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 »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Brown County Fair begins this Monday.  Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley provides an update on what to look forward to. Kippley reminds everyone that the fair are still looking for more volunteers to help out. Grandstand entertainment will begin Monday & Tuesday with the Dakotah Stampede Rodeo.  Kippley encourages everyone to… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- A Mitchell man who did not comply with a mask mandate at a Mitchell School Board meeting in September 2020 and refused to leave when asked to do so was found guilty of entering or refusing to leave a property after notice.  41-year old Reed Bender was ordered to pay a $400 fine… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KCCR)- South Dakota Senator John Thune succeeded in amending a massive Democratically-backed spending package focused on climate, health care and taxes.  Thune says passage of his amendment is a short-term win. The package also provides for 87-thousand new employees for the Internal Revenue Service that Thune opposes. Thune, appearing on Fox News, says the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan is the plan submitted to federal officials outlining how South Dakota plans to roll out a charging network for E-Vs.  Director of Planning and Engineering Mike Behm says some auto makers are looking to provide some charging infrastructure. Behm says one of… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- The East Dakota Water Development District based in Brookings is working with residents around Lake Poinsett on an improvement plan. East Dakota Manager Jay Gilbertson says they have been working on a plan for a while. Gilbertson says the lake has had high water for a while. Gilbertson says finding consensus on managing… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Homes are still being sold and bought, but the pace is slowing just a bit. Mason Schramm, broker with “The Move Group” in Yankton says new construction is helping but more is needed. Schramm says a new development in Yankton is still expanding. There was a surge of out of state buyers swooping… Read more »