BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- While much of the state has seen hot and dry conditions this summer, some lakes in northeast South Dakota continue to rise, causing problems for farms, roads and homes. Jay Gilbertson, manager of the East Dakota Water Development District, says they have been working with officials in Day County dealing with the high… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- National Night Out 2022 will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Melgaard Park from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(CBSNews Radio)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says she would be interested in running for President in 2024 under the right circumstances. Appearing on “The Takeout with Major Garrett” on CBS News Radio, Noem said she wouldn’t rule it out. Noem says she thinks former President Trump will be a candidate again. Noem has… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KCCR)- Pierre-based BankWest is making a donation of 250-thousand dollars to the Dakota Event Complex or the DEX, to be built on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron.  BankWest President Charles Burke the Third says reflects BankWest’s long standing tradition of supporting South Dakota’s Ag Industry. The DEX will replace the Open Class… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- There will be students back on campus at USD in Vermillion this week. Law School Dean Neil Fulton says its orientation time for incoming students. Fulton says they help students start their law school routines. Fulton says their graduating students are having success in landing jobs. Fulton says about half the incoming class… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the State of South Dakota has seen very strong sales tax growth over the past two years, forecasts indicate that could slow over the next year. Jeff Mehlhaff, Chief Fiscal Analyst with the Legislative Research Council, appeared before the Joint Committee on Appropriations this week. Mehlhaff says say he is still expecting… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 4:00am on Monday, August 1, 2022, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for patching work: South bound lane of South Roosevelt St. and 3rd Ave SE The road is expected to remain closed until 12:00pm on 8/2/2022, motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work… Read more »

LINCOLN COUNTY, S.D. (KELO) — Authorities say a Sioux Falls man was arrested after a pursuit near Tea early Friday morning. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says deputies tried to stop a car just before 2 a.m. when the driver sped off. Officials say the chase went through Tea and into central Lincoln County. The car then… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The newest addition to Storybook Land in Aberdeen opened Thursday, and is one of the first inclusive playgrounds in the state. The former sand playground in the center of storybook land was removed last year to make way for a new inclusive playground, which features a wheelchair ramp system,… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- It was a wild ride from Box Elder to Rapid City, as a vehicle pursuit saw law enforcement from multiple jurisdictions come together to close off a stolen vehicle. Brendyn Medina, spokesperson for the Rapid City Police Department, shared the route of the pursuit. Medina cited the work of dispatchers for making… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- It’s the end of a career for long time Corps of Engineers employee Tom Curran. The current Operations Manager at Gavins Point Dam is retiring as of the end of this month. Curran has had a number of postings with the Corps. Curran says there are some events and projects that stand out.… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The City of Fort Pierre has been awarded a one-point-nine million dollar grant to help in making improvements to Fort Pierre’s Tatanka Trail.  Mayor Gloria Hanson says the grant award was a long shot. That delay may impact how Fort Pierre can use the funds because of deadlines in which the money… Read more »

MADISON, S.D.(WNAX)- Bob Sahr, the current general counsel for East River Electric will become the cooperatives general manager on August first. He says they, like most electric providers, are seeing good demand for power. Sahr says they are seeing the growth with all of their member cooperatives. Sahr says he wants to focus on growing… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Thirteen sobriety checkpoints in 11 different counties are planned for the month of August, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. The monthly checkpoints are designed to encourage people to not drink and drive. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by… Read more »