ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Committee is holding their 10th annual Hat & Mitten Drive for elementary school children. The drive will run from October 13 through December 12, at which time the items will be distributed to public and private schools in Aberdeen. New this year is the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Brown County Farm Bureau members will be delivering lunches to farmers working in the fields on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 11-1 p.m. as part of their annual Feed the Farmer campaign. The sack lunches will be delivered in the Brown County area to thank farmers for what they do to feed… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- There are still many questions about Governor Kristi Noem’s proposal to cut the states four and a half percent sales tax on groceries. Yankton City Finance Officer Al Viereck says they haven’t seen any details yet. Viereck says the city gets a lot of its sales tax revenue from food sales. Viereck says… Read more »

LESTERVILLE, S.D.(WNAX)- Heavy damage was reported in an early morning fire in Lesterville. Fire Chief Paul Scherschligt says they were called about 4AM to Trev’s Corner Bar. Scherschligt says they worked to contain the fire. The building is about two feet from adjoining structures. Tabor and Yankton Fire Departments also assisted in the response.

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The next step in the development of the early childhood learning center in Yankton is finding a location for it. Yankton School District Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they are narrowing the possibilities. Kindle says they need a good sized location. Kindle says they have had confidential negotiations on the final two locations. The… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department has been busy this year keeping up with projects and has more planned for 2023.  Adam Kulesa is Planning and Development Administrator for the Department and says plans are in the works to continue improvements at Bush’s Landing on the east side of Lake Oahe.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry is endorsing Amendment “D” in next months election. President Dave Owen, says the Amendment, which would expand Medicaid coverage, is a workforce issue. Owen says state taxpayers wouldn’t have to carry the bulk of the costs. Owen says free enterprise and government work together in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission has denied a proposal to allow pets inside camping facilities like cabins and suites at state park and recreation areas.   Director of Parks and Recreation Scott Simpson says more people have pets, in part to the Covid-19 pandemic. A 10-dollar fee per reservation would have… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre will be presenting “The Music of Adele” on Thursday & Friday at the Capitol Theatre. Colleen Raye will be performing both night.  Raye talks about how she was introduced to Adele. Raye talks about her friends got her into perform Adele’s music to the public. Raye talks about some… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- There is growing concern that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin could resort to some type of nuclear attack in hopes of reversing his military position in Ukraine. South Dakota Senator John Thune says they have had briefings about that possibility. Thune says the Russians are losing ground. Thune says it’s a national security issue.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, in celebration of Native American Day, Governor Kristi Noem issued the following statement: “For South Dakotans, the second Monday in October, is recognized as Native American Day. In 1990 South Dakota was the first state in the nation to establish Native American Day as an official state holiday. This difference… Read more »

MADISON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents met last week at Dakota State University in Madison. Executive Director Brian Maher gave the board what he called a follow-up on their activities. Maher said they continue to update the SB55 follow up. Maher said they are also holding small group meetings with legislators around the… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The obesity rate in the country continues to rise as more states cross a critical threshold. Madison West with the “Trust for America’s Health” says they are seeing those numbers rise in all categories. West says South Dakota’s rate is also high and rising. West says the thirty five percent mark is significant.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While tourism overall is a big industry in South Dakota, there is potential in other, more low key locations. State Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says they have been working with the tribes in developing travel to their areas. Hagen says some of their efforts are starting to pay off. Hagen says that… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- A new US Department of Agriculture program is assisting grain producers in three states with rebuilding on-farm grain storage sites after facilities were destroyed by natural disasters this past year. US Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux (do-sha-no) says operations in South Dakota, Minnesota and Kentucky are eligible to apply… Read more »