PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The interim Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature got an update on expected tax revenue for the 2020 fiscal year at their... Read More
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Zebra mussels continual problem along Missouri River
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While the recent discovery of zebra mussels in Lake Sharpe raised alarms, damages are being done further down the Missouri River. Tom Curran,... Read More
Highway Patrol to focus on illegal drug trade
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The new Superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol says their troopers will be doing more than just pulling over speeders. Colonel Rick Miller... Read More
Yankton City Commission approves selling bonds for new aquatics center
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton City Commission Monday night approved selling up to $14 million in revenue bonds to finance construction of the Huether Family Aquatic... Read More
City to spray for mosquitoes Wednesday night
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city wide spray for Wednesday, July 24 between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. The alternate night... Read More
Bismarck, Fargo among top places to raise a family
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WalletHub) – With wedding season over and many young families seeking to put down roots in places of opportunity, the personal-finance website WalletHub... Read More
Sentencing delayed for man found guilty in fish farm scheme
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sentencing has been delayed for a former executive who defrauded investors in a scheme to build an $11 million fish farm in South Dakota. Tim Burns was... Read More
Six people inside camper that tipped over during weekend storm
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – A camper at the Okobojo Point Campground that blew over Saturday night had six people inside when 75 to nearly 80 mile an hour winds rushed through... Read More
Forensic genealogy could play role in identifying man shot decades ago
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Law enforcement officials are hoping forensic genealogy will help identify a man shot to death decades ago in western South Dakota. The man’s... Read More
Municipal power groups form coalition to fight annexation
MADISON, S.D. (KXLG) — When the legislative interim committee on “Electric Services In An Annexed Area” Study Committee meets this Thursday in Pierre they can expect strong... Read More