OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Runoff into the Missouri River system improved slightly in July. Ryan Larsen with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha has the numbers. Larsen says the runoff came from above normal rain in parts of the basin. Larsen says soil moisture levels continue to drop. Releases from Gavins Point Dam are at twenty five… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The Supreme Court’s abortion decision will have wide reaching repercussions, for people of all backgrounds. Steph Viera is the social media manager for NDN Collective, who hears echoes of colonialism in the decision. Viera says the overturn of Roe V. Wade impacts the outlook for many communities. For example, South Dakota Gov.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds appeared on ABC’s “This Week” to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act as well as the issue of abortion in the state of South Dakota. Senator Rounds explains his opposition of the reconciliation bill. Senator Rounds talks about how increasing taxes on corporations will have a trickle down effect to the… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A small fire caused smoke and water damage to some areas of Yankton Middle School. Assistant Fire Chief Larry Nickels said they responded to the fire alarm. Nickels says they were able to keep the fire contained. Nickels says the fire was in a second floor classroom. Fire units were on the scene… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KOTA)- Pressure on Russia, potentially expanding NATOs borders, and the continued recovery after a dropped ball in Afghanistan are all on South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds’s plate. Rounds, who sits on the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Forces committees, started in the Middle East. Rounds said Afghanistan is still on unsteady ground. In Europe,… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- One bad guy is off the street, while another is being sought by the Rapid City Police Department. Brendyn Medina, RCPD spokesperson, said an exchange on the roads between a driver and motorcyclist led to a shots fired situation. Medina pointed to the detectives at RCPD’s disposal. Detectives who successfully caught those… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – This past Friday marked the official start of the 82nd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as opening ceremonies were held at Harley Davidson Rally Point. That’s Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen, who says Sturgis has been busy all week leading up to today’s open. This year’s Grand Marshal is former NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Aberdeen native and former Roberts County State’s Attorney Kay Nikolas has been selected as the second Democratic candidate who will be running in District 1 for one of two available seats in the state House of Representatives. Nikolas, 69, of Sisseton fills the vacancy left by Jennifer Healy Keintz, D-Eden, who filed… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department’s Star Party scheduled for tonight has been cancelled because of potential for poor and uncertain weather conditions.  

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- For the past week, Tyler and Stacey Green’s youngest son has been able to play baseball with his siblings. While that may not seem like a big deal to many people, Tyler says it is for 6-year-old Alex who was born with a rare genetic disorder. Green says through a South Dakota… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)-  The Clay County Commission this week approved an almost forty-three million dollar bond issue for a new jail and law enforcement center. Commissioner Michael Manning says they need to move ahead on the issue. Commissioner Richard Hammond says they don’t have to wait to see if the legislature will fund any regional jails… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents are holding their summer retreat at Lewis & Clark Resort west of Yankton. Regents President Pam Roberts says it gives them more time for discussions. Roberts says one issue they are working on is how best to spend their state funding. Roberts says they were able to… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Electric utilities are anticipating increasing power demands as more electric vehicles hit the road. Tom Glanzer with Northwestern Energy says it will be closing in on us. Glanzer says they will be installing more electric vehicle charging points. Glanzer says they are planning more charging ports in homes too. Some neighborhoods may need… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Runoff into the Missouri River has increased due to above average rainfall in June and July but the river and most of its reservoirs continue below average.  Ryan Larson with the U-S Army Corps of Engineers says the rains have led them to bump up forecasted runoff for the year. Larson says the… Read more »