OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the US and Mid America economies are growing at a rapid rate, there are some danger signs. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says supply chain issues are getting worse. Goss says the supply index has hit another record high. Goss says another indicator he is watching is the yield on treasury bonds.… Read more »

The Hughes County Commission is moving forward with finding a replacement for Hughes County Sheriff Darin Johnson.  Commission Chair Randy Vance says the Commission discussed Johnson’s replacement during recent executive sessions for personnel matters. In his role as Vice Sheriff, Johnson will get Callahan up to speed on operation of the Sheriff’s Office before Johnson… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- While a more active weather pattern may bring rain and thundershowers to the region this week, the long-term trends look to be a problem. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says those trends continue to point toward warmer and drier conditions. Edwards says it would take a long rainy pattern to break the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is considering having wind power projects file progress updates during and after construction. Chairman Chris Nelson says they can’t regulate or correct without more information. Pierre lawyer Brett Koenecke who often represents wind power applicants wasn’t a fan of the idea. Nelson then suggested a check list.… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Another strong surge in sales taxes in April. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says the same month last year was in the depths of the pandemic. Leon says they normally see an upturn into spring and summer. Leon says the “Triple B” tax, based on tourism and recreation also finally crossed into positive… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Diversity efforts and offices on state university campuses has the attention of some lawmakers. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, says policy committees should take the lead. Hunhoff says there were amendments introduced to defund the diversity efforts. Hunhoff says members of her committee can send a message through… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At the Aberdeen City Council, the first reading on who to lease the hangar at the Aberdeen Regional Airport was discussed.  2 bids were submitted.  One by Qwest Aviation & the other by Darrell Hillestead. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager revealed what the two bid were and the recommendation made by the Airport… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Major changes were made to insurance options for South Dakota state employees this year, with more costs moving to workers. Eric Olilla, Executive Director of the South Dakota State Employees Organization, says those changes were made while the state was swimming in new dollars. Olilla says the insurance costs could have been covered… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Visible construction is underway just below the face of Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River near Yankton. Gavins Point Operations Manager Tom Curran says its part of the repair and upgrades to the under dam drainage system. Curran says most of that work should be done by mid-summer. Curran says the work… Read more »