PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- With inflation now running at over nine percent, the Federal Reserve Board is considering another substantial jump in interest rates later this month. Curt Everson of Pierre is a member of the State Council of Economic Advisors and says this level of inflation is a new experience for many people. Everson says the… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Alumni of Yankton College held their first all-class reunion since 2019 this past weekend. 1965 graduate, Ron Bertsch of Yankton, says he has great memories of his time at the college. A ribbon cutting was held for the new Yankton College Alumni and Educational Center at the Mead Cultural and Education Building. Bertsch… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Illegal drugs continue to be a problem across South Dakota but there are differences of opinion on how to address them. Interim Attorney General Mark Vargo says law enforcement is still seeing the same range of drugs. Vargo, who is the Pennington County States Attorney, says dollars are limited in fighting drugs. Vargo… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem announced that South Dakota closed the 2022 budget year on June 30 with a surplus of $115.5 million.  Total general fund revenue for fiscal year 2022 finished $72.3 million higher than adopted estimates, and the state general fund budget ended with expenses $43.2 million less than… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – After three weeks of calling for one, Gov. Noem announced on July 15, that she is walking back calls for a special legislative session on abortion and Jamie Smith released his response. In a statement released Friday, Noem and several state lawmakers agreed that a special session “will not… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The US Supreme Court ruling that now sends most decisions on abortion laws back to the states will be a campaign issue this fall. South Dakota democratic Senate Candidate Brian Bengs says that voters in the state have decided the issue twice in the past. If republicans regain control of the Senate, they… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota democratic Governor candidate Jamie Smith says he wants to focus on helping people feel welcome in the state. Smith says safe, affordable childcare is a big problem. Smith says he is listening to the voters. Smith has been on the picnic and parade tour so far this summer.

GROTON, S.D.(Press Release) –  A Fayetteville, N.C., woman has been identified as the person who died as a result of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Monday, July 11, 2022, east of Groton. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2017 Toyota Camry was eastbound on U.S. Highway 12 when it struck a deer. The… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The second Summer Study Committee dealing with Regional Jails to meet Wednesday in Aberdeen. Here’s the schedule of who all will be speaking on Wednesday: 1:10 PM Duane Sutton, Chair, Brown County Commission                Ernest Thompson, State‘s Attorney, Brown County               … Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents told university presidents to “dream big” during their annual planning session this spring. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says his plan is to keep doing what they are doing. Dunn says they want to rebuild the west river Cottonwood Research Station that had significant storm… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- From a senior living complex, to hotels to outdoor recreation stores, Fort Pierre is seeing an influx of businesses this year. Mayor Gloria Hanson says two hotels will be built this fall. Hanson says the space for the new Yellowstone Senior Living complex is nearly ready for construction to start. Along with… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally begins in three weeks, and public safety during the largest tourism event in South Dakota was the topic of discussion at Camp Rapid Wednesday. More than one hundred people representing a variety of organizations were on hand to talk about things such as monitoring weather patterns and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem, legislators, and pro-life advocates issued a joint statement on South Dakota’s policies to save lives and help mothers: “In the last few weeks, it has become clear that South Dakota is the most pro-life state in the nation. Our laws are saving lives, and resources like Life.SD.gov… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite rising prices and interest rates, home sales are still going strong. Real estate agent Roger Chase of Huron says they are still seeing a fast market. Chase says price doesn’t seem to be a barrier to selling a home. Chase says the turnover of homes is still very rapid. Chase is also… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A combination of hot, dry weather and supply chain issues are causing problems for a large water delivery system. Troy Larson, Executive Director of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System says demand is outrunning their ability to deliver. Larson says their well capacity has fallen from last year. Larson says they are… Read more »