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 »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission decided to close the docket on LTD Broadband, a Minnesota company that had been seeking designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier so they could get federal funding for broadband expansions. Commissioner Kristie Fiegen said its not the final door for LTD. Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says they… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Aberdeen Public School District enrollment is down by about 100 students. That’s as of the official enrollment count at the end of September, according to a report by Superintendent Becky Guffin, who provided an update Tuesday to the Aberdeen School Board. According to her report, fall enrollment taken at the end… Read more »

CANTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Legislative candidates are making the final push to election day by reaching out to voters in their district. District 16 Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says he is getting feedback. Bolin says he has a record to run on. Bolin says financial issues could be a problem for the next session. Bolin, a… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Following a pump pressure test that went wrong in August, the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is on track to soon have more water capacity. Executive Director Troy Larson says they have made repairs to the pump. Larson says they are still waiting on some control parts. Larson says this well should… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Low levels on the Mississippi River have led to problems with commodity movements as barge traffic slows to a crawl. The Missouri River won’t be much help according to John Remus, Chief of the Missouri River Basin Water Management Office in Omaha. Remus says the Corps has minimal options for flow control on… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Wednesday, October 12, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 1st Ave NE from Penn Street to Dakota Street The road is expected to remain closed all day; motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Severe to extreme drought conditions are expected to continue across much of the region into winter. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says there are a few benefits to the dry weather. Todey says the soil continues to dry out deeper. Todey says there are a number of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- This is National Fire Prevention Week. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ian Paul says smoke detectors are a critical piece of fire safety. Paul says fire extinguishers are another important tool for fire safety. This year’s designation marks the 100th anniversary of National Fire Prevention Week™ and the theme is “Fire won’t wait.… Read more »