PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Attorney Generals Office has expanded its efforts to locate missing people in the state. Marty Jackley says even long cold cases can be solved. Jackley says they have added resources and people to help find more of those missing. Jackley says the list of missing has grown since the first… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The second Cracker Barrel was held Saturday at the Kessler’s Champions Club Room inside the Barnett Center at NSU. District 3 Senator Al Novstrup update on a bill he’s working on dealing with the Brown County Fairgrounds. District 23 Representative Scott Moore talks about his stance regarding rural electric. District 3 Representative… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Arts Council is hosting ROLL ON: A Tribute to Alabama on Saturday, February 11th. Based in Minnesota, this band is a top-notch group of musicians having fun with the great hits of the iconic country band, Alabama. The harmonies and instrumentation of Roll On create memories of some of the greatest… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- A number of Congressional republicans are talking about the almost nine hundred billion dollar defense budget as ripe for cuts. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is not among them. Rounds says the US faces many serious threats in the world. Some top US Military officials are warning of possible conflict with China in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are wrapping up the fourth week of the 2023 session. Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree of Madison has been consistent in focusing on his priority. Crabtree says an important part of the workforce development will be maintaining a tuition freeze for higher education. Crabtree says both Houses and many committees… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Some South Dakota legislators have talked about sponsoring bills that would do away with the bar exam and replace it with apprenticeships for new lawyers. USD Law School Dean Neil Fulton says a study committee put together by Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen should be allowed to follow through first. Fulton says… Read more »

WALL, S.D.(WNAX)- West River Electric Association based in Wall is getting a forty-six million dollar loan from the USDA Rural Development Agency. Association manager Dick Johnson says its for replacement and expansion of their electric grid. Johnson says the loan terms are good for their members. Johnson says it will take some time to make… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — After an emotional and sometimes angry debate today (Thursday), the South Dakota House of Representatives passes a measure that would prevent various medical treatments of minors who wish to undergo gender reassignment. The vote was 60 to 70. After the bill sponsor, Republican Rep. Bethany Soye (soy) from Sioux Falls, said… Read more »

WARNER, S.D.(Press Release)- LifeServe Blood Center, the SOLE supplier to 29 hospitals in South Dakota, including Avera St. Luke’s, is seeking eligible blood donors to give blood at an upcoming community blood drive.  Blood is a vital part of treatment for countless illnesses and injuries afflicting local hospital patients.  Generous community members who give blood… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce will be participating in the South Dakota Chamber’s Business Day at the Legislature on Thursday, February 23 and will host Aberdeen Day at the Capitol on Friday, February 24. The public is invited to join Chamber staff and Leadership Aberdeen Class of 2023 as we promote… Read more »