YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The “Build Dakota” road show is stopping at high schools across southeast South Dakota, introducing students to the scholarship program and educational options at the state’s tech colleges. Dani Anderson, head of the “Build Dakota” program says they are seeing positive results. Anderson says the program continues to grow. Anderson says it’s a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The pheasant hunting season didn’t disappoint when it comes to passengers using Pierre Regional Airport.  Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says over 2300 people used Pierre’s airport in October. SkyWest carried 1,522 passengers while Denver Air Connection transported 852 flyers. With two months of enplanements left to log, Pierre… Read more »

INDIANAPOLIS, I.N.(WNAX)- At the recently concluded National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Courtney Zimmerman of Wisconsin who attends South Dakota State University was chosen as a National Officer. Zimmerman who’s majoring in Ag Communications at SDSU was elected at Central Region Vice President. SDSU President Dr. Barry Dunn says he wasn’t surprised by having one of… Read more »

MARION, S.D.(WNAX)- We got a lesson about the Southwest Power Pool in February and how it impacts all of us when freezing weather in Texas forced rolling electric blackouts for many utilities in the northern plains. Brad Schardin, Manager of Southeastern Electric in Marion, says the regional power producers have been working to avoid a… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The National Conference of State Legislatures is meeting this week in Tampa Florida. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton is attending and says all fifty states are represented. Hunhoff says health care is a big topic, especially related to Covid-19. Hunhoff says she will be involved in a presentation on telehealth. Hunhoff says spending… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Farmers National Company said its agents sold a record amount of land during the company’s fiscal year that ended September 30th. Farmers National Agents and staff handled over three quarters of a billion dollars of real estate sales the past 12 month topping the previous record set in 2013. Randy Dickhut, Senior Vice… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Leadership Aberdeen is a comprehensive leadership training program that provides participants with the opportunity to sharpen their skills, share their experiences, and make life-long connections with fellow participants. Participants will follow a 12-week Positive Leadership curriculum which focuses on growing their individual skills by focusing on leadership attributes including: Community Building, Advocacy,… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Brookings man has pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter for his role in the 2019 starvation death of a toddler. Robert Price, Jr. entered the plea after reaching an agreement with prosecutors. Price and the child’s aunt, Renae Fayant, were indicted by a grand jury in July 2019 on charges… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Less than a week after the passing of former South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar, the state’s gubernatorial community is shocked again with the passing of former First Lady Jean Rounds.  Rounds was the wife of 31st governor and current U-S Senator Mike Rounds.  Rounds released a statement Tuesday afternoon saying quote…”The love of… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota House Speaker Spencer Gosch has appointed eight members to a committee that will determine if and how the House will proceed with impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. One of those appointed is Representative Mike Stevens of  Yankton. He says they have few guidelines. Stevens says there is very little… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Inflation and supply chain issues may be chronic problems for businesses and consumers. Curt Everson, a member of the Governors Council of Economic Advisors, says he has seen examples of the supply issues. Everson, former President of the South Dakota Bankers Association, says ag producers are running into problems as they plan for… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Last week, a native, teenage girl went missing from the Rapid City area. Thankfully her disappearance was brief, and she has returned home with her family. For Lily Mendoza though, founder of the Red Ribbon Skirt Society, each case must be met with the same response. The Red Ribbon Skirt Society focuses… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Another incentive plan to help hire workers has been announced. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says this is aimed at front line workers. Sanderson says its simple for workers to sign up. Sanderson says their incentive is separate from any other being offered. Sanderson says businesses in places… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Educational facilities in Rapid City and Sioux Falls operated by the Board of Regents will continue to evolve and change their operations. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher told the legislatures Government Operations and Audit Committee the centers have not met their expectations. Maher says the Rapid City center has begun the change in… Read more »