PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Backers of legalizing marijuana in South Dakota turned in their ballot initiative petitions to the Secretary of States office this week. Spokesman Matthew Schweich says while they wait for the verification of their petitions, they will work to defeat Amendment “C” on the June primary ballot. Schwiech says they don’t want to see… Read more »

KANSAS CITY, M.O.(WNAX)- Recent rain and snow across the region may help reduce drought impacts but there are some doubts. Doug Kluck is Climate Services Director for the Central Region of the National Weather Service (in Kansas City) and says some forecasts show improvement across the Missouri River basin. Kluck says the outlooks are giving… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, Senator Mike Rounds delivered the commencement address to the gradautes at Northern State University. Rounds talks about the support students receives from the parents & teachers. Rounds talks how the graduates can create connections of their own. Rounds encourages the graduates to establish their careers in South Dakota. Rounds talks about… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Zebra mussels continue to cause problems at Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River. Gavins Point Operations Manager Tom Curran says they have been fighting the infestation for several years. Curran says they have been working to keep the Zebras out of their systems. Curran say they continue to watch for more shells… Read more »

CHAMBERLAIN, S.D.(DRGNews)- If you get a message from someone claiming to from the Brule County (South Dakota) Sheriff’s Office saying you need to call them back, don’t. Sheriff Darrell Miller says his office is getting calls about the attempted scam. Miller asks that anyone who receives the scam call, report it to the Brule County… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- On Thursday afternoon, about two dozen activists and allies gathered at the Journey Museum on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day. Attendees met, performed a Round Dance, and heard the voices of women like Sharon Brings Plenty, a woman who lost her daughter, Tessa, in late 2020. Brings Plenty describes the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Brown County’s free residential spring cleanup ends Saturday at 5 p.m. Until then, fees are wived on paint, trees, rubble, batteries, furniture, waste oil, electronics, appliances, scrap metal, propane tanks, grass, leaves and other miscellaneous waste dropped at the landfill. There is a limit of four car or pickup tires per visit. The… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Despite rising fuel and other costs, it appears lots of people are ready to hit the road. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says they have been doing surveys. Steward says the pandemic over the past two years really limited travel for a lot of people. Steward says the demand may push… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- The Aberdeen Fraternal Order of Police will be hosting a 5K run with the police at Wylie Park on Saturday, May 14th. Justine Charles provides a preview of what to expect. Charles talks about this event as an opportunity to talk with the police. The event takes place on May 14th.  Charles encourages… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The Federal Reserve Board raised the prime interest rate a half point this week. Karl Adam, President of the South Dakota Bankers Association, says its part of a strategy to slow down inflation. Adam says he expects the Fed to continue rate hikes for the next several months. Adam says raising interest rates… Read more »

TRIPP, S.D.(WNAX)- One of the topics that South Dakota legislators will study this summer is juvenile justice. Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp will chair that committee. Finck says there were several attempts to address the issue during this year’s legislative session. Finck says he wants to start with an overview of the issue. Finck says… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The State has approved licenses for two medical marijuana dispensaries in Fort Pierre and paperwork for a third is in progress. City Finance Officer Roxanne Heezen Bad River Cannabis and Black Hills Cannabis Care have both been approved. Bad River Cannabis broke ground on their dispensary and cultivation site on Sale Barn… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Ongoing drought conditions across South Dakota are reflected in the number of water permit applications. Eric Gronland, Water Rights Administrator for the Department of Ag and Natural Resources updated the Water Management Board on those applications. Gronland says they are short engineers to process those applications. Gronland says they have streamlined the process… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Food security and hunger are present in Western South Dakota, but one couple and their cafe decided they are going to do something about it. The Fork Real Community Cafe in Rapid City welcomes everyone through at its tables in exchange for supporting the group’s mission, paying a meal forward, or for… Read more »

LEOLA, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- A forum for District 23 legislative candidates will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the Leola Municipal Building. The two candidates running for state Senate and four candidates running for state House, all of whom are Republicans, have been invited. Candidates for Senate are Bryan Breitling of Miller and Spencer Gosch of Glenham. Gosch currently serves as… Read more »