SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- A strong winter storm will impact much of the region through midweek. Andrew Kalin at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says snow and ice will spread from west to east through the day. Kalin says there will be a line between rain, freezing rain and snow. Kalin say some areas… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- A slowing economy signals a possible recession in the Mid America region. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss coordinates the monthly survey of business managers. Goss says a majority of business managers are expecting a recession this year. Goss says job growth was strong during the month. Goss says one positive note was… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Before they left Washington for the holidays, Members of Congress approved a one point seven trillion dollar spending plan. The National Defense Authorization Act, costing about eight hundred fifty billion dollars was also approved. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says that has big benefits for the state. At some point this year, Congress… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A recent incident at the Hughes County Courthouse has Commissioners looking at a way to lock down the building. Hughes County County Manager Lori Jacobson says following discussions, CommTech, a local technology company provided Hughes County some options. Jacobson says grant funding for courthouse security could reduce the county’s share of the upgrades.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem appointed Matt Althoff as Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Social Services. Matt’s appointment will be effective January 23rd. Secretary Laurie Gill is retiring. “Matt will bring empathy, humility, and a fresh perspective to the Department of Social Services,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “He recognizes that… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up in February, the Aberdeen Aqua Addicts will be hosting a fundraising fishing tournament at Dahme Lake. Mike Kulm with the Aqua Addicts talks about what the proceeds will be going to. Kulm’s son Casey died in an automobile accident in 2021. Kulm talks about how the fishing tournament will go. Some… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission took time at their final meeting of the year this week to remember long time Yankton County Emergency Medical Services Director Steve Hawkins. He and his wife Wendy both died of cancer last Friday. Commissioner Cheri Loest talked about Hawkins service. Loest says there are memories and link on… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB)— Meade County Sheriff Ron Merwin is set to retire after serving 32 years as Meade County sheriff. His last day as sheriff is Friday – as incoming Sheriff, Pat West, will be sworn in. The sheriff position is an elected position for a four-year term and in the past 68 years, Meade County… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – A new year of sobriety checkpoints begins as the South Dakota Department of Public Safety plans to hold checkpoints in 15 different counties during the month of January. Checkpoints are scheduled for the counties of: Brown, Brule, Butte, Clay, Davison, Day, Fall River, Jones, Lake, Lawrence, Meade, Minnehaha, Spink, Stanley, and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds discussed what happened during the final month of Congress. Rounds also reflected on the past election.  Nationwide over eighty million people voted in 35 Senate races.  Over forty million voted for both Republicans & Democrats.  Republicans only had 85,000 more votes than Democrats combined.  Rounds talks how divided the government… Read more »