WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — Watertown police say a train derailment in the city blocked a rail crossing for a period of time Monday night. Sergeant Trevor Barthel says the... Read More
January 21, 2020
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January 21, 2020
Big Stone City Senator introduces ‘preemptive legislation’ bill
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — Big Stone City Senator John Wiik has introduced a bill he’s calling, “preemptive legislation.” Senate Bill 54 would prevent local government... Read More
January 21, 2020
Governor’s first year dominated by natural disasters
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says her first year in office was dominated by an assortment of natural disasters. The state had flooding, tornadoes... Read More
January 21, 2020
Changes to criminal reform bill priority for Ravnsborg
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Making changes to a criminal reform bill passed in 2016 is a priority for South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. He says the bill, SB-70,... Read More
January 21, 2020
Lawmakers return to Pierre following holiday
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — South Dakota lawmakers get back to work today after enjoying an extended weekend off due to the Martin Luther King Junior holiday. Representative Hugh... Read More
January 21, 2020
Annual Carnival of Silver Skates Sunday in Groton
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 82nd Annual Carnival of Silver Skates will take place Sunday, Jan. 26 in Groton. Performances are set for 2 and 6:30 p.m. The... Read More
January 21, 2020
Johnson likely to run for re-election
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – While he has not made an official announcement yet, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he will likely run for re-election this year. He... Read More
January 21, 2020
Revenue lower for South Dakota state parks and rec areas
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Visitation and revenues at South Dakota state parks dropped last year compared to 2018. Al Nedved, assistant director of the parks division gave the... Read More
January 21, 2020
Yankton Co. Townships looking at joining Turner Co. or forming own county
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Residents in four northeast Yankton County townships have held meetings and talked about starting a petition drive that could lead to them leaving the... Read More
January 20, 2020
Arrests for drugs, aggravated assaults, vehicle thefts soar in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – Rapid City’s police chief says arrests for drugs, aggravated assaults, and vehicle thefts are the highest they’ve been since 2012. Chief... Read More
January 20, 2020
Perry files bill to help curb vaping
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota lawmakers are considering banning many flavors of vaping products in order to curb usage among teens. Rep. Carl Perry, an Aberdeen... Read More
January 20, 2020
Yankton Senator says there is consensus on finding funding for ‘big three’
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators are taking a three-day weekend following the first four day week of the 2020 session. Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton says... Read More
January 20, 2020
Rounds says rules of procedure will determine course of impeachment trial
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The U.S. Senate begins the impeachment trial of President Trump Tuesday. Much of the first day may be taken up in agreeing on the rules of... Read More
January 20, 2020
Officials already preparing for spring flooding
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Preparations are underway at the state and local level for another round of flooding this spring. Yankton County Emergency Manager Paul Scherschligt... Read More
January 20, 2020
South Dakota leading nine-state economic ratings to start 2020
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – As always, some states did better than others in economic performance over the past year. Ernie Goss of Creighton University in Omaha tabulates a... Read More
