PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved an electric rate hike for Otter Tail Power Company but was less than the company requested.... Read More
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Major expansion coming soon at Sanford Underground Research Facility
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Science continues at the Sanford Underground Research Facility, with a major expansion coming soon. Lab Communications Director Connie Walter says the... Read More
Abbott House awarded grants for therapeutic foster homes
MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – The Abbott House has been awarded a $350,000 grant to build two therapeutic foster homes and independent living apartments. The homes will be built... Read More
Iversen-Pollreisz announced as Interim Secretary of Social Services
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today announced that Amy Iversen-Pollreisz will serve as Interim Secretary of Social Services. This follows the... Read More
Two found dead at Mitchell motel
MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – Mitchell police are investigating two deaths at a Mitchell motel. Just after 11:30 a.m. on Monday morning, authorities received a report of a... Read More
Sioux Falls woman charged with 1981 murder of newborn released on bond
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Sioux Falls woman charged with murder in the 1981 death of her newborn has been released from jail. The Argus Leader reports Theresa Bentaas posted... Read More
Sioux Falls Police looking for man who shot motorist
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Police are looking for the person who shot a motorist in Sioux Falls. Authorities say the 34-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to his back Saturday... Read More
Man arrested for allegedly holding up McDonald’s in Spearfish
SPEARFISH, S.D. (Press Release) —Police in Spearfish say a man was arrested after allegedly holding up the Spearfish McDonald’s restaurant. Police say 20-year-old Brandon... Read More
Joint Appropriations Committee to look at transition of University Center
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature holds their first meeting of the interim tomorrow in Pierre. The Board of Regents... Read More
Safety urged during Memorial Day holiday weekend
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota Department of Public Safety officials are urging drivers to make sure this Memorial Day holiday is remembered for all of the right... Read More