News Category: Local News

Concerns being raised about how dairy farms could impacts the water of Big Sioux River

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- As dairy farm development continues in the I-29 corridor in eastern South Dakota, there is concern about the impacts to water quality in the Big Sioux River. Jay Gilbertson, manager of the East Dakota Water Development District based in Brookings, says they reported on that to their board at the February meeting. Gilbertson… Read more »

Concerns being raised about how dairy farms could impacts the water of Big Sioux River

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- As dairy farm development continues in the I-29 corridor in eastern South Dakota, there is concern about the impacts to water quality in the Big Sioux River. Jay Gilbertson, manager of the East Dakota Water Development District based in Brookings, says they reported on that to their board at the February meeting. Gilbertson… Read more »

Mitchell voters to decide if new athletic facilities be included for the new high school

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Mitchell voters will decide on whether new athletic facilities will be included in the new Mitchell Senior High School.  The Mitchell School Board on Monday approved a resolution to put a 17 million dollar bond issue to a public vote during the already scheduled city council/school board election on June 6th.  Mitchell School… Read more »

Mitchell voters to decide if new athletic facilities be included for the new high school

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Mitchell voters will decide on whether new athletic facilities will be included in the new Mitchell Senior High School.  The Mitchell School Board on Monday approved a resolution to put a 17 million dollar bond issue to a public vote during the already scheduled city council/school board election on June 6th.  Mitchell School… Read more »

Army Corps of Engineers adjusting operations of the Missouri River system

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Corps of Engineers are starting to make adjustments to operations of the Missouri River system as spring approaches. Mike Swenson with the Corps office in Omaha says releases from Gavins Point Dam near Yankton will start to increase. Swenson says there is plenty of water storage room in the upper reservoir. Due… Read more »

Army Corps of Engineers adjusting operations of the Missouri River system

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Corps of Engineers are starting to make adjustments to operations of the Missouri River system as spring approaches. Mike Swenson with the Corps office in Omaha says releases from Gavins Point Dam near Yankton will start to increase. Swenson says there is plenty of water storage room in the upper reservoir. Due… Read more »

Recap of Congressman Johnson’s appearance on the KSDN Midday Report

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Congressman Dusty Johnson made a stop in Aberdeen & appeared on the KSDN Midday Report. Johnson before coming to Aberdeen spoke to students in Miller.  About one year ago was a devasting fire that forced the students to finish the school year at other locations.  Johnson gave upside on the school.… Read more »

Recap of Congressman Johnson’s appearance on the KSDN Midday Report

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Congressman Dusty Johnson made a stop in Aberdeen & appeared on the KSDN Midday Report. Johnson before coming to Aberdeen spoke to students in Miller.  About one year ago was a devasting fire that forced the students to finish the school year at other locations.  Johnson gave upside on the school.… Read more »

Representative Mike Stevens reflect on his time in Pierre this year

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are taking a break before returning to Pierre on March 27th for the final day of the 2023 session. District 18 Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says it was a very productive session so far. Stevens says there is concern about the state economy over the long term. The state… Read more »

Representative Mike Stevens reflect on his time in Pierre this year

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are taking a break before returning to Pierre on March 27th for the final day of the 2023 session. District 18 Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says it was a very productive session so far. Stevens says there is concern about the state economy over the long term. The state… Read more »

February postitive economic numbers maybe an outlier

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the Mid America economy appeared to take a positive jump with the February report, that may be an outlier. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss, who coordinates the monthly nine state survey, says he doesn’t see the positive movement continuing. The overall reading for February jumped to fifty six point one, well… Read more »

February postitive economic numbers maybe an outlier

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the Mid America economy appeared to take a positive jump with the February report, that may be an outlier. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss, who coordinates the monthly nine state survey, says he doesn’t see the positive movement continuing. The overall reading for February jumped to fifty six point one, well… Read more »

Congressman Johnson address the government’s takeover of Silicon Valley Bank

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The takeover of the Silicon Valley Bank in California by the federal government is an isolated incident. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says it appears to be a bad management problem. Johnson says its unfortunate that it turned into a partisan issue. Johnson says there was no widespread change in banking regulations. The… Read more »

Congressman Johnson address the government’s takeover of Silicon Valley Bank

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The takeover of the Silicon Valley Bank in California by the federal government is an isolated incident. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says it appears to be a bad management problem. Johnson says its unfortunate that it turned into a partisan issue. Johnson says there was no widespread change in banking regulations. The… Read more »

USD President talks about the tuition freeze

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- As part of the budget passed last week by the South Dakota legislature, the Board of Regents will be able to freeze tuition at state universities for another year. USD President Sheila Gestring says it was a critical issue. Gestring says the state will pay for salary increases for university employees. Gestring says… Read more »

USD President talks about the tuition freeze

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- As part of the budget passed last week by the South Dakota legislature, the Board of Regents will be able to freeze tuition at state universities for another year. USD President Sheila Gestring says it was a critical issue. Gestring says the state will pay for salary increases for university employees. Gestring says… Read more »

Budget passed by South Dakota legislature to provide 7% aid for education

AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- The budget passed by the South Dakota legislature last week would bump state aid to education by seven percent next school year. Avon Superintendent Tom Culver says its appreciated but not all of that increase can go to teacher pay. Culver says school districts have several dedicated budget funds. Culver says the funding… Read more »

Budget passed by South Dakota legislature to provide 7% aid for education

AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- The budget passed by the South Dakota legislature last week would bump state aid to education by seven percent next school year. Avon Superintendent Tom Culver says its appreciated but not all of that increase can go to teacher pay. Culver says school districts have several dedicated budget funds. Culver says the funding… Read more »

Sioux Valley Energy CEO to join Touchstone Energy

COLMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- Sioux Valley Energy C.E.O. Tim McCarthy has been elected to serve as president of the national Touchstone Energy Cooperative Board of Directors. Touchstone Energy is a national network of electric cooperatives across forty five states. McCarthy says they do have an agenda. McCarthy says the electric industry is facing numerous challenges. McCarthy joined… Read more »

Sioux Valley Energy CEO to join Touchstone Energy

COLMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- Sioux Valley Energy C.E.O. Tim McCarthy has been elected to serve as president of the national Touchstone Energy Cooperative Board of Directors. Touchstone Energy is a national network of electric cooperatives across forty five states. McCarthy says they do have an agenda. McCarthy says the electric industry is facing numerous challenges. McCarthy joined… Read more »