YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Several republican House members have said if they retake control of Congress in November, they will move to reduce or halt US aid to Ukraine in their war with Russia. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says that would be a mistake. Rounds says its more than a confrontation with Russia. Rounds says the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – For school year 2022-23, families who may qualify for free or reduced-price meals will need to submit a free and reduced-price meal application. That’s a change from the past few years when school districts could serve free meals to all students due to COVID-19. Instead, families will do what they did… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA) – After serving two terms as mayor of South Dakota’s second largest city, Steve Allender confirmed to KOTA Territory News that he does not plan to seek re-election in 2023. “One of my favorite questions people ask me is whether or not we have term limits in Rapid City,” Allender said in an… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The four companies that hold the medical marijuana dispensary licenses for Aberdeen have received state and local approval to open medical cannabis dispensaries. And at least two of those companies are hoping to be open for customers this year. Genesis Farms, LLC, Dakota Herb and Blue Sunrise have received state and local… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) — The Department of Revenue’s tax collections at the 2022 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally are currently at $1,544,471. The revenue sum from temporary vendors in the Black Hills was down 14 percent compared to 2021. The state sales tax accounted for the majority of the collections with $902,399. At this time last year,… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, Congressman Dusty Johnson held a Tele-Town Hall to discuss different issues.  The main focus this time was on President Biden’s executive order forgiving student loan debt & the Chinese government buying land in the U.S. Congressman Johnson talks about his opposition to student loan forgiveness. Johnson feels one person should… Read more »

WAGNER, S.D.(WNAX)- The City of Wagner and the state Department of Transportation have reached an agreement on upcoming changes to Highway 46 through the town. Project Engineer Mark Leiferman told the state Transportation Commission last week that they took the plan to the Wagner City Council. The proposal would change the current four lane highway… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Hundreds of millions of state and federal dollars are being directed to broadband expansion across South Dakota. Mike Waldner, Coordinator of the SD Connect Broadband Development Program, says they have been working the dollars. Waldner told the interim Appropriations Committee of the legislature last week that they have a lot of grants in… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(DRGNews)- The 2022 South Dakota State Fair officially begins Thursday and continues through Labor Day. Assistant Fair Manager Candi Briley says the action ramps up on Wednesday. Thursday is Value Added Ag Development Center Day. Briley says there’s no shortage of free entertainment during the five-day fair. Find a complete rundown of things happening… Read more »

OKLAHOMA CITY, O.K.(WNAX)- Heavy rain in the southwest part of the United States can draw moisture away from the northern plains. Doug Kluck, Climate Services Director for the National Weather Service Central Region, says that has been underway for the past several weeks. Kluck says long term weather patterns have been moving more precipitation into… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Moving into fall will also mark the beginning of flu season. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says flu cases were down over the past two years. Healy says there are ways people can avoid catching the flu. Healy says there should be enough flu vaccine available… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- We have rescheduled the Collegepalooza event to Tuesday, August 30th from 4-6 pm at the Malchow Plaza. Setup for participants will start at 3:00 pm and teardown will begin at 6:00 pm. This free event welcomes back college students and showcases our community. Students can learn more about what Aberdeen has to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem sent a letter to the South Dakota State Legislature, thanking them for their continued emphasis on free and fair elections in South Dakota.  In the letter, Governor Noem promised to continue working with legislators on election integrity in the upcoming legislative session. You can read the Governor’s… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown’s new airport terminal held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony today, August 26th, 2022. The new terminal quickly filled up with a large crowd. It was one of the highest attended ribbon cuttings the City has had. Congressman Dusty Johnson and Bryon Noem also appeared and spoke to the public. Plus, as you can… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The City of Yankton has closed the Meridian Bridge over the Missouri River. City Manager Amy Leon says the police department got some calls about noises from the bridge. Leon says the bridge normally makes some noise due to expansion and contraction.   City officials had a chance to inspect the bridge and… Read more »