MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- When the one point two trillion dollar infrastructure bill was up for a vote in the Senate, South Dakota Senator John Thune voted no. Thune says the bill is... Read More
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Hospitals seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Hospitals are starting to see an increase in Covid-19 related admissions. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, and Avera Queen of... Read More
Joint Committee on Appropriations to meet today in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The interim Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature meets again today in Pierre. Their agenda includes updates on diversity offices... Read More
Frost may come early in South Dakota
AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Continued drought and heat now could be a contributing factor to an early frost. Dennis Todey, with the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says dry air and soil... Read More
Corn & soybeans crops down in South Dakota
WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- Monday’s USDA National Ag Statistics Service crop progress report has South Dakota on some Top 3 lists– but they’re not good lists to be... Read More
SD Board of Education Standards continues to work on civics & history curriculum
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Education Standards is working through revisions to civics and history curriculum for K through 12 schools. Vermillion Superintendent... Read More
Fire danger very high in the Black Hills
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Much of West River is in “extreme” fire danger today, while a rating of “very high” extends into the Black Hills and Central South Dakota. Tessa... Read More
SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South... Read More
Aquatic Center closes this Sunday for the season
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will conclude its open swim season on Sunday, August 22 at 5:00 p.m. From 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on August 22, the Aquatic... Read More
Midwest economy continues to show signs of growth, inflation likely to come
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to show solid growth, there are some signs that need attention. Ernie Goss, an economist at... Read More