PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A new law effective this week in South Dakota eliminates the need for a permit to carry a concealed pistol. South Dakota is the 14th state to enact such a... Read More
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East River roadside mowing not permitted until July 10
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem reminded East River residents and landowners that roadside mowing along state highways is not permitted until July 10... Read More
Man arrested in Nebraska after hitting Yankton police squad car
FORDYCE, Neb. (WNAX) – A Fordyce, Nebraska, man has been captured and faces an attempted murder charge in connection with an alleged knife attack Tuesday at a Fordyce... Read More
Noem visits flood damaged areas
LAKE ANDES, S.D. (WNAX) – Governor Kristi Noem toured flood damage in the Lake Andes area this week and met with city and tribal leaders to talk about recovery efforts. Noem... Read More
Heat and humidity can be tough on cattle
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The move to summer heat and humidity in the Northern Plains is coming quickly following a cool wet spring. SDSU Extension Veterinarian Dr. Russ Daly... Read More
Open meetings law now in effect
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota legislature made some changes to the states open meetings law this year and those changes are now in effect. Yankton City Manager Amy... Read More
Governor, tribal leaders discuss meth at luncheon
Standing Left to Right: Yankton Sioux Tribe Councilman Robert “Pete” Kazena, Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden, Oglala Sioux Tribe 5th Member Rick Gray Grass,... Read More
Aberdeen Health & Rehab wins Silver-Achievement in Quality Award
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Aberdeen Health & Rehab has been recognized as a 2019 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care... Read More
Sobriety checkpoints announced for July
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Sobriety checkpoints will be held in 19 South Dakota counties during July. The checkpoints, held monthly in different counties, are designed to... Read More
Man drowns in Rapid City park pond
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a man has drowned in a Rapid City park pond after he jumped in to swim. Witnesses say the man was about 30 to 40 feet from shore when he... Read More