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 »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Consistent protests in front of the Grand Gateway Hotel, part of a larger boycott effort, have continued for over two months now – becoming an unavoidable sight just off I-90. Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender describes the situation as one of the more “bizarre” he has witnessed. Allender looked at the long-term… Read more »

INDIANAPOLIS, I.N.(WNAX)- The growing heat wave could be signs of what to expect in the next few weeks and months. Beth Hall, Indiana State Climatologist, moderated this months North Central Regional Climate update and says they see La Nina possibly hanging on for a third year. Hall says the building heat has a direct impact… Read more »

FREDERICK, S.D.(Press Release)- A cleanup day is scheduled for Wednesday June 22, 2022. Residents are asked to have any tree/branches to the curb prior to Wednesday to be picked up by the city. Please keep any construction lumber, shingles, etc. separate from the tree debris. If any members of the public would like to help,… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- It looks likely that the State of South Dakota will finish the fiscal year at the end of the month with another surplus. State Finance Commissioner Jim Terwilliger told the Appropriations Committee this week that state tax collections through April were up about ten percent over last year. Governor Kristi Noem says there… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Study Committee on Juvenile Justice of the South Dakota legislature held its first meeting Thursday in Pierre. Committee Chair, Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp, laid out his vision for the study. Finck says he wants the meetings to be productive. Finck says he wants subgroups working on different topics. Committee members heard… Read more »