YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton School Board has voted to hold a special election on Feb. 11 to let voters decide on a property tax opt out. The board voted to approve... Read More
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Officials cracking down on underage vaping
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Federal health officials will begin cracking down on most flavored e-cigarettes and products that are popular with underage vapers. The Food and Drug... Read More
New safety measures begin Jan. 13 at State Capitol
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – New safety measures at the South Dakota State Capitol Building in Pierre will begin Jan. 13– the day before the start of this year’s... Read More
Ag Secretary says biggest challenge will be funding programs
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The 2020 South Dakota legislative session starts Jan. 14. South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Kim Vanneman says beyond the discussion about... Read More
Suspect in Aberdeen shooting facing first-degree murder charge
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) – Authorities say a man arrested in another man’s fatal shooting near Aberdeen last week is due in court. The suspect is expected in court Monday... Read More
Watertown tow truck driver killed in Saturday crash
WATERTOWN, S.D. (AP) – A tow truck driver was killed when he was struck by a car as he was trying to remove a vehicle from the ditch. Watertown police say the crash happened... Read More
One killed in fatal crash west of Flandreau
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died in a fatal crash Saturday morning on Interstate 29 west of Flandreau. Names of those involved are not yet being released... Read More
Board of Water and Natural Resources approves money for projects
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today announced that the state Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved more than $21.9 million for water,... Read More
Parks and Rec asking recreational vehicles to stay off restricted areas
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is requesting all city residents operating recreational vehicles (snowmobiles,... Read More
Flags to be half-staff in honor of former legislator Blair
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered flags at the South Dakota State Capitol to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. until sunset on Monday, Jan. 6,... Read More