News Category: Local News

Backers of legalizing marijuana now focus on defeating Amendment C

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Backers of legalizing marijuana in South Dakota turned in their ballot initiative petitions to the Secretary of States office this week. Spokesman Matthew Schweich says while they wait for the verification of their petitions, they will work to defeat Amendment “C” on the June primary ballot. Schwiech says they don’t want to see… Read more »

Backers of legalizing marijuana now focus on defeating Amendment C

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Backers of legalizing marijuana in South Dakota turned in their ballot initiative petitions to the Secretary of States office this week. Spokesman Matthew Schweich says while they wait for the verification of their petitions, they will work to defeat Amendment “C” on the June primary ballot. Schwiech says they don’t want to see… Read more »

Despite recent rains, drought conditions could continue to linger

KANSAS CITY, M.O.(WNAX)- Recent rain and snow across the region may help reduce drought impacts but there are some doubts. Doug Kluck is Climate Services Director for the Central Region of the National Weather Service (in Kansas City) and says some forecasts show improvement across the Missouri River basin. Kluck says the outlooks are giving… Read more »

Despite recent rains, drought conditions could continue to linger

KANSAS CITY, M.O.(WNAX)- Recent rain and snow across the region may help reduce drought impacts but there are some doubts. Doug Kluck is Climate Services Director for the Central Region of the National Weather Service (in Kansas City) and says some forecasts show improvement across the Missouri River basin. Kluck says the outlooks are giving… Read more »

Senator Rounds deliver commencement speech at NSU Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, Senator Mike Rounds delivered the commencement address to the gradautes at Northern State University. Rounds talks about the support students receives from the parents & teachers. Rounds talks how the graduates can create connections of their own. Rounds encourages the graduates to establish their careers in South Dakota. Rounds talks about… Read more »

Senator Rounds deliver commencement speech at NSU Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, Senator Mike Rounds delivered the commencement address to the gradautes at Northern State University. Rounds talks about the support students receives from the parents & teachers. Rounds talks how the graduates can create connections of their own. Rounds encourages the graduates to establish their careers in South Dakota. Rounds talks about… Read more »

Zebra mussels continue to be an issue

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Zebra mussels continue to cause problems at Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River. Gavins Point Operations Manager Tom Curran says they have been fighting the infestation for several years. Curran says they have been working to keep the Zebras out of their systems. Curran say they continue to watch for more shells… Read more »

Zebra mussels continue to be an issue

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Zebra mussels continue to cause problems at Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River. Gavins Point Operations Manager Tom Curran says they have been fighting the infestation for several years. Curran says they have been working to keep the Zebras out of their systems. Curran say they continue to watch for more shells… Read more »

Brule County Sheriff’s Office reporting a scam happening in Chamberlain

CHAMBERLAIN, S.D.(DRGNews)- If you get a message from someone claiming to from the Brule County (South Dakota) Sheriff’s Office saying you need to call them back, don’t. Sheriff Darrell Miller says his office is getting calls about the attempted scam. Miller asks that anyone who receives the scam call, report it to the Brule County… Read more »

Brule County Sheriff’s Office reporting a scam happening in Chamberlain

CHAMBERLAIN, S.D.(DRGNews)- If you get a message from someone claiming to from the Brule County (South Dakota) Sheriff’s Office saying you need to call them back, don’t. Sheriff Darrell Miller says his office is getting calls about the attempted scam. Miller asks that anyone who receives the scam call, report it to the Brule County… Read more »

Red Ribbon Skirt Society sponsors event honoring missing and murdered indigenous women

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- On Thursday afternoon, about two dozen activists and allies gathered at the Journey Museum on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day. Attendees met, performed a Round Dance, and heard the voices of women like Sharon Brings Plenty, a woman who lost her daughter, Tessa, in late 2020. Brings Plenty describes the… Read more »

Red Ribbon Skirt Society sponsors event honoring missing and murdered indigenous women

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- On Thursday afternoon, about two dozen activists and allies gathered at the Journey Museum on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day. Attendees met, performed a Round Dance, and heard the voices of women like Sharon Brings Plenty, a woman who lost her daughter, Tessa, in late 2020. Brings Plenty describes the… Read more »

Free residential spring cleanup ends Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Brown County’s free residential spring cleanup ends Saturday at 5 p.m. Until then, fees are wived on paint, trees, rubble, batteries, furniture, waste oil, electronics, appliances, scrap metal, propane tanks, grass, leaves and other miscellaneous waste dropped at the landfill. There is a limit of four car or pickup tires per visit. The… Read more »

Free residential spring cleanup ends Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Brown County’s free residential spring cleanup ends Saturday at 5 p.m. Until then, fees are wived on paint, trees, rubble, batteries, furniture, waste oil, electronics, appliances, scrap metal, propane tanks, grass, leaves and other miscellaneous waste dropped at the landfill. There is a limit of four car or pickup tires per visit. The… Read more »

More South Dakotans expected to travel this summer

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Despite rising fuel and other costs, it appears lots of people are ready to hit the road. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says they have been doing surveys. Steward says the pandemic over the past two years really limited travel for a lot of people. Steward says the demand may push… Read more »

More South Dakotans expected to travel this summer

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Despite rising fuel and other costs, it appears lots of people are ready to hit the road. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says they have been doing surveys. Steward says the pandemic over the past two years really limited travel for a lot of people. Steward says the demand may push… Read more »

Fraternal Order of Police to host 5K run on May 14th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- The Aberdeen Fraternal Order of Police will be hosting a 5K run with the police at Wylie Park on Saturday, May 14th. Justine Charles provides a preview of what to expect. Charles talks about this event as an opportunity to talk with the police. The event takes place on May 14th.  Charles encourages… Read more »

Fraternal Order of Police to host 5K run on May 14th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- The Aberdeen Fraternal Order of Police will be hosting a 5K run with the police at Wylie Park on Saturday, May 14th. Justine Charles provides a preview of what to expect. Charles talks about this event as an opportunity to talk with the police. The event takes place on May 14th.  Charles encourages… Read more »

Federal Reserve Board has raised interest rates

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The Federal Reserve Board raised the prime interest rate a half point this week. Karl Adam, President of the South Dakota Bankers Association, says its part of a strategy to slow down inflation. Adam says he expects the Fed to continue rate hikes for the next several months. Adam says raising interest rates… Read more »

Federal Reserve Board has raised interest rates

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The Federal Reserve Board raised the prime interest rate a half point this week. Karl Adam, President of the South Dakota Bankers Association, says its part of a strategy to slow down inflation. Adam says he expects the Fed to continue rate hikes for the next several months. Adam says raising interest rates… Read more »