PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Rising costs are hitting businesses in two ways, increasing their costs and cutting sales due to rising prices. South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says almost all of it is tied to rising fuel prices. Sanderson says online sellers are not insulated from the rising costs either. Sanderson says some of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Transportation Department held open houses last week in Sioux Falls and Rapid City to get input on the state “Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Plan.” Mike Behm, head of the Division of Planning and Engineering, told the Transportation Commission its part of a national plan. Behm says they had a lot… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, Republican delegates decided their candidates for the upcoming November elections. The following was voted on with unanimous consent: Chris Nelson- Public Utilities Commissioner Brock Greenfield- Commissioner of School & Public Lands Josh Haeder- State Treasurer Rich Sattgast- State Auditor In the race for the Attorney General, Marty Jackley defeats David Natvig… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 9:00am on Monday, June 27th, 2022, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for a water valve repair:                                         South Roosevelt Street and Milwaukee Avenue Both North/South and East/West traffic will be impacted, motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed. The intersection is… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The message to cattle producers from DC officials is twofold – progress is being made, and the Senate is hearing your concerns. The Meat Packing Special Investigator Act, bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, has moved out of the Senate Ag committee. It would establish the office of the… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- It’s going to be a busy summer at the Rapid City Journey Museum – from history that fits in a shoebox, to the defining battles that took place in the region over a century ago. Troy Kilpatrick, Journey Museum executive director, says you might have some “shoebox history” of your own the… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The Supreme Court has overturned Roe V. Wade, effectively nullifying the constitutional right to an abortion nationwide and turning the decision of abortion access to state governments. Governor Kristi Noem has called for a special session, and as a “trigger law” state, abortions are illegal in South Dakota with the exception of… Read more »

LAKE OAHE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A jet skier who got lost on Lake Oahe Thursday night was found safely on shore after an extensive search by the Pierre Fire Department Rescue Squad and Game, Fish and Parks. Pierre Fire Department Chief Ian Paul says the missing jet skier was last seen leaving the Cow Creek Recreation Area… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Hot humid conditions today will contribute to a possible outbreak of severe weather later today and tonight. Peter Rogers at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says look for storm development later today. Rogers says they don’t expect heavy storms or anything approaching a derecho. The doppler radar in Sioux Falls… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- There may be no quick and easy fixes to inflation. South Dakota democratic Senate candidate Brian Bengs says it’s a worldwide issue. Bengs says he believes oil companies are taking advantage of the situation. Bengs says Congress can take action on companies that are price gouging. Bengs, a first-time candidate, is challenging three… Read more »

Here’s reactions from the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade. Senator John Thune released the following: WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturns Roe v. Wade: “This decision to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, in response to the United States Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, Governor Kristi Noem and leaders in the South Dakota State Legislature jointly announced plans for a special session later this year to save lives and help mothers impacted by the decision. “Every abortion always had two victims: the unborn child… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A summer study committee of the South Dakota legislature is meeting Monday to look at the state’s property tax structure.  District 24 Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre is Vice-Chair of the Property Tax Structure and Tax Burden Study Committee.  She says the first meeting will set the course for the summer. Duvall says… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The growing number of visitors and expansion of RV parks around Lewis & Clark Lake near Yankton is causing worries for emergency officials. Yankton County Emergency Manager Paul Scherschligt told the county commission this week that there are not enough storm shelters in those areas. Scherschligt says a recent storm pointed out the… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton will be starting on a major renovation of their emergency department. Hospital President Doug Ekeren says a lot has changed since the last time the department was expanded. Ekeren says there is a need for a more secure facility. Ekeren says they are looking for help to… Read more »