SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Infection numbers continue to increase as the Delta variant of the coronavirus spreads. Dr Michael Elliot , Chief Medical Officer at Avera McKennan... Read More
August 17, 2021
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August 17, 2021
Indigenous people not happy with Governor Noem’s education standardss
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Teaching evolves with time, but local indigenous activists are unhappy with the direction Governor Kristi Noem’s administration has taken with proposed... Read More
August 17, 2021
Bipartisan infrastructure bill’s impact in South Dakota
TRIPP, S.D.(WNAX)- The trillion dollar plus infrastructure bill passed by the US Senate could trickle down hundreds of millions of road and highway dollars to South Dakota.... Read More
August 17, 2021
Senator Mary Duvall preview the upcoming redistricting committee meeting on August 30th
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The first numbers from the 2020 U-S Census were released late last week. The numbers were released on the county level. Hughes County has 17,765... Read More
August 17, 2021
Gem Theater reopens in Philip
PHILIP, S.D.(KCCR)- They were sounds not heard in the Gem Theater in Philip for what seemed like a life time. The family-owned and operated theater’s projector was damaged in... Read More
August 16, 2021
Sturgis Police talks about the biggest issue dealt with at the motorcycle rally
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – Sturgis police say open container violations were their top problem at this year’s motorcycle rally. Sturgis Police Chief Geody VanDewater says it’s... Read More
August 16, 2021
SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by... Read More
August 16, 2021
Alcohol sales soared in South Dakota during COVID-19 pandemic
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- South Dakotans bought far more alcohol and tobacco than usual during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some healthcare professionals are concerned... Read More
August 16, 2021
SD Dept of Public Safety release the numbers regarding the 2021 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
STURGIS, S.D.(Press Release)- Here’s the official figures released by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety regarding the 2021 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Item... Read More
August 16, 2021
Jobs are still available in the Yankton market
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- More people are needed to fill the continuing job openings across the state and region. Rita Nelson, with Yankton Thrive, says they are reaching out to people... Read More
