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 »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- South Dakota voters will have two Medicaid expansion issues on the November ballot. One a constitutional amendment, the other an initiated measure. Rick Weiland with “Dakotans for Health” backed the initiative and says having the option is good for voters. Weiland says the rejection of “Amendment C” by primary voters give more weight… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Fort Pierre is home to one plot of industrial hemp within city limits on land zoned for agriculture use on the north end of the city.  Gerad Johnson and Derek Schiefelbein are looking to do the same, but the Fort Pierre City Council has paused that request.   Public Works Director Rick Hahn… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- During their meeting at USD in Vermillion this week, the South Dakota Board of Regents unanimously approved an expanded alcohol sales policy for public universities. The policy allows the six universities governed by the Board to extend the sale of alcoholic beverages into general admission areas of performing arts and athletic events. General… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting, beginning at 7am on Friday, June 24, 2022, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off for work on water lines:                           North State Street between 20th and 22nd Avenue NE Work is expected to last all day.   Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents formally approved the proposal for the University of South Dakota – Sioux Falls (USD-SF) at their meeting in Vermillion.  The effort to transform the Community College of Sioux Falls into the University of South Dakota – Sioux Falls has been in development for nearly a year. With… Read more »