RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Vitalant Blood Services has announced a critical shortage of blood – however it comes right on the eve of one of the Hills biggest blood drives. Guns N Hoses 2022 will see the Rapid City Fire and Police Departments square in friendly competition to see who can get the most donors through… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- While still early in the process, it appears the Rapid City area is due for a one-million square foot, 1.1 billion dollar meatpacking plant. The plant, to be operated by Kingsbury and Associates and Sirius Realty, will also be partnering with Farmers Union Industries on on-site byproduct processing. Megan Kingsbury, president and… Read more »

LYONS, N.E.(WNAX)- Despite millions of dollars invested in broadband expansion, many people across South Dakota still don’t have adequate internet access. Heidi Urlacher with the Center for Rural Affairs (in Lyons Nebraska) says they did a survey last year of broadband availability and use. Urlacher says there are still gaps in broadband coverage. Urlacher says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- School districts across South Dakota may be short up to five hundred teachers according to the latest report from the Associated School Boards. State Education Department Secretary Tiffany Sanderson says that’s a critical issue. Sanderson says they are reaching out to high school and university students to consider teaching as a career. Sanderson… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown Councilman Colin Paulsen files a lawsuit against the City of Watertown for failure to uphold an ordinance he says was broken by his opponent Lee Schoenbeck, for State Senator, during the campaign period. KXLG News reached out to Colin directly for his comments. Paulsen states in the affidavit that the signs do… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- During his appearance at Girls State at USD earlier this month, Congressman Dusty Johnson told the girls that “both political parties are messed up” in Washington. He says democrats appear to be veering wide left. Johnson says many so called moderate democrats lost their primary races. Johnson says republican leadership expects members to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This weekend is the annual Arts in the Park at Melgaard Park in Aberdeen. For over forty years, exhibitors have lined the pavement within Melgaard Park with their handcrafted wares on the third full weekend in June. Each year, this juried event attracts exhibitors from over a dozen states. It is estimated that… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Aqua Addicts will have their first show of the season tonight at Dahme Lake. The show will begin at 7pm until 8:30pm & will take place every Thursday.  Cost is $5 for adults & $3 for students & children.  

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Effective immediately the following road will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer repairs:                                 South 4th Street between 10th Avenue SW and 11th Avenue SW The road is expected to remain closed until Friday afternoon,… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota’s only abortion provider has paused scheduling abortions, while it awaits the Supreme Court decision on Roe versus Wade. “We have had to make the difficult decision to pause scheduling abortion appointments,” said Emily Bisek Vice President of strategic communication for Planned Parenthood North Central States. She said with the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is seeking internship applications for the fall semester in his Washington, Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. The internship program will run from September through December. Duties will include researching legislation, writing memos, attending committee hearings and briefings, answering constituent phone calls, sorting mail, and providing… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office fall 2022 internship program. Student interns will work with staff on various projects depending on interests and strengths. Additional duties include aiding the governor’s general counsel, constituent services, and communications team; conducting policy research; preparing policy briefings; and staffing events.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota voters will have two options in November to expand Medicaid. Both a constitutional amendment and an initiated measure will be on the ballot. “South Dakotans Decide”, the group backing the amendment held a news conference to outline the urgency of expanding Medicaid. Spokesman Zach Marcus says those who are covered by… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Retailers Association did a poll to gauge public perceptions of property, income and sales taxes. Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says there is always a lot of interest in taxes. Sanderson says they did find some surprises. Sanderson says there was strong bipartisan opposition to an income tax. Sanderson says they… Read more »