YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While the La Nina climate drive is expected to hang around for a third winter, it’s not necessarily follow previous scripts. Doug Kluck, Central Region Climate Services Director for the National Weather Service, says normally there would be more precipitation from a La Nina in the Missouri River system. Kluck says they haven’t… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the issue of the promotion funds was brought up by the City Manager Joe Gaa. Gaa talked about setting money aside for the promotion fund. Gaa talks about the $60,000 to be used for two different programs.  One that already had taken place & that’s the… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to show slowing signs. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss coordinates the monthly survey of business managers. Goss says they also asked managers what problems they saw coming up. Goss says companies are still hiring. Goss says high inflation will continue to be… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The people in favor of IM27(legalizing recreational marijuana) has now opened a new office at 1812 6th Ave SE here in Aberdeen. Matthew Schweich, campaign director for South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws talked about his support for IM27. Schweich talked about Amendment A that was approved by the voters back in 2020.… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- South Dakota State University Barry Dunn is the winner of the 2022 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Higher Education. Dunn will receive an $50,000 and an awards sculpture. Dunn was recognized for his work to improve college access for Native Americans through the Wokini Initiative. The Wokini Initiative began in 2016 and… Read more »

OMAHA, N,E,(WNAX)- There are warnings of so called “rainbow fentanyl” being a danger to kids trick or treating this Halloween. Emily Murray, with the regional Drug Enforcement Agency Office in Omaha, says they haven’t seen evidence of that in the region yet. Murray says they want kids and their parents to be aware. Murray says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Two railroad projects in South Dakota– including one at Fort Pierre– have been awarded a total of around $2.6 million federal funding to make upgrades and improve safety. Jack Dokken is the program manager for the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s Offices of Aeronautics, Railroad and Transit. He says the RCP&E is getting… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Planning for expansion and growth at the University of South Dakota – Sioux Falls will be a priority. President Sheila Gestring expanded on their plans for that facility during her “State of the U” speech last week. Gestring says they will focus on workforce development. Gestring says they expect to see strong… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents held an online review of the progress they have made in responding to SB55. That bill was passed in last years legislature and laid out efficiency goals for the Regents and the six state universities. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says they have several plans underway. Maher… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The three candidates for Governor of the South Dakota held their first debate Friday night in Rapid City.  The three candidates are the incumbent Governor Kristi Noem(R), & her challengers, Representative Jamie Smith(D) & Tracey Quint(L). On Wednesday, Governor Noem announced her plans to eliminate the grocery tax if reelected, she discussed… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the candidates for the Brown County Commission held a forum at Engels Event Center hosted by Hub City Cups.  The candidates are the incumbents Mike Wiese(R), Mike Gage(R), & the challengers Drew Dennert(R) & Chad Fischbach(D). All the candidates talked about the issue of the regional jails for Brown County. Drew… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Transportation Commission met Thursday in Pierre. Department Secretary Joel Jundt said their transportation plan was accepted by the federal government. Jundt said they also had their electric vehicle charging port plan approved. Jundt says it will take some time to get those charging stations online. Jundt also said they were… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -Dakota News Now will host a debate between Gov. Kristi Noem (R, S.D.) and Rep. Jamie Smith (D, S.D.), and libertarian candidate Tracey Quint as they compete for the position of South Dakota Governor. The debate airs Friday, September 30th, at 7:00 pm on Fox Sioux Falls and sister… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As temperatures cool, there will be more reliance on natural gas to keep our homes warm. Luke Hansen, Manager of Gas Supply for Northwestern Energy, says they have been watching prices rise. Hansen says it all adds up to higher prices. Hansen says despite that, they anticipate that customers won’t see much of… Read more »

Beginning at 8:00am on Monday, October 3rd, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following areas for sewer repairs: 27th Ave Northeast (Dakota Estates Building) The road is expected to remain closed until 10/4/2022, motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed. … Read more »