KSDN News

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The ongoing dry and warm conditions across the northern plains are reflected in the runoff predictions into the Missouri River. Kevin Grode with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says they have seen lower than normal runoff since last year. Grode says their overall runoff prediction will end up well below normal. Grode… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Economic growth is expected to continue in the Mid America region, but there are some worries. Ernie Goss, an economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, says he expects interest rate to react. Goss says the concern then is higher inflation. Goss says he expects the regional economy to get to a complete… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD, S.D.(WNAX)- A tight housing supply has increased interest in the prebuilt, Governors Houses. Those are built at Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield and transported to sites across the state. Fred Binder coordinates the program for Planning District Three, a sixteen county area in southeast and southcentral South Dakota. He says there are some… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As summer travel shifts up, gas prices may also rise. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says prices are much higher than a year ago. Steward says that fuel demand may lead to price spikes and spot shortages in some places. Steward says Triple “A” has predicted travel to be up at… Read more »

BILLINGS, Mont.(AP) — The sponsor of the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline said Wednesday it is pulling the plug on the contentious project after Canadian officials failed to persuade President Joe Biden to reverse his cancellation of its permit on the day he took office. Calgary-based TC Energy said it would work with government agencies… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department Commission approved changes to the lease for the operator of the marina at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area west of Yankton. State Parks and Recreation Director Scott Simpson explained the plans to the board at their meeting last week. Simpson says the plans call… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Several potential Olympic athletes are endorsing beef in their diet and the South Dakota Beef Industry Council’s “Build Your Base” program. That is a comprehensive sports nutrition program that utilizes beef as its prime protein. South Dakota Beef Industry Council Executive Director Suzy Geppert says endorsements are coming from five noted athletes. She… Read more »

WASHINTON, D.C.(WNAX)- With Members of Congress back in Washington, debate will continue on a massive infrastructure bill. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says republicans have moved on what they will support. President Biden rejected an offer from republicans following a meeting last week. Johnson says after that, a deal looks less likely. Johnson says any… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Local governments have been looking for help in coming up with medical marijuana controlling ordinances before it becomes legal on July first. Brian McGinnis with Planning District Three in Yankton has been working with local officials and says there are a couple of options now. McGinnis says some localities are going toward complete… Read more »