noems push to eliminate the sales tax on groceries.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Travelers across the country are experiencing flight delays and canceled flights because of pilot shortages, weather disruptions or a plethora of others reasons. Late or missed flights can be troublesome on any trip, but they’re especially challenging when you have a limited number of options available to get to your final destination– such… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Some republican legislators along with democratic Governor candidate Jamie Smith are calling for a special session to debate Governor Kristi Noem’s plan to cut the sales tax on groceries. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Co-chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, says she would rather wait until the session in January. Hunhoff says… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, proponents of IM27 to legalize recreational marijuana announced a statewide tour to help promote the measure as well as to get people registered to vote for the upcoming election. Matthew Schweich, campaign director for South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws, talks about an internal poll they did leading to this.… Read more »