PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A hoghoused bill that would change the political make up of the South Dakota Board of Regents passed out of the House Education Committee after some debate. Representative Sue Peterson of Sioux Falls led the effort to rewrite the rules for the Regents. Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown didn’t like the process. Representative… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A side benefit of Covid-19 precautions seems to be very low flu numbers this winter. South Dakota State Epidemiologist, Dr Josh Clayton says this is normally the peak time for flu. Clayton says this is a very unusual season. Clayton says a flu shot can still provide protection. Clayton says a flu shot… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KBHB) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Department of Public Safety Secretary Craig Price talked briefly today about the current situation with Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Articles of impeachment against the Attorney General were filed yesterday and sent to a House committee for further consideration. Governor Noem has asked for Ravnsborg’s resignation, and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRG News)- Now that South Dakota Speaker of the House Spencer Gosch has assigned a resolution calling for the impeachment of state General Jason Ravnsborg to the House State Affairs Committee for it’s first official hearing, more information about the process ahead is becoming known. House Concurrent Resolution 7001 (HCR7001) was officially read onto… Read more »

CUSTER, S.D.(WNAX)- The sale last week of the former Star Academy near Custer was the latest in a string of public land sales for the state. South Dakota School & Public Lands Commissioner Ryan Brunner says they have moved a lot of land over the past few years. Brunner says the Star Academy sale took… Read more »

MADISON, S.D.(WNAX)- Following last weeks rolling blackouts, reviews at several levels are going on. Due to record cold across the middle of the country, the Southwest Power Pool mandated those blackouts for most electric utilities across the region to protect the entire grid. Chris Studer with East River Electric says they are doing their own… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Corps of Engineers continues to adjust reservoir levels behind the dams on the Missouri River to prepare for spring runoff. Mike Swenson, an hydraulic engineer in the Corps office in Omaha, says they are close to their storage targets. Swenson says the big lakes should be right on their marks by the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- As a one point nine trillion dollar economic stimulus plan sponsored by democrats starts moving in the US House, complaints are rising from republicans. South Dakota Senator John Thune says all the previous stimulus plans had bi-partisan support. Thune, in a speech on the Senate floor, says democrats want to ram this plan… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is announcing that the city outdoor ice rinks will be closed for the season as of Wednesday, February 24. This means the warming houses are not open and the ice rink surfaces will not be maintained. Recreational skating continues at the Odde Indoor Ice Arena… Read more »

ABEREEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Join the Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony under the direction of Dr. Christopher Stanichar on Saturday, February 27th, 2021, at 7:30pm at Jewett Theater on the NSU campus. The orchestra will take you on a trip into the world of fairy tales. The orchestra will be joined by NSU voice faculty member, Darci Bultema,… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- During the energy crisis last week, natural gas prices on the open market spiked, in some cases several thousand percent. Northwestern Energy spokesman Tom Glanzer says it was a short term heavy surge in demand. Glanzer says their customers could see some increases in their gas bills. Glanzer says every retail energy company… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A delay in delivering 2020 Census numbers to the states could cause problems in meeting deadlines for redistricting. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton, who is on this years redistricting committee, says a lot will have to be done quickly. Bolin says they will get some information later this spring. Bolin says they can… Read more »