YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Following a pump pressure test that went wrong in August, the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is on track to soon have more water capacity. Executive... Read More
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Low levels on the Mississippi River bringing issues in barge traffic
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Low levels on the Mississippi River have led to problems with commodity movements as barge traffic slows to a crawl. The Missouri River won’t be much help... Read More
1st Ave NE from Penn to Dakota Street closed Wednesday for utility work
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Wednesday, October 12, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 1st Ave NE from Penn Street to... Read More
Drought conditions to continue through winter
AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Severe to extreme drought conditions are expected to continue across much of the region into winter. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa,... Read More
This week is National Fire Prevention Week
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- This is National Fire Prevention Week. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ian Paul says smoke detectors are a critical piece of fire safety. Paul says... Read More
Annual Hat & Mitten Drive enhanced for 2022
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Committee is holding their 10th annual Hat & Mitten Drive for elementary school... Read More
Brown County Farm Bureau to feed area farmers harvest lunches
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Brown County Farm Bureau members will be delivering lunches to farmers working in the fields on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 11-1 p.m. as part of... Read More
More reactions to Governor Noem’s proposal to eliminate the grocery tax
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- There are still many questions about Governor Kristi Noem’s proposal to cut the states four and a half percent sales tax on groceries. Yankton City Finance... Read More
Early morning fire reported in Lesterville
LESTERVILLE, S.D.(WNAX)- Heavy damage was reported in an early morning fire in Lesterville. Fire Chief Paul Scherschligt says they were called about 4AM to Trev’s Corner Bar.... Read More
Yankton looking for location for childhood learning center
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The next step in the development of the early childhood learning center in Yankton is finding a location for it. Yankton School District Superintendent Wayne... Read More