TRIPP, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators didn’t make any progress this year in reforming juvenile justice systems. That now will be a summer study topic. Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp will chair that committee and says there are some programs that are working. Finck says he wants the committee to come up with positive changes. Finck… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Reserve Board raised the prime interest rate last week by a half point in an attempt to slow down inflation. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says the rate hike will make borrowing more expensive. Adam says it’s a balancing act for the Federal Reserve Board. Adam says the expectation… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The call of the great outdoors isn’t just for tourists, at least according to the Rapid City Fire Department. If you’ve been curious about the large emergency presence near Hisega this week, Tessa Jaeger, RCFD public information officer, says it’s a training exercise. Jaeger says it’s all about location. But when it… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton firefighters have been dealing with an interesting challenge for several days. Assistant Fire Chief Larry Nickels. Nickels says they have been working at it for several days. Nickels says it’s a slow burning situation. Nickels says they were able to move in a heavy lifter to get a foam hose to the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide immediately until sunset on Monday, May 16, 2022, in honor of South Dakota law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty and the 2,917 South Dakotans who have perished from COVID-19. “South Dakotans have courage. Our… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s May Business After Hours mixer has been postponed tonight due to impending weather.  The event will be held on Thursday, May 19 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Steven Lust Automotive, 1314 6th Ave SW. Food and beverages will be catered by Kessler’s Food & Liquor… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 5:00 AM on Monday, May 16, 2022, water will be off in the following areas to replace a water valve: South Lincoln Street from 1st Ave SE to 3rd Ave SE And 3rd Ave SE from Lincoln to Main Street The Public Works Department suggests that residents… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Saturday, the DTOM Veterans Ranch is organizing a Vietnam Memorial March that will take place at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Dr. Tracy Diefenbach talks about what the Ranch in Warner does. CEO Chris Reder talks about how the Ranch came about. Diefenbach explains what will happen at the start of… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US House this week approved another forty billion dollars to aid Ukraine in their war with Russia. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson voted for the bill. Johnson says the US has to keep Ukraine in the fight. Johnson says its hard to say how much more Congress will have to appropriate. President… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents is asking their university presidents to start thinking about programs and projects for the fiscal year 2024 budget. Heather Forney, vice president for Finance and Administration, explained the process to the Regents at their meeting this week. Forney says they asked the presidents to think about system… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota Legislature will hold their first meeting of the interim next week. Co-Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says they will get updates from several ongoing programs. Hunhoff says those letters help them follow the progress of authorized and funded programs. Hunhoff says the Department… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Law enforcement from across South Dakota marked National Police Week Wednesday with a wreath laying and memorial service in Pierre.  At the Capitol Lake wreath laying ceremony, Sioux Falls Police Chief John Thum says two words govern the service of law enforcement. Across the street from the Capitol complex at Lutheran Memorial Church… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota state employees are in the midst of the sign up period for their benefits for next year. Eric Olilla, Executive Director of the South Dakota State Employees Organization, says the legislature didn’t make any changes to the package this year. State employees will get a six percent pay raise on July… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday the Aberdeen Postal Service in conjunction with the United Way of NorthEast South Dakota are doing their food drive to help the community.  This year marks the 30th anniversary the NALC(National Association of Letter Carriers) has been doing this across the country. Letter carrier Dan Brockner talks about what… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University has appointed Dr. Doug Ohmer as dean of the NSU School of Business and Dr. Anna Schwan as interim dean of the Millicent Atkins School of Education. Ohmer has worked at Northern since 1994. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and banking from Thomas More College in… Read more »