SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Hot humid conditions today will contribute to a possible outbreak of severe weather later today and tonight. Peter Rogers at the National Weather Service... Read More
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Senate candidate Brian Bengs address the inflation issue
ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- There may be no quick and easy fixes to inflation. South Dakota democratic Senate candidate Brian Bengs says it’s a worldwide issue. Bengs says he believes... Read More
Reactions to Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade
Here’s reactions from the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade. Senator John Thune released the following: WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen.... Read More
Gov. Noem and Legislative Leaders Announce Plans for Special Session to Save Lives, Help Mothers
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, in response to the United States Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, Governor Kristi Noem and leaders in the South Dakota State Legislature... Read More
Summer Study dealing with Property Taxes to meet Monday
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A summer study committee of the South Dakota legislature is meeting Monday to look at the state’s property tax structure. District 24 Senator Mary Duvall... Read More
More people going to Lewis & Clark leading to limited storm shelters
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The growing number of visitors and expansion of RV parks around Lewis & Clark Lake near Yankton is causing worries for emergency officials. Yankton County... Read More
Avera hospital in Yankton to be renovated
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton will be starting on a major renovation of their emergency department. Hospital President Doug Ekeren says a lot has... Read More
Medicaid expansion to be voted on in November
SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- South Dakota voters will have two Medicaid expansion issues on the November ballot. One a constitutional amendment, the other an initiated measure. Rick... Read More
Request for land to be use for industrial hemp in Fort Pierre discussed
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Fort Pierre is home to one plot of industrial hemp within city limits on land zoned for agriculture use on the north end of the city. Gerad Johnson and... Read More
Student-led effort to expand alcohol sales policy granted by SD Board of Regents
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- During their meeting at USD in Vermillion this week, the South Dakota Board of Regents unanimously approved an expanded alcohol sales policy for public... Read More