WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- This past Thursday was a monumental and historic day for the community of Watertown as the first official flight out of the new terminal took off. KXLG News went on the road to the new terminal to cover the first flight and do the segment “From the Halls of the City Hall” live… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Dr Tim Irwin of Yankton was awarded the 2022 South Dakota Humanitarian Award sponsored by the South Dakota Medical Association and the COPIC Medical Foundation. COPIC Medical is also donating ten thousand dollars to Servants Heart Clinic where Irwin volunteers. Irwin says he is part of a larger service group. Servants Heart is… Read more »

ARMOUR, S.D.(WNAX)- The nursing home in Armour will be closing soon, joining a growing list of similar facilities that have shut down in the last few years. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says he is concerned there will be more closures. Cwach says the legislature has been increasing the share of Medicaid money dedicated to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – New teachers and staff from all Aberdeen educational institutes will be honored at this year’s New Faculty Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce & Education Committee. It will be held on Monday, August 15th from 12-1 pm at the Dakota Event Center. Presenting sponsor is Area Federal… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Commissioner Duane Sutton announced the replacement for Cathy McNickle as Brown County Auditor. Sutton talks about the length Heupel’s term as Brown County Auditor. Heupel has worked with the Brown County Auditor’s office as Deputy Auditor for the past 10 years. Commissioner Doug Fjeldheim talks how here… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The lone Democrat running for one of two available seats in District 3 has withdrawn her petition. Emily Meier, 25, of Aberdeen, withdrew her petition Aug. 2, according to records on the South Dakota Secretary of State’s website. That’s the last day candidates can withdraw from the November ballot. Meier works… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. – Wednesday was military appreciation day at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as two local veterans were honored. Cindy Erickson and Arvid Meland were this year’s honorees. Before they were recognized, Lt Governor Larry Rhoden, S.D. National Guard Col Martin Yost, Ellsworth Air Force Base Wing Commander Col. Joseph Sheffield and Rick Butler on… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Schools across South Dakota continue to struggle to get to full staffing before classes begin soon.  Pierre School Superintendent Kelly Glodt says the Pierre School District is no different, but they are finding a way to make things work. At a recent meeting of school administrators in Sioux Falls Glodt says some extreme… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Ongoing dry conditions are dropping the water levels of the big reservoirs in the Missouri River basin, and that causes other issues. Chuck McWillams heads up the Drought Response Team with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha. McWilliams says those low lakes brings in plenty of shore weeds. The low water levels threaten… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- When parents and students move back to state university campuses there will be changes both visible and hidden. South Dakota Board of Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says they have had a big infusion of federal money. Maher says students will see no change in tuition this fall. Maher says that will be… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Assistance for South Dakota families whose water/wastewater service has been disconnected or who are at risk of losing access to water service may be available through the Department of Social Services (DSS). “Water/wastewater service is key to maintaining a habitable and healthy home,” said DSS Cabinet Secretary Laurie Gill. “If your… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The clean up continues at Yankton Middle School following a small fire last week that caused smoke and water damage. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says water caused most of the damage. Kindle says the damage extended beyond the one room where the fire occurred. Kindle says their goal is to open the building for… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- South Dakota’s first responders are joining the campaign to expand Medicaid by supporting the passage of Constitutional Amendment “D”. Amy Marsh is with the state EMS Association. Marsh says Medicaid expansion is critical for health care in rural areas. Marsh says state voters should approve the amendment in November. The expansion would provide… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Health care facilities are still seeing a steady number of people with Covid-19 infections. Liz Healy with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says they continue to have people coming in. Healy says the symptoms patients are reporting have changed. Healy says it appears that vaccinations are keeping the disease from getting much… Read more »