News Category: Local News

Despite high gas prices, people are willing to travel this summer

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite record high gas prices, it appears many people will still be traveling this summer. Early this year, South Dakota Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen had been concerned about gas prices getting much over four dollars a gallon. Hagen says over two years of pandemic restrictions has people restless. Hagen says they are tracking… Read more »

Despite high gas prices, people are willing to travel this summer

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite record high gas prices, it appears many people will still be traveling this summer. Early this year, South Dakota Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen had been concerned about gas prices getting much over four dollars a gallon. Hagen says over two years of pandemic restrictions has people restless. Hagen says they are tracking… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,919. The state had 475 new cases and 281 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,246. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,919. The state had 475 new cases and 281 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,246. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

South Dakota Democratic leadership comment on the Logan Manhart eligibility

ABERDEEN, SD   The South Dakota Democratic Party has field a writ of prohibition against Logan Manhart, a Republican seeking a seat in the state legislature representing District 1. District 1 consists of rural Brown County along with parts of Roberts, Marshall and Day counties as well. The party alleges Manhart has not been a resident… Read more »

South Dakota Democratic leadership comment on the Logan Manhart eligibility

ABERDEEN, SD   The South Dakota Democratic Party has field a writ of prohibition against Logan Manhart, a Republican seeking a seat in the state legislature representing District 1. District 1 consists of rural Brown County along with parts of Roberts, Marshall and Day counties as well. The party alleges Manhart has not been a resident… Read more »

Senator Rounds weighs in on the abortion case & the leak

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KOTA)- A leaked draft opinion from the US Supreme Court has thrown the immediate future of abortion access in America into question – sparking celebrations on one end of the field, and protests on the other. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he believes abortions should be minimized. Rounds advocated for state control of… Read more »

Senator Rounds weighs in on the abortion case & the leak

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KOTA)- A leaked draft opinion from the US Supreme Court has thrown the immediate future of abortion access in America into question – sparking celebrations on one end of the field, and protests on the other. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he believes abortions should be minimized. Rounds advocated for state control of… Read more »

Natural gas prices continue to rise

DES MOINES, I.A.(WNAX)- While we are at the end of the heating season, natural gas prices continue to rise. Geoff Greenwood with Mid American Energy says while usage is going down, they are also ending a surcharge that people had been paying. Natural gas is now over twelve dollars a therm, up four dollars from… Read more »

Natural gas prices continue to rise

DES MOINES, I.A.(WNAX)- While we are at the end of the heating season, natural gas prices continue to rise. Geoff Greenwood with Mid American Energy says while usage is going down, they are also ending a surcharge that people had been paying. Natural gas is now over twelve dollars a therm, up four dollars from… Read more »

Fort Pierre City Council approve lease with US Army Corps of Engineers

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Fort Pierre City Council has approved a lease with the U-S Army Corps of Engineers for Corps lots in Fort Pierre near the 5th Avenue boat ramp.  The lots will be used for a year-round fish cleaning station and off-street parking for boat trailers and vehicles pulling them.  The Council held… Read more »

Fort Pierre City Council approve lease with US Army Corps of Engineers

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Fort Pierre City Council has approved a lease with the U-S Army Corps of Engineers for Corps lots in Fort Pierre near the 5th Avenue boat ramp.  The lots will be used for a year-round fish cleaning station and off-street parking for boat trailers and vehicles pulling them.  The Council held… Read more »

State using grant money to help expand broadband in rural communities

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Grants from the state will help expand broadband internet service into more rural areas of South Dakota. Andrew Curley, Director of Government Services for Midco, says they are working on projects in Yankton County. Curley says their new system using fiber optics directly to homes far exceeds broadband minimums. Curley says the state… Read more »

State using grant money to help expand broadband in rural communities

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Grants from the state will help expand broadband internet service into more rural areas of South Dakota. Andrew Curley, Director of Government Services for Midco, says they are working on projects in Yankton County. Curley says their new system using fiber optics directly to homes far exceeds broadband minimums. Curley says the state… Read more »

Joint Committee on Appropriations to meet Thursday to address the Corrections Department

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature holds their first meeting of the interim on Thursday. Co-chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says the Corrections Department and Secretary Kellie Wasko will be in the spotlight. Hunhoff says they want to hear Wasko’s assessment of the department. Hunhoff says they hope… Read more »

Joint Committee on Appropriations to meet Thursday to address the Corrections Department

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature holds their first meeting of the interim on Thursday. Co-chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says the Corrections Department and Secretary Kellie Wasko will be in the spotlight. Hunhoff says they want to hear Wasko’s assessment of the department. Hunhoff says they hope… Read more »

SD Chamber of Commerce talks how inflation is impacting the state

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- As the consumer price index, or rate of inflation approaches eight and a half percent, there could be a trickle up impact on businesses. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says his members are feeling the impact. Owen says there will be shared pain. Owen says the… Read more »

SD Chamber of Commerce talks how inflation is impacting the state

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- As the consumer price index, or rate of inflation approaches eight and a half percent, there could be a trickle up impact on businesses. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says his members are feeling the impact. Owen says there will be shared pain. Owen says the… Read more »

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Runoff into the Missouri River basin to be below normal this year

NORMAN, O.K.(WNAX)- Despite an increase in mountain snowpack last month, runoff into the Missouri River basin will be well below normal again this year. Kevin Low, a hydrologist with the National Weather Service Missouri River basin office, says the runoff potential is still very low. Low says other rivers in the basin show mixed runoff… Read more »

Runoff into the Missouri River basin to be below normal this year

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NORMAN, O.K.(WNAX)- Despite an increase in mountain snowpack last month, runoff into the Missouri River basin will be well below normal again this year. Kevin Low, a hydrologist with the National Weather Service Missouri River basin office, says the runoff potential is still very low. Low says other rivers in the basin show mixed runoff… Read more »