News Category: Local News

Governor Noem requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for June 11-14 storm damage

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration and signed Executive Order 2022-08 to help South Dakota local governments recover from public infrastructure damage sustained as a result of tornado, severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and hail that occurred June 11-14, 2022 in six counties statewide. FEMA assistance is requested… Read more »

Governor Noem requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for June 11-14 storm damage

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration and signed Executive Order 2022-08 to help South Dakota local governments recover from public infrastructure damage sustained as a result of tornado, severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and hail that occurred June 11-14, 2022 in six counties statewide. FEMA assistance is requested… Read more »

Storybook Land Festival gets underway today

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Storybook Land Festival: 5-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday at Wylie Park and Storybook Land. This free event features published children’s authors, storytellers, entertainment including a magician, hands-on arts and crafts activities for children and adults, live music and food. For more information and a detailed schedule, search for Storybook Land Festival on… Read more »

Storybook Land Festival gets underway today

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Storybook Land Festival: 5-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday at Wylie Park and Storybook Land. This free event features published children’s authors, storytellers, entertainment including a magician, hands-on arts and crafts activities for children and adults, live music and food. For more information and a detailed schedule, search for Storybook Land Festival on… Read more »

Laurie Gill talks about the new number 988 that begins Saturday

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A new three digit dialing code, 988, will launch Saturday in South Dakota, connecting those experiencing mental health distress with accessible care and support. Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill says calls will be routed to the Helpline Center. Gill says that help is available anytime someone needs it. Gill says suicide… Read more »

Laurie Gill talks about the new number 988 that begins Saturday

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A new three digit dialing code, 988, will launch Saturday in South Dakota, connecting those experiencing mental health distress with accessible care and support. Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill says calls will be routed to the Helpline Center. Gill says that help is available anytime someone needs it. Gill says suicide… Read more »

High speed pursuit in Madison

MADISON, S.D.(KJAM)- Local and state law enforcement are investigating a high speed vehicle pursuit with shots fired that started in Minnehaha County and ended in the city of Madison Thursday afternoon. Lake County Sheriff Tim Walburg talked about what took place with the incident that happened just before 3:00 Thursday afternoon. Walburg said that there… Read more »

High speed pursuit in Madison

MADISON, S.D.(KJAM)- Local and state law enforcement are investigating a high speed vehicle pursuit with shots fired that started in Minnehaha County and ended in the city of Madison Thursday afternoon. Lake County Sheriff Tim Walburg talked about what took place with the incident that happened just before 3:00 Thursday afternoon. Walburg said that there… Read more »

Senator Thune addressed different issues

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KXLG)- U.S. Senator John Thune today discussed some issues the South Dakota people are dealing with right now. First, we discuss the derecho storms that have hit lately and the FEMA assistance. Senator Thune discussed the historically high inflation rate. KXLG News asked Senator Thune if he heard any more discussion about additional stimulus… Read more »

Senator Thune addressed different issues

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KXLG)- U.S. Senator John Thune today discussed some issues the South Dakota people are dealing with right now. First, we discuss the derecho storms that have hit lately and the FEMA assistance. Senator Thune discussed the historically high inflation rate. KXLG News asked Senator Thune if he heard any more discussion about additional stimulus… Read more »

State Tourism Board express concern about the tourism industry

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Tourism in South Dakota is big business, with visitors spending over four billion dollars in last year’s record numbers. Carmen Schramm of Yankton is Chair of the state Tourism Advisory Board and says the update they got shows some concerns. Schramm says last year was a big rebound year. Schramm says the future… Read more »

State Tourism Board express concern about the tourism industry

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Tourism in South Dakota is big business, with visitors spending over four billion dollars in last year’s record numbers. Carmen Schramm of Yankton is Chair of the state Tourism Advisory Board and says the update they got shows some concerns. Schramm says last year was a big rebound year. Schramm says the future… Read more »

Vermillion schools looking for teachers & other staff members

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Finding and hiring teachers and other staff is a full time job for school administrators this time of year. Vermillion School Superintendent Damon Alvey says they have created a couple of new positions. Alvey says new programs have also been added which will need people. Alvey says there is a lot of competition… Read more »

Vermillion schools looking for teachers & other staff members

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Finding and hiring teachers and other staff is a full time job for school administrators this time of year. Vermillion School Superintendent Damon Alvey says they have created a couple of new positions. Alvey says new programs have also been added which will need people. Alvey says there is a lot of competition… Read more »

Construction work on SD HWY 46 to start sooner than expected

IRENE, S.D.(WNAX)- Changes in construction plans will lead to a sooner than expected detour on Highway 46 in southeast South Dakota. Regional D.O.T. Engineer Greg Rothschadl says the work from Irene west to Highway 81 was always planned to be a two year project. Rothschadl says there are six bridges to be replaced in that… Read more »

Construction work on SD HWY 46 to start sooner than expected

IRENE, S.D.(WNAX)- Changes in construction plans will lead to a sooner than expected detour on Highway 46 in southeast South Dakota. Regional D.O.T. Engineer Greg Rothschadl says the work from Irene west to Highway 81 was always planned to be a two year project. Rothschadl says there are six bridges to be replaced in that… Read more »

Wildland fires a major concern in the Black Hills

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- It doesn’t take a meteorologist to tell – taking just one look at many front lawns in the area tells the story of a dry summer. Tessa Jaeger, public information officer for the Rapid City Fire Department, says local wildland firefighters are ready to go if needed. Jaeger said the speed of… Read more »

Wildland fires a major concern in the Black Hills

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- It doesn’t take a meteorologist to tell – taking just one look at many front lawns in the area tells the story of a dry summer. Tessa Jaeger, public information officer for the Rapid City Fire Department, says local wildland firefighters are ready to go if needed. Jaeger said the speed of… Read more »

Downton Days to begin Friday in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Downtown Days: Friday and Saturday in downtown Aberdeen. Friday events include Food Truck Friday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Malchow Plaza and live music by the Christian rock band Disciple at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Saturday events include a farmers market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., family activities and live… Read more »

Downton Days to begin Friday in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Downtown Days: Friday and Saturday in downtown Aberdeen. Friday events include Food Truck Friday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Malchow Plaza and live music by the Christian rock band Disciple at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Saturday events include a farmers market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., family activities and live… Read more »