ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- Democrat Brian Bengs is working to ramp up his campaign challenging incumbent republican Senator John Thune. He says his message is time for a change. Bengs... Read More
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Trail of Governors now complete in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Trail of Governors in Pierre has been completed, or at least is finally up-to-date. Statues of South Dakota’s 3rd governor Andrew Lee; 8th governor... Read More
National Weather Service still assessing damage done by storms in Jones County
ABERDEEN, S.D.(KCCR)- The National Weather Service in Aberdeen continues to investigate storm damage from a powerful supercell thunderstorm that churned across central South... Read More
Water to be turned off on 9th Ave NE
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, water will be off in the following areas: ... Read More
Northwestern Energy’s goal to have zero carbon emissions by 2050
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- With the goal of zero carbon emissions by 2050, the priority for Northwestern Energy is keeping the lights on. Chief Executive Officer Bob Rowe says... Read More
Negotiations on transfer of land to Native Americans not going to happen for awhile
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- While progress has been made, there remains a long way to go regarding transfers of land to native people in the Rapid City area. Rapid City Mayor Steve... Read More
Rapid City Mayor react to protests continuing at Grand Gateway Hotel
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Consistent protests in front of the Grand Gateway Hotel, part of a larger boycott effort, have continued for over two months now – becoming an... Read More
Above average temp last weekend could be a trend through the summer months
INDIANAPOLIS, I.N.(WNAX)- The growing heat wave could be signs of what to expect in the next few weeks and months. Beth Hall, Indiana State Climatologist, moderated this months... Read More
Clean up in Frederick following this week’s storm scheduled for Wednesday
FREDERICK, S.D.(Press Release)- A cleanup day is scheduled for Wednesday June 22, 2022. Residents are asked to have any tree/branches to the curb prior to Wednesday to be picked... Read More
South Dakota likely to finish with surplus for the fiscal year
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- It looks likely that the State of South Dakota will finish the fiscal year at the end of the month with another surplus. State Finance Commissioner Jim... Read More