News Category: Local News

Governor Noem declares disaster for counties impacted by spring flooding

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2023-08, which declares a disaster in counties impacted by spring flooding that occurred April 9 through May 5, 2023. The order declares a disaster to exist in the counties of Brown, Clark, Codington, Day, Faulk, Grant, Hand, Marshall, Potter, and Roberts, as well… Read more »

Governor Noem declares disaster for counties impacted by spring flooding

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2023-08, which declares a disaster in counties impacted by spring flooding that occurred April 9 through May 5, 2023. The order declares a disaster to exist in the counties of Brown, Clark, Codington, Day, Faulk, Grant, Hand, Marshall, Potter, and Roberts, as well… Read more »

Bear located near Britton

BRITTON, S.D. (KELOLAND) — A bear has made its way to Marshall County. The South Dakota Highway Patrol posted pictures on Facebook of the bear in a field near Britton. It isn’t the first time a bear has been spotted across the state this time of year.

Bear located near Britton

BRITTON, S.D. (KELOLAND) — A bear has made its way to Marshall County. The South Dakota Highway Patrol posted pictures on Facebook of the bear in a field near Britton. It isn’t the first time a bear has been spotted across the state this time of year.

Medicaid expansion begins July 1st

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- Enrollment for South Dakota’s Medicaid expansion officially begins July first, but the South Dakota Department of Social Services is now allowing applications for potential participants. In November of last year, South Dakota voters approved Constitutional Amendment D, expanding Medicaid in the state. Erik Nelson is Advocacy Director for AARP South Dakota. They were… Read more »

Medicaid expansion begins July 1st

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- Enrollment for South Dakota’s Medicaid expansion officially begins July first, but the South Dakota Department of Social Services is now allowing applications for potential participants. In November of last year, South Dakota voters approved Constitutional Amendment D, expanding Medicaid in the state. Erik Nelson is Advocacy Director for AARP South Dakota. They were… Read more »

Coach for Watertown Lakers Girls U14 hockey team received a distinguished award

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Brandon Henman, Assistant Coach for the Watertown Lakers Girls U14 team, was leaving a hockey game when he witnessed a vehicle swerving. What he did next could have saved many lives and awarded him the Superintendent Performance Award. Henman walks us through what happened. At this point, dispatch is telling Henman not to… Read more »

Coach for Watertown Lakers Girls U14 hockey team received a distinguished award

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Brandon Henman, Assistant Coach for the Watertown Lakers Girls U14 team, was leaving a hockey game when he witnessed a vehicle swerving. What he did next could have saved many lives and awarded him the Superintendent Performance Award. Henman walks us through what happened. At this point, dispatch is telling Henman not to… Read more »

Signing bonus for new special education teachers in Sioux Falls appears to be working

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Some veteran teachers are upset, but a signing bonus for new teachers seems to be working. The Sioux Falls School District is offering bonuses of up to 10-thousand dollars for new teachers signing on for Special Education duties. Veteran Special Ed teachers spoke against the bonuses, but District Human Resources Director Becky… Read more »

Signing bonus for new special education teachers in Sioux Falls appears to be working

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Some veteran teachers are upset, but a signing bonus for new teachers seems to be working. The Sioux Falls School District is offering bonuses of up to 10-thousand dollars for new teachers signing on for Special Education duties. Veteran Special Ed teachers spoke against the bonuses, but District Human Resources Director Becky… Read more »

Groundbreaking for new Lewis & Clark Behavorial Health held Wednesday

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The official groundbreaking was held Wednesday for the new Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health facility in Yankton. Executive Director Dr. Tom Stanage says it’s a major move. Stanage says it will expand and improve mental health services in the region and the state. Stanage says they will be able to work better with… Read more »

Groundbreaking for new Lewis & Clark Behavorial Health held Wednesday

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The official groundbreaking was held Wednesday for the new Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health facility in Yankton. Executive Director Dr. Tom Stanage says it’s a major move. Stanage says it will expand and improve mental health services in the region and the state. Stanage says they will be able to work better with… Read more »

Update on the Hupp children impacted by last week’s explosion

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The mother of two boys injured in a home explosion southeast of Fort Pierre last week says the boys are making positive progress. On their CaringBridge page, Kelsey Hupp said 5 year old Myles has been “very alert.” She said doctors were going to switch up some medications, hopefully allowing them to… Read more »

Update on the Hupp children impacted by last week’s explosion

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The mother of two boys injured in a home explosion southeast of Fort Pierre last week says the boys are making positive progress. On their CaringBridge page, Kelsey Hupp said 5 year old Myles has been “very alert.” She said doctors were going to switch up some medications, hopefully allowing them to… Read more »

Economy in Mid America region continues to show signs of slow growth

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the Mid America region continues to grow, but slowly. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss compiles the monthly survey. Goss says companies are still looking for and hiring workers. Goss says inflation continues to be noticeable. The Mid America region extends from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas.  

Economy in Mid America region continues to show signs of slow growth

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the Mid America region continues to grow, but slowly. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss compiles the monthly survey. Goss says companies are still looking for and hiring workers. Goss says inflation continues to be noticeable. The Mid America region extends from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas.  

Girls State underway in Vermillion

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Girls State is underway on the USD campus in Vermillion. Director Tiffany Newman says they have a good turnout this year. Newman says the momentum builds through the week. Newman says the delegates learn from listening to office holders. Governor Kristi Noem and the state’s Congressional delegation are also scheduled to speak to… Read more »

Girls State underway in Vermillion

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Girls State is underway on the USD campus in Vermillion. Director Tiffany Newman says they have a good turnout this year. Newman says the momentum builds through the week. Newman says the delegates learn from listening to office holders. Governor Kristi Noem and the state’s Congressional delegation are also scheduled to speak to… Read more »

Representative Auch express concerns about landowner’s property rights

LESTERVILLE, S.D.(WNAX)- The impending construction of carbon dioxide pipelines across counties in eastern South Dakota has created some issues with landowners. Representative Julie Auch of Lesterville says property rights have been diluted. Auch says its not necessarily about the pipelines. Auch says the ethanol industry would survive without the CO2 pipelines. Auch has been taking… Read more »

Representative Auch express concerns about landowner’s property rights

LESTERVILLE, S.D.(WNAX)- The impending construction of carbon dioxide pipelines across counties in eastern South Dakota has created some issues with landowners. Representative Julie Auch of Lesterville says property rights have been diluted. Auch says its not necessarily about the pipelines. Auch says the ethanol industry would survive without the CO2 pipelines. Auch has been taking… Read more »