PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – Townships in South Dakota are facing economic difficulties as 2019 flood repair costs mount. Townships primarily depend on their taxpayers for funds to repair more than 31,000 miles of roads while they wait to be repaid by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Argus Leader reports that South Dakota Towns and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature is responsible for monitoring the performance of state departments and agencies. At their last meeting of the interim Monday, members of the panel voted against accepting the performance report from the state Department of Education. Committee Chairman, Senator Ryan Maher… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – As tensions rise between the U.S. and Iran, some Members of Congress are calling for changes to the “Authorization for the Use of Military Force.” South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says that was passed a long time ago. Johnson says a lot has changed around the world since then. Johnson says… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – As the South Dakota legislative session starts this week, lawmakers will have a couple weeks to introduce bills. Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton says he will have at least one bill from his work on a summer study committee on controlled substances. Kennedy says he could have a co-sponsor on a… Read more »

  ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It was an historic day for the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SDSBVI) Monday. It marked the first day of classes in a brand new building after nearly six decades in a previous structure. Superintendent Marje Kaiser said there is plenty to like about the new… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators will consider a bill this session that would change the names of the four technical institutes to technical colleges. Technical Education Board Executive Director Nick Wendell says the change would reflect reality.  Wendell says the change to colleges would help raise their public perception. Wendell says they have… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Deadlines are approaching for some disaster relief programs in South Dakota. Cynthia Cowell with the Small Business Administration says this Friday, Jan. 17 is the deadline for individuals to apply for a loan. She says that can be done in person, online or on the phone. Cowell says they have… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The Pierre Regional Airport is looking for a new manager. Current manager Mike Isaacs says he’s leaving early next month. After a tenuous start to 2019, Isaacs feels good about how the airport is operating now. He’s guided the Pierre Regional Airport through many projects over the years, but two… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will deliver her annual State of the State Address to a joint meeting of the legislature Tuesday. In a video released by her office, she previewed some of the themes in the speech, focusing on economic expansion. Noem says she wants to help new and expanding… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (Press Release) – A Waubay, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Thursday night in a two-vehicle crash west of Watertown. A 2002 Toyota Highlander was westbound on South Dakota Highway 20 when it collided head on with an eastbound 2001 GMC Yukon. It appears the Highlander crossed the centerline… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Two of Sioux Falls’ largest network affiliates are joining forces to operate as one brand, under the name Dakota News Now. According to the Argus Leader, the owner of KSFY-TV purchased news station KDLT, merging the two news networks. The merger between KSFY and KDLT is believed to be the… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – The man accused in the hit-and-run death of a Rapid City father of five has pleaded not guilty. Twenty-five-year-old Zachary Fegueroa, pleaded not guilty Friday to vehicular homicide, hit and run, and driving under the influence in Dec. 6 death of 34-year-old Joseph Martinez. The Rapid City Journal reports if… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota’s attorney general won’t sign a brief in support of the Indian Child Welfare Act, unlike 27 other attorneys general across the country. A federal lawsuit could determine the future of the law aimed at keeping Native American families together. Several states, a biological mother, and three non-indigenous couples interested… Read more »

HURON, S.D. (KWAT) — The South Dakota State Fair has announced its first grandstand concert of the 2020 fair. Assistant Fair Manager Candi Briley made the announcement this morning. Both bands are known for their mix of country and southern rock music. The Charlie Daniels Band won a Grammy in 1979 for their signature hit,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature is meeting before the state of the 2020 session. It’s in an attempt to get a jump start on agency budget hearings. They held meetings with the so called big five departments last month. Committee member, Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they… Read more »