The latest in station news.
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds will deliver the spring commencement address on Saturday, May 7, at Northern State University. A lifelong South Dakotan, Rounds has served in the United States Senate since 2015. Previously, Rounds served as the 31st governor of South Dakota (2003-2011) and was elected five times to the S.D.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – A historic aircraft signifying the impact of the Doolittle Raid during World War II and its connection to South Dakota will be making a stop in Aberdeen this month. Hosted by the Black Hills Military Advisory Coalition, a flying WWII B-25 Mitchell Bomber, the same type of aircraft used in the… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to show signs of growth, despite some negative factors. Creighton University professor Ernie Goss says the numbers in April faded a bit. Goss coordinates the survey in the region from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas. He says business managers noted some problems… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Senator John Thune gvve some updates on his recent press releases. First Senator Thune discuss the recently signed E-15 request from Gov. Noem and other Midwest Governors to sell E-15 all year long instead of just this summer. Referencing the interview KXLG had with Jim Seurer, CEO of Glacial Lakes Energy, he said… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate will be operating with a special set of rules when the Impeachment trial of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg is held next month. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says they won’t use standard criminal court procedures. Rusch, a retired circuit court judge, says each side will have time to present… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the current school year is winding down, districts are on the hunt for teachers to fill upcoming vacancies this fall. Wade Pogany, Executive Director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota, says they are tracking lots of openings. Pogany says the openings change day to day but have been well over… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — About 50 people, nearly all in stocking caps, winter gloves and thick coats, braved the bitter wind on a cold overcast last Saturday of April to hear four challengers tell why they’re running against incumbents in South Dakota’s June 7 Republican primary elections for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House of… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7am on Monday, May 2nd, 2022, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: South 4th Street from 6th Ave SW to 8th Ave SW The road is expected to remain closed all day on Monday, motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- American Legion National Commander Paul Dillard was in Sioux Falls this week. He says the Legion is working on a bill in congress to help veterans exposed to toxins. The measure would help all veterans, not just those in recent wars. It isn’t just the Department of Veterans Affairs to help our… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety plans statewide sobriety checkpoints in 14 counties during May. The monthly checkpoints are designed to encourage people not to drink and drive. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South Dakota Highway Patrol with the help… Read more »
