PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The state can’t do much more than slow the spread of zebra mussels and other invasive species. South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Department Wildlife Division... Read More
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Senator Thune talks about Medicare & Social Security
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- There are some republican Senators talking about making some possibly radical changes to Social Security and Medicare. South Dakota Senator John Thune says... Read More
Pierre City Commission looking to waive hike on water rates
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre City Commission is starting the process for getting rid of annual eight-percent increases in water rates that residents have been paying since... Read More
City of Yankton working with FEMA on updating their flood maps
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The City of Yankton has been engaged with the Federal Emergency Management Agency over the past few years updating flood maps. Yankton Economic &... Read More
Yankton School Board to use less property taxes on their next budget
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board will use less than the authorized amount of their property tax opt out in the next budget. District Business Manager Jason Bietz says... Read More
Rules Review Committee oppose two rules dealing with appraisers’ licenses
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Rules Review Committee of the South Dakota legislature again refused to approve two rules dealing with licensing of appraisers. The Department of Labor... Read More
XCel Energy request an electric rate hike
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Xcel Energy has requested an electric rate hike in South Dakota and the Public Utilities Commission has taken their first steps in response. At their meeting... Read More
SD Chamber of Commerce to oppose recreational marijuana
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry will oppose I.M. 27, or the recreational marijuana initiative on the November ballot. Chamber President... Read More
Pierre School Board approve 1st reading on defining the administration of opioid antagonists
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre School Board has given first reading to a new policy that defines the administration of opioid antagonists. Pierre School District Superintendent... Read More
Northern State University ranked in top 25 of Midwest universities
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University has again been recognized among the top regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. Northern is... Read More