PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A conference committee between the South Dakota House and Senate was unable to reach agreement on HB1100, which would have delayed implementation of medical... Read More
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SD House leaders express satisfaction over 2022 SD state budget
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota lawmakers wrapped up the main run of the 2021 session Thursday with approval of the $5.1 billion budget the final legislative act. House Majority... Read More
Yankton superintendent express concerns about a bill dealing with home schooled students
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature this year passed a bill that removes most restrictions and testing requirements for home schooled students. Yankton School... Read More
Spring Ahead Clocks and Smoke Alarm Batteries This Weekend
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – When it comes to Daylight Saving Time this weekend, South Dakota Fire Marshal Paul Merriman says there is more to it than just changing the clocks.... Read More
Governor Noem’s comments about bill banning transgender from playing in girls sports
PIERRE, S.D.(DRG News)- More than 500 college athletes have signed a letter to the NCAA Board of Governors asking the organization to refuse to schedule championships in states... Read More
NSU Spring Jazz Concert set for March 18
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern State University Spring Jazz Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett... Read More
SD-DOH Confirms Detection of the UK Coronavirus Variant in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) can confirm that the B.1.1.7 variant (the “U.K. variant”) of COVID-19 has been detected in South... Read More
One person dead following two vehicle crash south of Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D. (Press Release)– One person died and another person was injured Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash south of Watertown. Names of the two people involved are... Read More
Avon Superintendent reacting to the restrictions of transgenders to play in girls sports
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota lawmakers passed a bill that restricts trans gender student’s participation in sports. Supporters are concerned that women won’t be able to... Read More
SD Joint committee couldn’t agree on HB1100(Medical Marijuana) bill
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House and Senate failed to reach an agreement on HB1100, the Medical Marijuana issue. The bill was lost after a conference committee... Read More