PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has warned of possible electric brown outs or black outs across the Midwest this summer. A combination of offline power plants, lack of transmission and higher demand are the potential problems. Tom Glanzer with Northwestern Energy says they are watching the grid carefully. Glanzer says they don’t expect… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- With a $1.1 billion meatpacking facility proposed for the Rapid City area, local cattle producers are assessing what it could mean for their ranches. James Halverson, executive director of the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association, said he’s feeling “cautiously optimistic” about the project. Halverson said he believes the project would be a net… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Registration is now open for the 106th annual Northern State University Gypsy Day Parade, set for Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. in downtown Aberdeen. Entrants will decorate their float based on this year’s theme, “Wolves on Broadway.” A panel of judges comprised of Northern and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Impeachment trial of South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg starts today in front of the Senate in Pierre. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says it appears they won’t hear directly from Ravnsborg. Two thirds of Senators have to vote to convict. Rusch says that is a high bar. Rusch says the trial… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Reserve Board last week raised the prime interest rate seventy five basis points, or three quarters of a percent, in continuing efforts to slow inflation. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says the rate hike was anticipated. Adam says the three quarter point hike was a bit of a surprise.… Read more »

WESTPORT, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, June 25th the city of Westport will be hosting a car & fireworks show in front of town hall. Registration for the car show will take place at The Shed from 12pm with the show running from 1-3pm.  The entry fee is $20 & is located on Main Street in front… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- While springtime rain has come, the most recent US Drought Monitor still shows much of West River under some kind of drought conditions. James Halverson, executive director of the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association, says the spring growth is good for morale. But Halverson says don’t get too comfortable yet. Halverson assessed the… Read more »

CUSTER, S.D.(KBHB) – A 10-year-old boy was seriously hurt after a fall in Custer State Park Sunday afternoon. Custer County authorities say they were paged to the Sunday Gulch Trail System below Sylvan Lake just before 5:00 p.m. for a report of a young boy who had fallen about 12 feet off some rocks. The… Read more »

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- The ongoing hot and windy conditions are raising fears of a flash drought in the region. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says we are seeing some of those conditions. Todey says those dry conditions can spread very rapidly. The latest climate outlooks show warmer temperatures across much… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- Democrat Brian Bengs is working to ramp up his campaign challenging incumbent republican Senator John Thune. He says his message is time for a change. Bengs says money, finance and taxes is a central theme. Bengs says he would back a wealth tax. Bengs is a former instructor at Northern State University and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Trail of Governors in Pierre has been completed, or at least is finally up-to-date.  Statues of South Dakota’s 3rd governor Andrew Lee; 8th governor Frank Byrne and 12th governor William Bulow were unveiled in the Capitol Rotunda Friday.  Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden says the Lee, Byrne and Bulow were instrumental is shaping… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(KCCR)- The National Weather Service in Aberdeen continues to investigate storm damage from a powerful supercell thunderstorm that churned across central South Dakota two weekends ago.  Warning Coordination Meteorologist Kelly Serr says they so-far have confirmed one twister in Jones County. That tornado was on the ground for just over six and half miles… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, water will be off in the following areas:                                  North Dakota Street from 9th Ave to Fairgrounds Rd              … Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- With the goal of zero carbon emissions by 2050, the priority for Northwestern Energy is keeping the lights on. Chief Executive Officer Bob Rowe says technology is at the heart of their goals. Rowe says they have spent a lot on upgrading their system in the state. Rowe says they will expand the… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- While progress has been made, there remains a long way to go regarding transfers of land to native people in the Rapid City area. Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender provided an update on where negotiations are relating to three parcels of land in West Rapid City. A filing has been made with… Read more »