PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) in collaboration with the Department of Education (DOE) will be providing assistance with food... Read More
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Gov. Noem makes further announcement regarding State Penitentiary
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced additional personnel decisions regarding the South Dakota Department of Corrections. State Penitentiary Warden Darin Young... Read More
Zebra mussels a major concern at Gavins Point Dam
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Zebra mussels, an invasive clam that attaches itself to underwater structures, is becoming more of a problem at Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River.... Read More
The City of Yankton is working on guidelines for medical cannabis
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- With the legalization of medical cannabis on July first, local governments across the state are rushing to get control ordinances in place. Yankton City... Read More
South Dakota Farmers Union preparing For policy meeting On July 22
GROTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Farmers Union will be hosting their annual policy meeting July 22. District 7 Director Chad Johnson of Groton says they’ll be discussing... Read More
The new superintendent at Freeman talks about the start of his career
FREEMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- With the start of school about a month away, the new Superintendent at the Freeman Public School has a lot of ground to cover in a short time. Jake Tietje... Read More
Brookings woman pleads guilty in 2019 death of a two-year-old girl
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Brookings woman enters a guilty plea in the 2019 death of a two-year-old girl. Twenty-seven-year-old Renae Fayant on Tuesday afternoon pleaded guilty to... Read More
Stencil Group announcing new projects for Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, SD(Press Release) -Stencil Group, a vertically-integrated housing development company with projects across the Upper Midwest, is proud to announce two new projects in... Read More
Economic outlook remains strong in the Mid America Region
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economic outlook for the nine state Mid America region is still strong, but there are issues to watch. Ernie Goss, of Creighton University in Omaha, says... Read More
City-Wide Mosquito Spraying schedule for Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, July 15th between the hours of 9:00 pm and 1:00 am. The... Read More