SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The chances of flooding in eastern South Dakota are rising. Phil Schumacher at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says this follows the latest round of heavy snow. Schumacher says there is a lot of water in the snow pack. With temperatures forecast to rise into the seventies and possibly eighties… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The U.S. Constitution guarantees all U.S. citizens the right to an attorney when charged with a crime, even if they can’t afford one. Only 11 states, including South Dakota, use local rather than state dollars to pay for the vast majority of those public defense attorneys. In fact, just one state relies more… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Trying to contain China’s rising global ambitions and staying on good trade terms will be difficult. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the US doesn’t want a military confrontation. Rounds says China is extending their influence in a critical part of the Pacific. China is a big buyer of South Dakota and US… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While Highway 46 from Irene to Highway 81 will be closed for major construction this spring and summer, it’s not the only highway project in the region. Area Department of Transportation Engineer Greg Rothschadl says there are other projects soon to start. Rothschadl says there will be work around Lewis & Clark Lake… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission was asked to pass a resolution opposing implementation of the “30 by 30” conservation plan proposed by the Biden Administration. District 18 Representative Julie Auch of Lesterville told the commission that she was speaking for a group of citizens supporting the resolution. The plan would conserve thirty percent of… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A report from the Social Security Board of Trustees last week projected that their funds would become depleted in 2034, one year earlier than projected last year. South Dakota AARP state director Erik Gaikowski says its another good reminder. Gaikowski says Social Security has a big impact on a lot of people in… Read more »

AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- School districts across the state are working on their budget plans for next year. Avon Superintendent Tom Culver says they will start with the seven percent increase in state aid passed by the legislature. Culver says they also try to track potential students in their district. Culver says the budget increase will help… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota’s universities are feeling the pressure to attract and train more people to expand the workforce. USD President Sheila Gestring says they are now able to extend areas eligible for instate tuition. Gestring says having many open jobs helps move students toward professional educational opportunities. The Board of Regents will also be… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)-More warnings about a dangerous new drug combination.  This time from the South Dakota Health Department. Drug Cartels are mixing fentanyl with xylazine, making it even more deadly. Xylazine is a powerful animal tranquilizer. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead says drug antidote Narcan doesn’t work with this new drug. He pulls no punches… Read more »