PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The bodies of two people have been recovered from the Missouri River near Farm Island southeast of Pierre. Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan says a... Read More
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Rapid City Fire Department assisting with wildfires in the western states
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- An already lean Rapid City Fire Department has seen some specialist crews called to fight wildland fires throughout the interior west. Tessa Jaeger, public... Read More
Update on Elm Lake Dam project
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The dry weather this summer has at least one benefit, and that is making repair work on several dams easier. School & Public Lands Commissioner Ryan... Read More
SD Appropriation Committee Wednesday received updates on the state’s financial status
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature got a detailed update on the states financial standing at their meeting in Pierre... Read More
SD democrats launch SDVote to try to boost voter registration
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota democrats are starting an initiative this summer and fall called “SDVote” to get people on the voter registration lists. Democratic party... Read More
The new superintendent in Freeman prepping for the upcoming school year
FREEMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- The first day of school for many districts across South Dakota is a little over a month away. Jake Tietje took over as Superintendent at Freeman Public School... Read More
South Dakota Sheep Growers Association holding major fundraiser on Saturday
HURON, S.D.(WNAX)- The major fundraiser for the South Dakota Sheep Grower’s Association is set for Saturday at Magnus Livestock in Huron. It’s the South Dakota Premium... Read More
Ag and Biofuel Coalition asking the EPA to propose a higher octane fuel standard
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- The “High Octane Low Carbon Alliance” is asking the Environmental Protection Agency to propose a higher-octane fuel standard as the agency updates its... Read More
Yankton County Commission approve amendment to ordinace dealing with livestock facilities
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- After months of discussions and public meetings, the Yankton County Commission approved amendments to the county zoning ordinance dealing with livestock... Read More
Avera St. Luke’s earns top award for Heart Attack Care
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Avera St. Luke’s Hospital recently earned a Platinum Performance Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology. The Chest Pain –... Read More