AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Continued drought and heat now could be a contributing factor to an early frost. Dennis Todey, with the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says dry air and soil... Read More
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Corn & soybeans crops down in South Dakota
WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- Monday’s USDA National Ag Statistics Service crop progress report has South Dakota on some Top 3 lists– but they’re not good lists to be... Read More
SD Board of Education Standards continues to work on civics & history curriculum
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Education Standards is working through revisions to civics and history curriculum for K through 12 schools. Vermillion Superintendent... Read More
Fire danger very high in the Black Hills
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Much of West River is in “extreme” fire danger today, while a rating of “very high” extends into the Black Hills and Central South Dakota. Tessa... Read More
SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South... Read More
Aquatic Center closes this Sunday for the season
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will conclude its open swim season on Sunday, August 22 at 5:00 p.m. From 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on August 22, the Aquatic... Read More
Midwest economy continues to show signs of growth, inflation likely to come
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to show solid growth, there are some signs that need attention. Ernie Goss, an economist at... Read More
Hospitals looking at the impact of the Delta Variant of COVID-19
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
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
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