MILLER, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- After a fire at Miller High School on Feb. 2, communities, schools and groups are joining together to help the school district replace items that have been damaged by smoke. Although the fire was at the high school, the junior high and elementary schools are connected, meaning the entire building was subject to smoke… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Controlling rapidly rising inflation has to be a priority for Congress. South Dakota Senator John Thune says prices are rising too rapidly in many areas. Thune says the country also needs a coherent energy policy. Thune says we can supply our own energy supply and not depend on OPEC for oil. Thune held… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Federal reports show inflation running at about seven and a half percent with concern about how long and how much higher it will go. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says he expects inflation to slow down later this year. Goss says the Federal Reserve has to quickly raise interest rates. Goss says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill that would expand Medicaid coverage in South Dakota will be heard by the full Senate after passage Monday by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.  After an hour of testimony Senator V-J Smith of Brookings wanted to send the bill to the floor with no recommendation. The bill’s sponsor, Senator… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature are set to get the latest tax revenue numbers. Co- Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says indications point toward another increase in state revenues. With higher revenues there may be pressure to increase spending. Hunhoff says she needs to see the full… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As Covid-19 infections continue to drop, health care facilities are starting to see fewer patients. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says their inpatient numbers are declining. Ekeren says deaths will probably stay relatively high for a few weeks. Ekeren says it might be the end of this round… Read more »

The South Dakota House Select Committee on Investigation will meet again later this month to continue their inquiry into the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton, says they have subpoenaed a number of individuals. Cwach says he doesn’t think the committee will wrap up after that meeting.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KXLG)- Representative Fred Deustch of Florence has introduced House Bill 1008 and will be heard in committee Wednesday at 10:00am. This bill is “a fairness bill” said Deutsch. Deutsch explain what this bill is about. Deutsch expands on what would qualify to pursue a lawsuit. Deutsch explained why we need this.  

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR, WNAX, KBHB)- Legislators in the 97th Session of the South Dakota legislature have crossed the half way point in the 38-day session.  Lawmakers are dealing with over 550 bills, the most in nearly 20 years.   District 24 Representative Will Mortenson says they are 50-percent through the session, but only 20-percent done with the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House Health and Human Services Committee debated a bill last Thursday that would allow medical professionals to dispense ivermectin with or without a prescription to people infected with Covid-19. Bill sponsor, Representative Phil Jensen of Rapid City said it should be a treatment option. Tim Rave, President of the South… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill to protect students from Critical Race Theory training and orientation will be up for debate on the South Dakota House floor today. Representative Chris Johnson of Rapid City, who supported the bill in committee, says controversial topics have been and will be taught in state schools. Johnson says that is the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Gas prices are rising and that has caught a lot of attention. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says we don’t normally see prices going up this time of year. Steward says crude oil prices have risen rapidly. Steward says the cost of crude oil relates most directly to gas prices. Triple… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Reports this week show inflation running at about 7.5%, the highest rate in forty years. That is a challenge for anyone attempting to invest. Todd Woods, a wealth and trust officer with First Dakota National Bank in Yankton, says diversity is the key. Woods says their advice to investors depends on their goals.… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KOTA)- It’s no secret South Dakota is, according to its lawmakers, an abortion-unfriendly state. What is less discussed is the daily trial of actually working in South Dakota’s lone abortion clinic in Sioux Falls, operated by Planned Parenthood. Kristin Hayward is the South Dakota manager of outreach and advocacy for Planned Parenthood, and… Read more »