OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Despite a small rise in the overall index, the economy in the nine state Mid America region appears to be stalling. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss coordinates the monthly survey of business managers. Goss says businesses are still facing challenges. Goss says managers don’t have a lot of confidence in the economy… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Both Brown and Edmunds counties are facing federal lawsuits filed by Summit Carbon Solutions and an ethanol plant investor. The case involving Brown County takes issue with a one-year moratorium on permits for hazardous waste pipelines that was approved earlier this year by county commissioners. In Edmunds County, the suit objects… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Buying and selling of homes continues despite a number of outside factors. Yankton realtor Mason Schramm says a very hot market has cooled some. Schramm says the market is moving back toward historic trends. Schramm says mortgage interest rates have risen considerably. Schramm, with The Move Group, says total home listings have stayed… Read more »

HUDSON, S.D.(HUDSON, S.D.)- Voters have the opportunity to make changes in their legislative representation next week. Donn Larson of Hudson is running for the District 16 Senate seat in southeast South Dakota. He says redistricting has changed it quite a bit. Larson says he believes the district could use a change. Larson says he is… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Dry conditions are expected to continue across much of the northern plains into mid-winter. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the drought impacts are being seen on the Missouri, Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Edwards says cold temperatures and dry ground could cause some other problems. Edwards says they also expect the La… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Throughout the month of October, banks across the US participated in the #BanksNeverAskThat Anti-Phishing Campaign. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says it’s a coordinated, industry-wide effort to help customers avoid being taken advantage of by scammers. Adam says scammers will try multiple ways to convince you to give them your money.… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- David Reiss takes over as the new Executive Director of the South Dakota Municipal League Tuesday. Reiss says a number of issues came up at their recent state convention, including funding for affordable housing. Reiss says they are waiting on the results of the recreational marijuana ballot issue. Reiss says municipalities are also… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While cases of influenza are low, health officials expect them to surge as the weather gets colder. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says it’s a good time to protect yourself. Healy says flu shots can also help with recovery. Healy says they expect flu cases to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The candidates for Hughes County Sheriff engaged in a candidate forum in Pierre Friday.  Sheriff Patrick Callahan and challenger John Weber both say the Hughes County Jail is an important piece of keeping Hughes County afloat financially.  Callahan says the jail is critical to keeping the county out of bankruptcy. Weber says he… Read more »

ABERDEEN, SD (Press Release) – LifeServe Blood Center and Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen are excited to announce their new lifesaving partnership. LifeServe Blood Center, ranked as one of the top 15 blood centers in the country, is now the sole supplier of all blood and blood products to eleven new hospitals across South… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Sobriety checkpoints will be held in 11 counties during the month of November, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. The monthly checkpoints, 13 total in November, are designed to encourage people to not drink and drive. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Kids will have an opportunity to go trick or treating in downtown Aberdeen today with Trick or Treat on Main Street. Katie Carlson with the Aberdeen Downtown Association offers up a preview. Carlson lets people know that if kids didn’t bring a bag for it, that they will be available on the route.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- U-S Senator Mike Rounds is in the middle of his six-year term as Senator.  He says election years like this year are a different experience from being involved. Rounds says indications are leaning toward Republicans regaining the majority in the House, but the Senate remains a coin flip. That means Rounds is watching… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A number of Members of Congress are talking about needed changes to Social Security and Medicare. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is among them. Johnson says both program have looming financial problems. Johnson says most changes would not impact those receiving benefits now. Many of the proposed changes would raise the retirement age… Read more »

VIBORG, S.D.(WNAX)- The Viborg-Hurley School District is among six in the state getting grants from the Environmental Protection Agency for new electric and diesel busses. Superintendent Brett Mellum says the district will get a grant of four hundred forty thousand dollars. Mellum says there will be a learning curve with the electric bus. Mellum says… Read more »