CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that emergency benefit increases have reached $2 Billion per month for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Read More
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Unemployment claims down this past week
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Over 5,100 people filed an initial claim for unemployment benefits in South Dakota last week. That was down about 1,200 over the week before.... Read More
Small Act-Big Impact gift card campaign raises $274,000
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – From April 4 through April 17 the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Small Act – Big Impact gift card campaign to... Read More
Flood threat dissipates for South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KWAT) — It looks like eastern South Dakota has dodged a bullet in terms of spring flooding this year. It was a major concern a few months ago, but National... Read More
Interim Investigation Committee to wrap up inquiry into incident
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The Senate Interim Investigation Committee of the South Dakota legislature meets today to wrap up the inquiry into the behavior of two Senators.... Read More
Aberdeen churches teaming up to help those in need
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A group of Aberdeen churches has come together to help meet a need in the community. The goal is provide essential items during the... Read More
Miles driven down sharply in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – More of the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are becoming clear. South Dakota Transportation Department Secretary Darin Bergquist says... Read More
Noem critical of Congress for refusing to allow states to use money for revenue losses
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) – Governor Kristi Noem is highly critical of Congress for, so far, refusing to allow states to use COVID-19 relief money to cover revenue losses.... Read More
Races to be held, but now without spectators
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Two South Dakota speedways say they are moving ahead with plans for races on Saturday and Sunday, but they will now hold the events without spectators.... Read More
PC alum working on front lines in battle against COVID-19
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Recently, medical facilities have witnessed a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in southeast South Dakota, and Certified Nurse Practitioner... Read More