NEW HOLLAND, S.D.(WNAX)- While House and Senate members of the South Dakota Legislative Redistricting Committees debate proposed map changes, most other members can only watch and wait. Representative Marty Overweg of New Holland says his district, like most, faces some major changes. Overweg says it could be awkward, working with people in a different area.… Read more »

KADOKA, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Aeronautics Commission has tabled a request by the City of Kadoka for funding to improve lighting and fencing at the Kadoka Municipal Airport.  Kadoka Mayor Harry Weller told the Commission without some state support the project likely won’t get done. Kadoka’s airport is not eligible for federal Airport Improvement Program… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US House voted to hold Steve Bannon, a long-time aide to former President Trump in contempt of Congress after he ignored a subpoena from the committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riot. The vote was mostly along party lines, with South Dakota republican Congressman Dusty Johnson voting “no”. Johnson says it is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,218. The state had 337 new cases and 366 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,663. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Former South Dakota Senator Tom Daschle is concerned about the political direction of the country and threats to democracy. Daschle says the stand off in Congress is a major symptom. Daschle says much has changed since he left the Senate in 2005. Daschle, a democrat, was elected to the US House in 1978,… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Taffy Howard, a Rapid City Republican representing District 33 in the State House, has set her sights on DC, announcing a run against fellow Republican Dusty Johnson for South Dakota’s at-large House district Howard said South Dakotans have taken issue with the states DC Delegation. Howard said she’d take a staunch, conservative… Read more »

WEBSTER, S.D.(KXLG)- Earlier this week at the Day County Sherriff’s office, Ryan Rucktaeschel stepped down as Sherriff after winning the elected position in 2018. We received a statement from Ryan: “I leave Day County in good hands with sheriff Jerred Schreur. I wanted to give Jerred some time to get established and prove to the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Fall enrollment at the four technical colleges in South Dakota fell slightly to just over seventy-one hundred students. Tech College Board President Dana Dkyhouse of Sioux Falls says holding enrollment steady was a win. Dykhouse says flat enrollment does put more pressure on their budget because of the drop in tuition and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Supporters and opponents of a plan to turn an abandoned rail line from Tabor to Platte into a biking and hiking trail appeared in front of the South Dakota Railroad Board. The former Milwaukee Road line last had rail traffic in the 1980s and has been owned by the state since then. Bon… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The opening day of the 2021 South Dakota State Fair included the ground breaking for the Dakota Events Complex.  The DEX will replace the beef complex that was destroyed by fire on October 31 of 2020.  Original ambitious plans targeted the new complex to be ready for the 2022 state fair.  Hunter Roberts,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Gary Hanson, who was reelected last year, says this will be his last term in elective office. He says he has enjoyed all of his public service. Hanson says he wanted to get his future plans on the table. Hanson says his announcement gives anyone who wants to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota State Railroad Board has delayed action on applying for grants on behalf of five projects looking for funding.  State Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt says federal officials have not issued a much-needed Notice of Funding Opportunity for S-T-C or Special Transportation Circumstance grants. The Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad is… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Eyes in the sky and boots on the ground ended a pursuit in Rapid City Wednesday morning, which led to the arrests of three armed individuals. Brendyn Medina, spokesperson for the Rapid City Police Department, said it was a non-RCPD affiliated helicopter that potentially shaved hours off the manhunt. Medina said the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will begin the Indoor Recreational Skating Schedule at the Odde Ice Arena on Monday, October 25th. On Saturday, October 30th there will be a special Halloween Free Skate Day. Dress in Costume and your admission is free! Start your Halloween weekend at The Odde Ice… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A South Dakota legislative interim committee approved a bill this week that, if passed by the full legislature would make major changes to the state’s marijuana laws. The bill from the “Adult Use Marijuana Study Subcommittee” would decriminalize small uses of recreational marijuana and repeal the medical marijuana law approved by voters last… Read more »