YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Interest rates for home loans have fallen under three percent in many areas as the Federal Reserve continues to hold down long-term rates. Rob Stephenson, President of First Dakota National Bank based in Yankton, says they continue to see heavy demand. Stephenson says they have had a lot of homeowners refinance.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – An option that helps some people avoid prison time and saves the state money appears to be making progress. South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson helped start drug courts, which are now used across the state. Gilbertson says it’s a savings all around. Gilbertson says the process has proven… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Drier weather and decreased flows on the Missouri River are allowing crews to catch up on maintenance. Tom Curran, Manager at Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, says they have been able to get workers out on the spillway. Curran says the flood of 2019 stressed the spillway gates. Curran says they… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, Aug. 19 between the hours of 8:15 p.m. and 1 a.m. West Nile Virus has been identified in Aberdeen and city officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. You can… Read more »

REVILLO S.D. (Press Release) – A Revillo, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash south of Revillo. A 1999 Chevrolet S-10 pickup was traveling east on U.S. Highway 212 and made a left turn onto 482nd Avenue. The pickup collided with a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado HD… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for work on water main:                    4th Avenue SE between S. Jackson St and S. Congress St. Work will be completed as… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will speak at the Republican National Convention next week. The Republican governor has developed a national profile through her hands-off approach to the coronavirus pandemic, gaining attention from President Donald Trump. Instead of ordering statewide lockdowns or business closures, Noem has encouraged “personal responsibility” to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Things are looking up these days at the Aberdeen Regional Airport. Work is progressing on a major project at the facility and enplanements are up, according to Rich Krokel, City Transportation Director. Krokel talked about the runway project, which is about half completed. He said the plan is to finish the… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Hughes County Commission, taking pages from Hyde County, has amended siting requirements for wind energy towers in the county. Significant testimony both for and against the requirements was presented to Commissioners Monday night. Property rights and concerns from aerial applicators centered over much of the testimony. Ryan Webb, who… Read more »

REVILLO S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and two other people were injured Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash south of Revillo. Names of those involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 2007 Chevrolet Silverado HD pickup was eastbound on U.S. Highway 212 when, as it turned left, collided… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A teen is recovering from broken bones after falling about 100 feet down a steep hill at a popular hiking spot in Pennington County. Sheriff’s officials say the male teen was flown to Monument Health in Rapid City Sunday night for treatment of his injuries. It took rescuers about an… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – A lot of concern in focused on the November election and voting by mail. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the system is strong because it is locally controlled. Johnson says South Dakota voters have a number of options. House members are being called back to Washington for a weekend session… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — There was plenty of pointed and emotional debate at Monday night’s Watertown City Council meeting over a bullying prevention policy drawn up by Mayor Sarah Caron. The policy would require city staff and volunteers who observe acts of bullying during any city-sponsored activity to take immediate, appropriate steps to intervene if… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Teachers and staff at the Aberdeen Public School District will see a bump in pay. Initially the school district approved its budget and contracts with no pay raises. At the time there were concerns about whether the state’s approved 2% increase in state aid would be maintained with… Read more »