FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A grassroots effort working to defeat Initiated Measure 27 brought their effort to Fort Pierre Tuesday. I-M 27 would legalize adult-use marijuana and... Read More
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Illegal drugs like meth still rampant in South Daktota
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Despite warnings about the lethal effects of fentanyl, law enforcement is still seeing lots of other illegal drugs. Emily Murray is a spokesperson for the... Read More
SDPB looking to rebrand
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Public Broadcasting is moving toward a new image. Fritz Miller, Director of Programming and Communications, says they hope to have the rebrand... Read More
Yankton School District reports enrollment numbers to Department of Education
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The last Friday in September is when school districts across South Dakota take their official enrollment headcount. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle... Read More
Over 1,300 enplanements at the Pierre Regional Airport for September
Passenger numbers from Pierre Regional Airport remained steady and consistent in September. Pierre City Commission Airport Liaison Jamie Huizenga says over 1300 enplanements... Read More
Senator Michael Rohl to receive a national award
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Senator Michael Rohl is among just 20 young leaders recognized by The Council of State Governments for bipartisan state leadership in 2022. The CSG... Read More
SD State Treasurer Josh Haeder chosen to be next President of the National Association of State Treasurers
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder was unanimously selected to serve as the 2023 President of the National Association of State Treasurers... Read More
Summit Carbon Solution still in the planning stage for their co2 pipeline
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Several companies are in the planning stages of building high pressure, liquid carbon dioxide pipelines across the region. Those pipes would move the waste... Read More
6th Ave SE from Washington to Jay Street(Outside Eastbound Lane) closed Wednesday through Oct. 27th for Utility Work
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Wednesday, October 5, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 6th Ave SE from Washington St to... Read More
6th Ave SE North to City Limits will have testing done on fire hydrants today
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in... Read More