COLMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- The derecho that roared across the region in May caused widespread damage that is still being repaired and totaled up. Ted Smith with Sioux Valley Energy based in Colman says they had a wide spread outage. Smith says at the peak that had about twelve thousand customers in the dark or about half… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Pierre woman is sentenced to five years in the South Dakota Women’s Prison for embezzling over 20-thousand dollars from a Pierre auto dealer.  However 30-year-old Courtney Hall will only serve a year behind bars. Hughes County States Attorney Jessica LeMie says that percentage is 35-percent or at least four months and nine… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Michael Ambrose has been apprehended in Watertown as of earlier this morning. A tip came in from a citizen at 7:57 am that he has been seen and had a warrant out. Ambrose is wanted in connection to a domestic violence case. Sheriff Brad Howell told KXLG News, “He lied about his name… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US Senate voted to advance a bill that would provide subsidies for the production of semiconductor chips, technology critical to the US Economy. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds had supported the bill in early versions. Rounds says there is too much he can’t support in the details. Rounds says some of the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off the NEW Top 4 Under 40 Program in February 2022.  This program recognizes the efforts of young leaders in our community and region. Nominees are between the ages of 21- 39; an Aberdeen and/or Brown County resident; exemplify the qualities of a true… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature will meet today in Pierre. Members will get an update on the year end budget report which shows a one hundred fifteen million dollar surplus. Co-Chair Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says this budget was written in March of last year. Hunhoff says… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Due to lack of staffing at the Human Services Center in Yankton, a number of competency evaluations for those awaiting trial across the state have been stacked up. Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill says they are working on options for the legal system. Gill says they are working with local health… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Convincing young people to think about teaching as a career is becoming more challenging. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says applications to their School of Education are lagging. Gestring says low teacher pay is a problem in getting high school graduates to think about education as an option. Tuition at state… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis Council approved eight rally-related contracts at their Monday night meeting. The sponsorship agreements are with Brown-Forman Corporation, Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys; Custom Chrome U.S.AA, L.L.C.; H.B Fuller Company, or GorillaPro; Patch Shop Roadshows L.L.C.; Rockford Corporation; Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and T.W.A. Worldwide, also known as… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio & DRGNews)- On Tuesday, the Legislative Task Force dealing with funding for jails & prisons met in Pierre. Secretary of Department of Corrections Kellie Wasko talked about the issue of staffing for new facilities. Brown County Commissioner Mike Wiese asked Wasko about transportation to the prisons in the state. Wasko discuss the overpopulation… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following areas to repair a water main line: ROAD CLOSED – 9th Ave NE from Penn Street to Alleyway WATER OFF – 9th Ave… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 27th between the hours of 9:00 pm and 1:00 am.  West Nile Virus has been identified in Aberdeen and city officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.  You can reduce the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The National Weather Service tower serving Pierre and a good part of central South Dakota is in need of replacement and that means the NOAA weather radio channel serving the area needs to be taken out of service. The tower is located in a cluster of towers on Snake Butte six miles north… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton Police Department, in conjunction with the Yankton County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Collin P. Franzky of Watertown on Saturday for Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Possession of a Weapon with Intent to Commit a Felony, Commission of a Felony while Armed, obstructing a Police Officer, and Resisting Arrest. In a news release, Yankton… Read more »