YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton School Board approved the use of the Abbott BinaxNow Covid-19 Point of Care tests supplied by the state Department of Health. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says the tests would be available to students that become ill in school. Kindle says the tests will help parents decide how their kids should… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — The Codington County Board of Commissioners took action Tuesday in response to very dry conditions across the county. Codington County Emergency Management Director Jamie Torstenson talked about the situation. He says dry conditions have been gradually getting worse. There’s particular concern because it’s harvest time. Torstenson advises against any and all… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA (Press Release) – The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, today released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced her plan to merge the state Departments of Agriculture and Environment & Natural Resources back in August (2020), causing some concern about what the combined department means for the state’s number one industry. Some in the agriculture industry question whether or not the two… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – State officials held a news conference in Sioux Falls Tuesday to update information into the fatal car – pedestrian accident involving South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Department of Public Safety Secretary Craig Price says its been an active investigation since the start. Ravnsborg found the body of 55-year-old Joe… Read more »

KEYSTONE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota tourism officials estimate the Mount Rushmore Independence Day event last July generated $2 million in direct spending for the state’s economy. Deputy tourism director Wanda Goodman recently told the state Tourism Advisory Board the July 3 event also generated $22 million in advertising value for South Dakota because of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Pheasant hunters are coming to Aberdeen and the Convention and Visitors Bureau is ready for them. The CVB will once again be at the Aberdeen Regional Airport to welcome hunters to the community. Casey Weismantel, Executive Director of the CVB, talked about the plans. He said this week’s activities include a… Read more »

BOX ELDER, S.D. (AP) — Authorities are investigating a stabbing death in western South Dakota. The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office says the body of 39-year-old Tessa Curley was discovered in a Box Elder apartment about 10:30 p.m. Sunday night. Investigators say they are treating it as a homicide. No further information has been released.

ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Brown County’s highway superintendent said one of the asphalt overlay projects planned in 2021 is a direct result of adding funding back into his department’s budget. Dirk Rogers plans one bridge replacement and four asphalt overlay projects next year. Of those, he said, 6 miles of overlay planned… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) – States like South Dakota are in a bit of a race against time. They need to spend federal CARES Act dollars by the end of the calendar year. The money is being given to states to offset economic hardships experienced due to the coronavirus pandemic. In South Dakota’s case, portions of… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KWAT) – The carpentry shop at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls was damaged by fire recently. Prison staff were alerted to the fire by an alarm shortly before 10:00 p.m. Friday. Smoke was visible to staff responding to the alarm. The Sioux Falls Fire Department was dispatched to the… Read more »

VERMILION, S.D. (KELO.com) — To mark Native American Day, The University of South Dakota announced the revitalization of the Institute of American Indian Studies. USD President Sheila Gestring says educational opportunities and outreach for the state’s tribes will be improved.   The Institute was authorized by the South Dakota State Legislature in 1955 to provide… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Yankton Mayor Nathan Johnson says mixed messages from political leaders have an impact on the spread of the coronavirus.   Johnson says Governor Kristi Noem could do more to spread the message. Johnson says the medical community is clear on the positive effects of wearing masks. The state has had over… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Application for business grants from the State of South Dakota are now open. The legislature approved spending up to $400 million of federal CARES Act funding during the special session last week. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says the followed recommendations from the Governor and others. Hunhoff says she wanted help… Read more »