PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota State parks saw mixed numbers in July and much of the summer. Al Nedved, assistant director for the State Parks and Recreation Division, told the Game, Fish and Parks Commission that July was pretty active. Nedved says visitations are down from last year. Nedved says there were a lot of campers… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- A Mitchell man has received a patent on a safety invention that could save lives in the event of a school shooting or other emergency.  Jeff Harris, who works at Dakota Wesleyan University, explains what the Threat Stop is. He says the idea came about after an active shooter training at Dakota Wesleyan.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Legislative Task Force on Incarceration Construction Fund has approved a recommendation designed to relieve pressure on the state’s corrections system.  Representative Will Mortenson of Pierre says the state needs to address housing prison inmates. Mortenson says he’s troubled by estimates about how many female inmates could require incarceration in the future. Mortenson… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Public Works Department will resume fall and winter hours, 8 AM to 5 PM, beginning Tuesday, September 6, 2022.  Residents are reminded to have their garbage out for pickup by 8:00 AM on their normal garbage day. Residents are reminded that sweeping starts in the early morning and continues through the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Labor Day Holiday observance on Monday, September 5th, 2022, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 6th. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – LifeServe Blood Center and Northern State University are excited to announce their new lifesaving partnership. LifeServe Blood Center, ranked as one of the top 15 blood centers in the country provides blood products to 157 hospitals primarily in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. LifeServe has supported many hospitals across South… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Long time KELO-TV news anchor Angela Kennecke will be leaving her on air position at the end of the month to move full time to “Emily’s Hope Foundation.”. Kennecke says the death of her daughter changed everything. Kennecke says its something she has to do. Kennecke’s daughter, Emily died of a fentanyl… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Planning for a major power production facility on the Missouri River is underway but has a long timeline. Joni Livingston, with Missouri River Energy Services of Sioux Falls, says there are several tracks for the “Gregory County Pumped Storage” power facility. The project would build a large reservoir on the west bank… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Back to school has brought life to campuses across the state. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says its good to see. Dunn says students are happy to get past the pandemic restrictions. Students now entering universities went through a year or more of online or hybrid classes. Dunn says most want… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Small businesses have had a number of internal and external challenges over the past few years, and that trend will probably continue. South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says he hears the same things from their members. Sanderson says people have noticed some stores displaying Christmas products already. He says there… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(WNAX)- Mount Marty University, based in Yankton, marked fifty years of their satellite campus in Watertown this week. President, Marc Long, says they had a nice turnout. Long says it was probably the first off campus branch of any private college in the state at the time. Long says they have a good relationship… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)– Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed September as Suicide Prevention Month in South Dakota. This month is a time for raising awareness about suicide prevention and how we can all play a role. It is very important that everyone knows about, and has access to, the resources needed to discuss suicide prevention, and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety has announced its sobriety checkpoint schedule for September. The monthly checkpoints are designed to encourage people to not drink and drive. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South Dakota Highway Patrol with the help of… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the nine state, Mid America region is still growing, but there are signs that is slowing. Creighton University professor Ernie Goss says their August survey shows those signs. Goss says they asked business managers about the issues they are seeing. Goss says while businesses are still looking for more people,… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System was anticipating adding a new high capacity well this month. Executive Director Troy Larson says that didn’t work out. Larson says they are still adding up the damages. Larson says the delay forced their member communities to cut back on water usage. The well would have… Read more »