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May 23, 2022

MidAmerican Energy to request natural gas increase

DES MOINES, I.A.(WNAX)- MidAmerican Energy will ask the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission for a natural gas rate increase. MidAmerican spokesman Geoff Greenwood says its needed for continued investments and improvements in their distribution system Greenwood says the actual price of natural gas can change very rapidly. Greenwood says its been a while since they… Read more »

May 23, 2022

City of Yankton Sales Tax down for the 1st Quarter of 2022

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The latest sales tax report for the City of Yankton showed a decrease for the first time in many months. City Manager Amy Leon says she is keeping it in perspective. Leon says other taxes are still up year to date. Leon says they are starting to lay out the framework of next… Read more »

May 23, 2022

A new book is out talking about the 1972 flood in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- As the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Rapid City flood draws closer, many survivors have begun reflecting on their own experiences a half-century later. Capturing those stories are local authors Seth Tupper and Johnny Sundby, who have released “Surviving the ’72 Flood,” a collection of eyewitness accounts and photos documenting one of… Read more »

May 23, 2022

Horse Nation Indian Relay 2022 championship to be held in Fort Pierre

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Stanley County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre will be hosting the Horse Nations Indian Relay Racing’s 2022 Championship of Champions event in September. Horse Nations Indian Relay Council president Calvin Ghost Bear says the three days of racing will be held Friday, September 23 through Sunday, September 25, 2022. Teams from Canada… Read more »

May 20, 2022

Recommendations of what to do with the issue of baby formula shortages

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The nationwide shortage of baby formula is also having an impact on families here at home. Pediatrician for Sanford Health Dr. Mike Nagley: Dr. Nagley talks about ways to combat the ongoing shortage of baby formula while keeping your child healthy. Parents can also talk to their pediatrician about other ways to… Read more »

May 20, 2022

SD Committee receive update on condition of prisons

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators heard from Corrections Department Secretary Kellie Wasko on the condition of prisons and what is in a consultant’s report. Wasko told the Government Operations and Audit Committee that the report found many managers held multiple jobs. Wasko says the management structure was not effective or efficient. Wasko says they are… Read more »

May 20, 2022

State jobs openings still exist

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While South Dakota state employees will get a six percent raise on July first, there are still hundreds of open state jobs. Eric Olilla, Executive Director of the South Dakota State Employees Organization, says even with the raise many state workers trail those in the private sector. Olilla says some state jobs are… Read more »

May 20, 2022

Damages still being access over last week’s storm

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Damages are still being totaled from last week’s windstorms and tornadoes across the region. Rod Nohr with Nohr-Wortmann Engineering of Yankton says he has been called to dozens of ag and industrial sites. Nohr says they are tracking damage from two days of storms. Nohr says they are finding that a lot of… Read more »

May 19, 2022

Candidates comment on the upcoming summer studies involving regional jails

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday various candidates for different seats in the city, council, & legislative seats commented on the summer study & legislative task force dealing with regional jails, especially for the one here in Brown County. Andy Schaunaman, who’s running for the city council for the Northeast District comments about big an issue this… Read more »

May 19, 2022

Storybook Land to open in full capacity on Friday, May 27th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Storybook Land opens in full on May 27, the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. While the park has been open for walk-through and play since April 22, the rides and concessions will open starting at 10 a.m. May 27. Storybook Land is open daily 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Memorial Day weekend… Read more »

May 19, 2022

AARP South Dakota encouraging senior citizens to vote in June

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- AARP-South Dakota has a campaign underway to encourage more, older voters to take part in the June primary. State Director Erik Gaikowski says they want to see more participation. Gaikowski says they are directing people to their website for election information. While there are candidates running for US Senate, House and Governor which… Read more »

May 19, 2022

Safe Harbor to celebrate National Donut Day on June 3rd

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday June 3rd, it is National Donut Day and Safe Harbor of Aberdeen is doing a fundraiser in conjunction with it. Executive Director Gina Karst explains how Safe Harbor 1st got involved with it. Karst encourage everyone to order donuts in advance. Karst tells everyone where to pick up the donuts on… Read more »

May 19, 2022

Citizens in Meade County talks about next comprehensive plan

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) — Meade County residents are being asked to weigh in on the development of the county’s next comprehensive plan. Last night in Piedmont was the first of four community meetings being held for citizens to get information about the comprehensive plan, which covers the future growth and development of Meade County. Black Hills… Read more »

May 19, 2022

Tim Linke named new fire chief for Yankton

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton has a new Fire Chief. The city sent out a tweet Tuesday saying Tim Linke, with the Lincoln Nebraska Fire Department would be the new Chief. Linke says he was impressed with the standing of the Yankton Fire Department. Linke, who is a Division Chief of Training with the Lincoln Fire Department,… Read more »