PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen spoke to the legislature yesterday (Wednesday), delivering the “State of the Judiciary” speech. He told lawmakers that the state’s court system was able to continue the legal process during the pandemic. Jensen says the system is having a hard time finding and holding on to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune last weekend tweeted out his intention to run for a fourth term in the US Senate this year. He says it took some time and family discussions to get to a decision. Thune says the six year term was a big consideration. Thune says the republicans retaking a… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- A winter storm could have impacts across a wide area into the weekend. Peter Rogers at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says its time to think about winter driving conditions again. Rogers says they heaviest snow band is expected to fall from northeast South Dakota into southern Iowa. Rogers says… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Congressman Dusty Johnson held a tele town hall allowing him to answer questions from citizens in South Dakota. Johnson address the issue of vaccine mandates the Biden Administration is trying to implement. Johnson discuss the infrastructure bill dealing with broadband connections in rural communities. Johnson talks about ways to try to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- President Biden is putting the heat on the Senate to move on voting rights legislation. The bills would streamline the voting process and bring the states in alignment. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the state already does voting right. Rounds says the voting process should be open to voters and observers. Rounds… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Tuesday night’s Pierre City Commission meeting ended with a rags-to-riches story, of sorts, about a dog adopted five years ago from PAWS Animal Rescue. Commissioner Jamie Huizenga (hi-zinga) says his daughter Casi (Huizenga) Popko adopted Washburne while living in Pierre, and has since moved to Fort Collins, Colorado. He says last summer (2021),… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislative session got underway officially with Governor Kristi Noem’s State of the State speech. She highlighted her policy and spending priorities. Senate Minority Leader Troy Heinert of Mission says the states finances are in good shape. Heinert says he was disappointed the Governor didn’t talk about Covid-19. Heinert says he… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The City of Yankton is experiencing some staff shortages due to a variety of issues. City Manager Amy Leon updated the city commission at their meeting Monday night. Leon says they have some job openings coming up. Leon is asking citizens to be patient if they need city services. Leon says they are… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced she will propose a bill to block “action civics” from being taught in public schools. That joins other policy proposals from history to gender definitions. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says like a number of proposals, they will wait to see what comes through the legislature. Kindle… Read more »