WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- A number of Congressional republicans are talking about the almost nine hundred billion dollar defense budget as ripe for cuts. South Dakota Senator Mike... Read More
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Recap of weekly leadership briefings held Thursday
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are wrapping up the fourth week of the 2023 session. Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree of Madison has been consistent in focusing... Read More
Study committee looking into the bar exam for lawyers
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Some South Dakota legislators have talked about sponsoring bills that would do away with the bar exam and replace it with apprenticeships for new lawyers.... Read More
West River Electric to receive loan from USDA Rural Development Agency
WALL, S.D.(WNAX)- West River Electric Association based in Wall is getting a forty-six million dollar loan from the USDA Rural Development Agency. Association manager Dick Johnson... Read More
HB1080 passes the South Dakota House
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — After an emotional and sometimes angry debate today (Thursday), the South Dakota House of Representatives passes a measure that would prevent various... Read More
LifeServe to do blood drive in Warner on February 21st
WARNER, S.D.(Press Release)- LifeServe Blood Center, the SOLE supplier to 29 hospitals in South Dakota, including Avera St. Luke’s, is seeking eligible blood donors to give... Read More
Aberdeen Day at the Capitol is Friday, February 24th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce will be participating in the South Dakota Chamber’s Business Day at the Legislature on Thursday, February 23... Read More
House State Affairs Committee pass bill dealing with constitutional amendments
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The House State Affairs Committee of the South Dakota legislature heard and approved a bill that would require the Secretary of State to determine if a... Read More
Drug bust north of Brookings
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- A drug bust by the Brookings Police Department leads to the arrest of a Minnesota man and the seizure of drugs and cash. Detective Adam Smith says the... Read More
Senator Thune comments on upcoming farm bill
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- While the overall rate of inflation is easing, some product costs continue to rise. South Dakota Senator John Thune pointed to food as an example. Thune,... Read More