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April 18, 2019

Storybook Land to open Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Storybook Land will open Friday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m. Storybook Land will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Visitor Center will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. weather permitting… Read more »

April 18, 2019

University Center looking for ways to attract more students

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The University Center in Sioux Falls will get a new name, under new management, in an effort to attract more students. Executive Director Carmen Simone says the to be determined name will help in marketing to new students. Simone says they have a target enrollment in mind. Simone says they… Read more »

April 18, 2019

Flood damage assessments continue in Yankton County

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The damage assessment continues across Yankton County following last month’s rain and flooding. Director of Emergency Management Paul Scherschligt says they have about half of the reports finalized. Scherschligt told the county commission that estimate does not include road, bridge and culvert damages. Scherschligt says the close out of the disaster… Read more »

April 17, 2019

Nine to graduate during Highway Patrol ceremony

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Nine new troopers will join the South Dakota Highway Patrol during a graduation ceremony Thursday, April 18, in the state Capitol Rotunda. The ceremony was postponed from last Friday due to weather. South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson is the guest speaker. The ceremony, which is open to… Read more »

April 17, 2019

Crews still working to restore power

VOLGA, S.D. (WNAX) – Crews continue to make repairs and restore power to customers of Sioux Valley Energy. Spokesperson Carrie Vugteveen (v-ugg-ta-vean) says more of their system has been brought back online. She says there are still about 700 customers in the dark, down from over 10,000 at one time. Vugteveen says it will take… Read more »

April 17, 2019

Sutton starting up leadership institute

BURKE, S.D. (WNAX) – Former democratic Governor candidate Billie Sutton is setting up a leadership institute. He says it is one way he can stay involved in public policy. Sutton says they are now taking applications for their first class. Sutton says the first meeting will be held in Chamberlain. Sutton says he wants to… Read more »

April 17, 2019

Johnson giving online updates on wall development

ON THE SOUTHERN BORDER (KELO.com) — Dusty Johnson (R) is giving online updates of his visit to the Mexican border. Postings include a video of Dusty standing in front of a barrier under construction. Johnson says there are humanitarian and national security issues on the border. South Dakota’s lone U.S. Representative is part of a Congressional… Read more »

April 17, 2019

Blizzards, flooding could lead to disease for calves and cows

BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – Storms over the last few weeks have brought blizzards and flooding to the Northern Plains. SDSU Extension Veterinarian Dr. Russ Daly says in the next few weeks, disease could pop up, especially in calves and cows. He says calves will be more susceptible to diseases. Daly says producers need to be… Read more »