WASHINTON, D.C.(WNAX)- With Members of Congress back in Washington, debate will continue on a massive infrastructure bill. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says republicans... Read More
June 9, 2021
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June 9, 2021
Local governments looking for guidance on medical marijuana
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Local governments have been looking for help in coming up with medical marijuana controlling ordinances before it becomes legal on July first. Brian McGinnis... Read More
June 8, 2021
Molded Fiber Glass to close Aberdeen plant in August, 300 workers will lose their jobs
ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenAmericanNews)- Molded Fiber Glass is closing its Aberdeen plant, according to a news release form the company. The plant broke ground in 2007 and has been... Read More
June 8, 2021
Another gas line leak reported in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The tally is now up to four after a contractor hit another gas line Tuesday in Pierre. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department chief Ian Paul says the contractor... Read More
June 8, 2021
Groton man identified in fatal crash north of Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – A Groton, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died late Friday night in a motorcycle-pickup crash north of Aberdeen. Preliminary crash... Read More
June 8, 2021
Lake Benton, MN man charged with 3 counts of rape in Brookings County
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- A young man from Lake Benton, Minnesota is facing rape charges in Brookings County. Eighteen-year-old Tristen Simonsen is charged with one count of first... Read More
June 8, 2021
2 people found safe following a water search at Lake Oahe Monday
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Two people were found unharmed after a water search Monday night on Lake Oahe about 15 miles north of Pierre/Fort Pierre. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department... Read More
June 8, 2021
Governor Noem’s response to questions asked Girl Staters last week in Vermillion
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- After Governor Kristi Noem wrapped up her speech to a general assembly at Girls State in Vermillion last week, she took questions from the delegates. One... Read More
June 8, 2021
With COVID-19 cases dropping, doctors still encourage those to get vaccinated
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite active Covid-19 infections continuing to fall, health care professionals are still urging people to get vaccinated. Infection Control Specialist Liz... Read More
June 8, 2021
SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death, over 50% state fully vaccinated
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by... Read More
