WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- A major intrusion into federal computer systems is still being investigated. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says they know who made the hack. Rounds, a member of the Armed Services Committee, says there is no evidence of damage yet. Rounds says they haven’t been told what the Russians may have gained from the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Senate has approved a bill to appropriate funds so the Board of Regents can update the South Dakota State University Cottonwood Field Station in Jackson County.  Senator Gary Cammack of Union Center says the research complex was heavily damaged by severe weather last week. Cammack says the Cottonwood Field Station… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislative budget writers are grinding through the details to come up with a final version next week. Governor Kristi Noem proposed a two-point four percent increase for state workers, community service providers and state aid to education. Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says they will probably stick to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Dr. Alyssa Kiesow has been named the new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Northern State University. Kiesow was selected from a strong pool of national candidates, bringing a wealth of experience as a faculty member and leader, said NSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr.… Read more »

SISSETON, S.D.(Press Release) – One person died Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash north of Sisseton. The names of the two people involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, traveling northbound on Interstate 29, was parked on the shoulder of the road due to a flat tire.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be holding a Job Fair on Tuesday, March 9 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the ARCC located at 225 3rd Avenue SE.  The department hires over 150 summer staff in over 30 different positions.  These positions are in the areas of Parks, Forestry,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill writing rules and regulations for medical marijuana in South Dakota is still making its way through the legislature.  Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says it is a massive bill. The amended bill would delay the legalization of medical marijuana to January first. Stevens says some allowances need to be made to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX & SDBA)- The House State Affairs Committee this morning unanimously voted to amend HR7001, the articles of impeachment concerning State Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.  The amended articles effectively halt the impeachment proceedings and cast doubt on if or when the issue may be taken up in the future. District 24 State Representative Will… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Because of widespread record cold in February, natural gas users could see their monthly bills double or even triple what they normally would expect. South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says it was due to a combination of events. Nelson says they are working with natural gas providers to spread out… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- All of West River and most of East River is currently in drought conditions. Despite recent snowfall, Rapid City Fire Department Public Information Officer Tessa Jaeger said fires continue reigniting. Jaeger said even the wind conditions can reignite piles. Jaeger said it isn’t just those who burn intentionally who need to be… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman appeared on KSDN-AM to talk about the status of the city & to preview the State of the City Address he will deliver on Thursday. Mayor Schaunaman express his views on the mask resolution that is in place here in the city. Mayor Schaunaman deliver the news… Read more »

Pierre, SD(Press Release) –Speaker of the House Spencer Gosch has released a new amendment to House Resolution 7001 which lays out the articles of impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Speaker Gosch’s amendment removes the articles and states: After a conviction, or plea of guilty, or nolo contendere, or acquittal in case number 34MAG21-00001, State… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday unanimously kills a bill that would have changed the open fields doctrine in South Dakota. U.S. law holds that Game, Fish and Parks Administration conservation officers can go onto private land without permission. House Bill 1140 would require landowner permission in most cases. The measure was supported by… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Early this spring, Avera St. Luke’s will begin to decommission Lourdes Hall, including the archway that connects the historical building to the main hospital, and the former Northeastern Mental Health buildings that are within Avera St. Luke’s main campus. Although Lourdes Hall has been on the Avera campus since 1941, it… Read more »