PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem celebrated Fitch Ratings’ reaffirmation of South Dakota’s AAA credit rating. “This rating again demonstrates that our conservative fiscal policies are working,” said Governor Noem. “Our administration has made it a priority to not raise taxes. We’ve paid off bonds and debt, balanced our budget, and grown… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- One person has died in a crash of a small helicopter northwest of Yankton. Yankton Assistant Fire Chief Larry Nickels says the call came in just before 10AM. Nickels says the craft was destroyed on impact. Nickels says they are waiting for state and federal investigators. A sixty-five-year-old California man was killed in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A competency hearing for a Pierre murder defendant was scheduled for Monday at the Hughes County Courthouse.  That hearing became a status hearing in the case because, according to Hughes County States Attorney Jessica LaMie, the mental competency of Miranda Henry is not an issue at the moment. LaMie says both sides have… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring gave her annual “State of the U” speech last week. She says they are focused on helping students in and out of the classroom. Gestring says students can also turn to their peers for help. Gestring says they also provide financial and other aid. USD also… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder is running for a second, four-year term. He says there are programs he wants to follow up on. Haeder says he is the face of the cash return program for a reason. Haeder says he wants to continue the financial literacy classes for high school students he… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Recent polls have shown that Medicaid expansion is likely to be approved by voters in November. While most of that expansion cost will be paid for by the federal government, the state will have some additional expenditures. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Co-chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations says they have been… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Corps of Engineers has said that flows from Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River near Yankton will be reduced to minimal winter flows of about twelve thousand cubic feet per second. John Remus, Chief of the Missouri River Basin Water Management Division for the Corps in Omaha, says that will start… Read more »

KIMBALL, S.D.(WNAX)- The State of South Dakota sold the MRC rail line just over two years ago to the Ringneck & Western Railroad for thirteen million dollars. They promised improved track and better service. Todd Yeaton manages the Gavillon Grain terminal on the line near Kimball. Yeaton says they are now working to line up… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday Night received a report from the Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau. The focus is how they are marketing the city for people who would like Aberdeen. Executive Director Casey Weismantel talks about how many people visited their official website. Weismantel talks about how they’re using social media… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:30am on Tuesday, September 27, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 6th Ave SE and South Roosevelt Street – Outside Eastbound Lane will be closed. The road is expected to remain closed until work is complete, motorists are advised to take alternate routes until… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release)– Lauren Morgan, WHNP, women’s health provider, has joined the Sanford Aberdeen Clinic. As a women’s health provider, she will support women with a variety of services, including obstetrics and prenatal care, treatment for gynecological issues, sexual health, annual wellness exams, birth control, breast health and cancer screenings. Morgan received her nursing… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Brookings Police and South Dakota Highway Patrol make a huge methamphetamine bust. Brookings Police Detective Adam Smith says it started with a traffic complaint at about 9:30 Sunday morning. Officers located the vehicle at a gas station on the 3000 Block of Lefevre Drive. While speaking with the occupants, an officer observed factors… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Tuesday, September 27, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility repairs: Idea Avenue from Commerce Street to Corporation Street. The road is expected to remain closed until work is complete, motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Jamie Smith, the democratic candidate for Governor in south Dakota says he would be open to any ideas that improve life in the state. Smith says it would be a change in leadership style. Smith says his legislative experience has been all about looking for cooperation. Smith faces the incumbent republican Governor Kristi… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- It was announced Thursday that Dr. Hilary Rockwell will become CEO and regional president of Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell effective July 1st of next year.  Rockwell is the current chief medical officer at Avera Queen of Peace, having served in that capacity since March of 2020.  She says there are… Read more »