PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The final days of the 2022 legislative session will also be the last for House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem. He will be term limited this year and... Read More
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National Weather Service holding storm spotter classes
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The start of spring normally means severe weather season is not far behind. The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls is again holding storm spotter... Read More
SD Dept of Transportation express opposition to HB 1281
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Having to ask legislative permission to spend each federal grant could be a problem for the South Dakota Department of Transportation. Department Secretary... Read More
Rapid City Police talks about their role in last week’s protest
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- There was a police presence, both on the sidelines and among the marchers, at this week’s protest in Downtown Rapid City. Brendyn Medina, spokesperson... Read More
Governor Noem vetos 3 bills
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem vetoed three bills: Senate Bill 151, House Bill 1223, and House Bill 1281. SB 151 would have automatically removed simple marijuana... Read More
Governor Noem signs bill to upgrade Cottonwood Field Station
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- With Veto Day approaching Governor Kristi Noem has been wearing out pens, signing legislation approved by the South Dakota Legislature. One bill signed is... Read More
Cooking competition took place in Pierre Thursday
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Eight high school teams competed in a cooking show, of sorts, in Pierre Thursday during the South Dakota ProStart Invitational Mobridge-Pollock High School... Read More
Red Flag Warning posted for portions of SD due to high winds
PIERRE & YANKTON, S.D.(KCCR & WNAX)- Continued dry conditions across South Dakota has kept the grassland fire danger in a high to very high or even extreme status most of... Read More
Primary election nominating petitions due Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- While races are already taking shape, the first deadline for the June 7 primary election is Tuesday. That’s when nominating petitions... Read More
Update on Human Services Center in Yankton
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- There have been more recent stories of people needing mental health care unable to be admitted to the Human Services Center in Yankton due to a lack of beds.... Read More