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 »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Overall enrollment at the six state universities was reported up seven tenths of a percent this week. Some individual programs helped drive that increase. At the University of South Dakota, which saw growth of over four percent, President Sheila Gestring said a computer program had a big jump. She says a nursing program… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden survived a challenge at the state republican convention in June from Representative Steven Haugaard of Sioux Falls by a fifty-six to forty four percent margin. He says he expects full republican support into the election. Rhoden filled in for Governor Kristi Noem at several campaign events, and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The absentee voting period for South Dakota’s 2022 General Election begins today, To request an absentee ballot, voters must submit an absentee ballot application form to their county auditor. The application can be found at the county auditor or online at www.sdsos.gov. Voters choosing to cast an absentee ballot are… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced state support for the Horse Nations Indian Relay Council’s 2022 Championship of Champions, which is taking place this afternoon in Fort Pierre. “South Dakota values our tribal heritage, competition, and our love of horses,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “I hope that South Dakotans and visitors to our… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- An interim legislative committee is close to finalizing their recommendations. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion is a member of the “Study Committee on Regional Jails and State Correctional Plans”. Rusch says they probably won’t specify a dollar amount to go to those jails. Rusch says some parts of the state are ready to… Read more »