PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today announced that she has appointed current Representative Kyle Schoenfish to fill the District 19 vacancy in the... Read More
January 6, 2020
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January 6, 2020
Woman arrested in connection to fatal Sioux Falls shooting
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – A woman accused of being an accessory to a fatal shooting in Sioux Falls has been booked into the Minnehaha County Jail. The 27-year-old Sioux Falls... Read More
January 6, 2020
Authorities asking for help in Pine Ridge homicide
PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) – Tribal and federal authorities have asked for the public’s help after a homicide in Pine Ridge. The Oglala Sioux Department of Public Safety... Read More
January 6, 2020
New bill will provide full funding for American Indian students
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The Ag Appropriations bill that was passed by Congress and signed last month will provide full funding to American Indian students seeking higher... Read More
January 6, 2020
Resources available to help farmers and ranchers deal with stress
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – Farmers and ranchers are facing increased stress with the multitude of challenges tied to disastrous weather, low commodity prices and even the... Read More
January 6, 2020
Yankton School Board votes to hold election for property tax opt out
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
January 6, 2020
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
January 6, 2020
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
January 6, 2020
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
January 5, 2020
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
