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
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Federal Reserve Board see no changes in interest rates, more concern about inflation
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- At their last meeting the Federal Reserve Board indicated no changes soon in their key interest rates, but inflation was mentioned as a future issue. South... Read More
Governor Noem statement on Board of Regents draft policy restricting CRT in colleges, universities
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem released the following statement in response to the South Dakota Board of Regents’ approval of a draft policy... Read More
Brown County Commission will consider bids to assist with jail needs assessment
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Brown County has its choice of five bids from firms seeking to help with a needs assessment for the jail. Bids to provide owner representation... Read More
Members of the Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department aiding in the wildfires out west
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Three members of the Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department have gone west to help fight wildfires in Washington state. Chief Justin Jones, assistant... Read More
Budweiser Clydesdales the feature attraction in day 1 of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
STURGIS, S.D. – The 81st Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will officially open Friday with a parade that will be headlined by the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales. The majestic... Read More
Onaka man named in fatal crash near Hoven
HOVEN, S.D.(Press Release) – A 62-year-old Onaka, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash that occurred east of Hoven.... Read More
Rep. Taffy Howard bringing bill to end vaccine mandates to businesses who receive taxpayer funding
PIERRE, S.D. – State Rep. Taffy Howard announced that she is pursuing legislation to limit the ability of businesses which accept taxpayer funding to mandate vaccines. “We are... Read More
Watertown Police called into a shooting Wednesday night
WATERTOWN, S.D. — At approximately 6:30 pm Wednesday evening Police officers were called to a residence in Southwest Watertown where a gunshot wound was reported. On... Read More
South Dakota National Guard unit to deploy to Cuba
RAPID CITY, S.D.(Press Release)– The South Dakota National Guard’s 235th Military Police Company has received a mobilization order for a 12-month deployment to Guantanamo Bay,... Read More