YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While many Fourth of July fireworks celebrations are being postponed or cancelled this summer, the State of South Dakota is going ahead with a big show planned for Mt. Rushmore on July 3. In Yankton, where the fireworks have been postponed, City Manager Amy Leon says they are relying on advice… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The coronavirus pandemic has forced many changes in how medical services are provided. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says the virus has moved many patients to use technology for their medical visits. Ekeren says they now have to figure out how best to treat their patients… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A pair of people who work in South Dakota law enforcement have been punished for social media posts they made about the death of George Floyd and the ensuing protests. The Rapid City Journal reports that the state attorney general’s office said a contractor is no longer working with the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Lisa Kaczke Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Dakota increased by 33 and no new deaths were reported on Monday. South Dakota has a total of 5,471 COVID-19 cases as of Monday, according to the state health department. That doesn’t include people who show symptoms… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Police in Sioux Falls are searching for a 17-year-old accused of attempted murder during riots that developed from a protest on May 31 over the death of George Floyd. Sioux Falls police say they have video of the teen throwing rocks at police, then pulling a handgun from his pants… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s 20 remaining driver license exam stations will open by appointment only starting June 15. The exam stations are located in: Armour, Belle Fourche, Chamberlain, Custer, Elk Point, Hot Springs, Madison, Martin, Milbank, North Sioux City, Parker, Pine Ridge, Rosebud, Sisseton, Spearfish, Sturgis, Vermillion, Wagner, Webster and  Winner. Starting… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — Police in Rapid City have made an arrest in a fatal assault at a local motel. Officers were sent to the motel Saturday about 10 p.m. on a report of an assault and found the victim in a room unresponsive. Emergency responders determined the man had died. Investigators… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The region felt the impact of thunderstorms last night and more could be on the horizon this evening. Ryan Lueck, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen, said that moisture amounts ranged from 1 to 3 inches during last night’s activity. He said that the winds were the big problem,… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – Throughout the summer of 2020, SDSU Extension staff are hosting monthly virtual coffee breaks on a variety of topics. Each month the featured speaker will share information and will be available to answer your questions. The sessions are free and will be recorded. You can participate via telephone, computer or… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — A survey by the Sturgis City Council found that most locals want the 80th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally postponed due to the coronavirus. The city mailed 3,290 surveys to resident addresses and more than 60 percent of those responding want the rally suspended. The city will hear a presentation… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The country is moving into summer facing several major problems. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the coronavirus and the economy still need attention. Johnson says the House is dealing with a growing partisan split. Johnson says there is also a growing crisis in agriculture. Johnson says current economic bailout programs… Read more »

About 200 people took part in Saturday’s Stand Together in Central Park, a peaceful protest against injustice. (American News Photo by John Davis) ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com and Scott Waltman swaltman@aberdeennews.com) – Gray clouds, wind and occasional raindrops didn’t deter a gathering of around 200 people Saturday afternoon at Stand Together at Central… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Argus Leader) — The pilot of a small cargo plane was killed when the aircraft crashed during takeoff in Sioux Falls. Officials say he was the only one on board when the twin-engine Mitsubishi went down about 4 a.m. Sunday at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. The facility’s executive director, Dan Letellier,… Read more »

WINNER, S.D. (WNAX) – One of the biggest surprises in last week’s legislative primary races was the win by Erin Tobin of Winner in the District 21 Republican Senate race. She defeated House Majority Leader Lee Qualm by a 61-39 percent margin. Qualm, from Platte, was term limited from seeking another run for the House.… Read more »