WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On Saturday morning, family members and friends gathered at the BG Ernie Edwards Readiness Center in Watertown for an honoring ceremony of a loved soldier killed during the Vietnam War. KXLG News attended this incredible bridge dedication for Sgt. James Haider; before it started, we spoke with a long-time, well-known resident of the… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Economic conditions appear to be going in different directions, with some signs of a recession, and other segments showing strong growth. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says they are seeing that in the nine state Mid America region. Goss says he expects inflation to stay fairly hot for a while. Goss says… Read more »

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- While some areas of the northern plains will see rain this week, many crops have been damaged by the string of hot, dry days. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says there are big differences in conditions. Todey says rain now will be of limited help. Todey says… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 16th annual South Dakota Film Festival is coming up on the weekend of September 16th-18th at the Capitol Theater in Aberdeen.  Executive Director Steven Huber provides a preview. Huber talks about a television star who will be appearing at this year’s festival. Brian Baumgartner will be appearing in the movie Electric Jesus. … Read more »

BERESFORD, S.D.(WNAX)- The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System hit another benchmark last week with the ribbon cutting of their Beresford water tower. Executive Director Troy Larson says its another key piece of their distribution system. They also celebrated the seventy five million dollars in federal infrastructure funding they got. Larson says their funding this… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Another police involved shooting in Sioux Falls last week points out the dangers of guns on the street to cops and citizens. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead says they need help from the public. Milstead says they are also dealing with many repeat offenders. Milstead says another growing threat is teenagers with… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Sales taxes in the City of Yankton have resumed their upward climb. City Finance Officer Al Viereck says the last few months have seen strong growth. Viereck says July tax collections set a record. Viereck says they continue to stick to their conservative spending plan. The city commission will adopt next years budget… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents used their summer retreat at the Lewis & Clark Lake Resort near Yankton to talk through a number of issues. Board President Pam Roberts says they had finished their budget work for the year. Roberts says they have assembled a good team in Pierre and on the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday, Senator Mike Rounds appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press to discuss the FBI’s raid of Former President Donald Trump’s home at Mar-a-loga, Florida. Senator Rounds told Andrea Mitchell, who was filling in for Chuck Todd, that more information needs to be provided by the FBI as to why the raid needed… Read more »

Highway Patrol Sturgis Rally Daily Information Compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday August 06, 2022, to 6 a.m. Sunday August 14, 2022 FINAL NUMBERS   Item Sturgis Rapid City District District Total Last Year to Date DUI Arrests 116 32 148 122 Misd Drug Arrests 101 47 148 151 Felony Drug Arrests 89 14 103 112… Read more »