MARION, S.D.(WNAX)- Demand for new service along with a slow down in construction materials is creating some issues for rural electric cooperatives. Brad Schardin, Manager of Southeastern Electric based in Marion, says they are getting lots of requests for new and expanded services. Schardin says the demand will lead to building some new substations and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Legislators on the interim Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature debated the future of the six state universities at the meeting last week. That came during discussion of the “SB55 Task Force” that is studying the Regents and the administration of the schools. Representative Steven Haugaard of Sioux Falls questioned the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation will be posting signs on twenty-one bridges on and near interstates due to a federal requirement on emergency vehicle weight limits. David Coley, a D.O.T. bridge management engineer, says the rules allow some of those vehicles to exceed current limits at times. Coley says large emergency vehicles… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has scheduled Summer Registration Kickoff Day for summer activities for Tuesday, May 4, beginning at 7:00 a.m. There are 3 ways to register: Online at https://webtracaberdeensd.us By phone with a debit or credit card: 626-7015 from 7am – 5pm Walk-in at The ARCC, 225 3rd… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over the constitutionality of “Amendment A” that legalized recreational marijuana and was approved by voters last November. Brendan Johnson, lawyer for the supporters, pointed to the foundation of the state and the writing of the state constitution as the backing for their amendment. Johnson says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature has appointed a committee to oversee and offer guidance on spending priorities for billions more of federal dollars coming to the state. Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, who will be on that committee, says last year’s experiences will guide them. Hunhoff says… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission had another work session Monday night refining an ordinance controlling the sales of medical marijuana. City Attorney Ross Den Herder outlined how a person will get a medical marijuana prescription. Den Herder says the city’s role will be setting guidelines for dispensary’s to operate legally. Den Herder says the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:30 AM on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021, water will be off in the following areas to install a fire hydrant:           North Main Street from 9th Avenue to 10th Avenue                               … Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday morning at 10am in the case involving a constitutional amendment legalizing recreational marijuana use in the state for adults 21 years and older. In November, Pennington County Sheriff Kevin Thom (tom) and South Dakota Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Rick Miller filed a lawsuit… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- One person has been arrested after a weekend shooting incident in an Aberdeen home. Police were called to an apartment complex in reference to a shooting shortly before midnight on Friday, according to a news release from the Aberdeen Police Department. The location of the apartment was not included in the… Read more »