VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- There has been much discussion and debate over “critical race theory” and its implementation and instruction in public schools. University of South... Read More
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US Army Corps of Engineers predict 10th lowest runoff of the Missouri River Basin
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Dry conditions continue to have an impact on the Missouri River basin. Kevin Grode with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says their runoff forecast continues to... Read More
SD Board of Regents approve a statement & action plan for their universities
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents approved a statement and action plan that positions the universities as “places of opportunity” for all students. Regents... Read More
Drought conditions worsen across the region
AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Drought continues to expand over much of the northern plains. Dennis Todey with the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa says the driest areas are in the central and... Read More
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is underway
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The 81st Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is now officially underway as the opening ceremony was held Friday. The World Famous Budweiser Clydesdales were... Read More
Senator Rounds discuss USA Beef Act, restoring integrity to “Product of USA” label
WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- South Dakota Senators Mike Rounds and John Thune are members of a bipartisan group introducing the Product of the USA Beef Act. Rounds says the bill... Read More
House Rep Carl Perry provides a recap of the Medical Marijuana meeting that took place Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, District 3 Representative Carl Perry appeared on KSDN to talk about the Medical Marijuana meeting that took place Wednesday in Pierre.... Read More
Older trees also needs assistance in drought conditions
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Because of the drought, many people are diligently watering lawns, gardens and young trees to keep things green and growing. But, Art Smith with East... Read More
SD Board of Regent could decide on missions for their universities
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents may decide on a mission for each of the six state universities. That’s one of the offshoots of the ongoing SB55 task force.... Read More
National Grid Renewables looking at possible solar electric generating project in McCook County
GRANT TOWNSHIP, S.D.(WNAX)- A national renewable energy company is exploring McCook County in eastern South Dakota as the possible location of a large solar electric generating... Read More