YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A combination of hot, dry weather and supply chain issues are causing problems for a large water delivery system. Troy Larson, Executive Director of the Lewis... Read More
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Process to improve the James River water quality moving slowly
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Improving the flow and water quality of the James River is a slow process. Dave Bartel, Manager of the James River Water Development District, says conditions... Read More
Yankton College Alumni & Educational Center opening held Thursday
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The official opening of the Yankton College Alumni and Educational Center was held Thursday at the Mead Building Historical Center. Dr Joseph Ward, a member... Read More
Governor Kristi Noem declines debate hosted by SDPB
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, in response to an inquiry from South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) regarding why Governor Noem does not plan to participate in their... Read More
Governor Noem requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for June 11-14 storm damage
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration and signed Executive Order 2022-08 to help South Dakota local... Read More
Storybook Land Festival gets underway today
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Storybook Land Festival: 5-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday at Wylie Park and Storybook Land. This free event features... Read More
Laurie Gill talks about the new number 988 that begins Saturday
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A new three digit dialing code, 988, will launch Saturday in South Dakota, connecting those experiencing mental health distress with accessible care and... Read More
High speed pursuit in Madison
MADISON, S.D.(KJAM)- Local and state law enforcement are investigating a high speed vehicle pursuit with shots fired that started in Minnehaha County and ended in the city of... Read More
Senator Thune addressed different issues
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KXLG)- U.S. Senator John Thune today discussed some issues the South Dakota people are dealing with right now. First, we discuss the derecho storms that have hit... Read More
State Tourism Board express concern about the tourism industry
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Tourism in South Dakota is big business, with visitors spending over four billion dollars in last year’s record numbers. Carmen Schramm of Yankton is Chair... Read More