SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — New federal help is on the way for victims of the September tornadoes in Sioux Falls and the flooding in Madison and Mitchell. A Small... Read More
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Trial in starvation death pushed back to mid-January
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – There is a new trial date for the two Brookings residents facing charges in the July starvation death of a 3-year-old girl. The two, 25-year-old... Read More
Two killed, another seriously injured in crash north of Kennebec
KENNEBEC, S.D. (Press release) – Two people died and another was seriously injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred early Tuesday morning north of Kennebec. Names of the... Read More
Searchers find body of missing freshman in Belle Fourche River
VALE, S.D. (AP) — Searchers have found the body of a missing fisherman in western South Dakota. The body of 67-year-old Glen Shay of Vale was found Tuesday in the Belle Fourche... Read More
FEMA wants people with storm and flood damage to register
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota has received the fourth federal disaster declaration this year. This time for September storm and flood damage in parts of... Read More
FBI investigating fatal crash involving Oglala Sioux tribal police officer
WANBLEE, S.D. (AP) — The FBI is investigating a fatal crash involving an Oglala Sioux tribal police officer on the reservation. Oglala officials say the officer was responding... Read More
Farm stress workshops taking place
VIBORG, S.D. (WNAX) – Northern Plains farmers have been under a lot of stress this year with weather challenges, low commodity prices and the trade war. To help battle that,... Read More
Farmers Union President says better broadband needed in rural areas
CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing just over $7 million in high speed broadband infrastructure that will improve e-connectivity for rural... Read More
Ravnsborg says rules pretty scarce on hemp transportation
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Federal rules dealing with industrial hemp production and transportation were released earlier this month but haven’t answered all questions. South... Read More
Retail stores gearing up for Holiday shopping rush
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Retail stores are getting ready for “Black Friday” and the holiday rush to Christmas. Nate Welch, Executive Director of the Vermillion Chamber... Read More