News Category: Local News

Early morning fire destroys Yankton family home

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Five people are safe following an early morning fire that destroyed their home. Yankton Assistant Fire Chief Larry Nickles says those in the home had to go out a window. Nickle says when firefighters arrived (at about 4AM) the house was fully on fire. Nickles says the house presented some challenges. Nickles says… Read more »

Early morning fire destroys Yankton family home

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Five people are safe following an early morning fire that destroyed their home. Yankton Assistant Fire Chief Larry Nickles says those in the home had to go out a window. Nickle says when firefighters arrived (at about 4AM) the house was fully on fire. Nickles says the house presented some challenges. Nickles says… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reported 1 COVID-19 death for the weekend, over 50% of state now has at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,947. The state had 187 new cases and 174 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,425. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reported 1 COVID-19 death for the weekend, over 50% of state now has at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,947. The state had 187 new cases and 174 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,425. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »

More reactions from a democrat’s viewpoint of the upcoming special sessions

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says she is planning to call the legislature back to Pierre for a special session late next month or in early June to deal with another round of federal funding and medical marijuana. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says the Governor should just move to implement “IM26”. Cwach,… Read more »

More reactions from a democrat’s viewpoint of the upcoming special sessions

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says she is planning to call the legislature back to Pierre for a special session late next month or in early June to deal with another round of federal funding and medical marijuana. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says the Governor should just move to implement “IM26”. Cwach,… Read more »

Kevin Schieffer reflects on his time on SD Board of Regents

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- After serving nine years on the South Dakota Board of Regents, Kevin Schieffer stepped away in March. He says he appreciates his time on the board. Schieffer says higher education saw rapid changes in those nine years. Schieffer says they have a solid management team in place at the Regents and universities. Schieffer… Read more »

Kevin Schieffer reflects on his time on SD Board of Regents

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- After serving nine years on the South Dakota Board of Regents, Kevin Schieffer stepped away in March. He says he appreciates his time on the board. Schieffer says higher education saw rapid changes in those nine years. Schieffer says they have a solid management team in place at the Regents and universities. Schieffer… Read more »

Jacks Bash returning to Brookings for 1st time in 5 years

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota State University will mark the return to school in September with Jacks Bash 2. Featuring the Zac Brown Band and Fall Out Boy, it will happen five years to the day of Jacks Bash 1. First Premier Bank is the sponsor and C.E.O. Dana Dykhouse says they want to mark the… Read more »

Jacks Bash returning to Brookings for 1st time in 5 years

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota State University will mark the return to school in September with Jacks Bash 2. Featuring the Zac Brown Band and Fall Out Boy, it will happen five years to the day of Jacks Bash 1. First Premier Bank is the sponsor and C.E.O. Dana Dykhouse says they want to mark the… Read more »

Dairy farm expanding east of I-29 along the Big Sioux

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- Dairy farms continue to locate and expand along the I-29 corridor in eastern South Dakota. Those facilities are all contained in the Big Sioux River watershed. Jay Gilbertson, manager of the East Dakota Water Development District based in Brookings, says those large farms aren’t a major source of pollution into the river. Gilbertson… Read more »

Dairy farm expanding east of I-29 along the Big Sioux

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- Dairy farms continue to locate and expand along the I-29 corridor in eastern South Dakota. Those facilities are all contained in the Big Sioux River watershed. Jay Gilbertson, manager of the East Dakota Water Development District based in Brookings, says those large farms aren’t a major source of pollution into the river. Gilbertson… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,946. The state had 238 new cases and 290 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,413. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,946. The state had 238 new cases and 290 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,413. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »

Senator Mike Rounds criticizes President Biden’s executive orders regarding guns

MITCHELL, S.D(KMIT)- US Senator Mike Rounds took issue with President Biden’s executive actions Thursday regarding gun control.  The actions include cracking down on “ghost guns”, which use untraceable parts, and making it easier to flag family members who shouldn’t be allowed to purchase firearms, also known as red flag laws.  Rounds says red flag laws… Read more »

Senator Mike Rounds criticizes President Biden’s executive orders regarding guns

MITCHELL, S.D(KMIT)- US Senator Mike Rounds took issue with President Biden’s executive actions Thursday regarding gun control.  The actions include cracking down on “ghost guns”, which use untraceable parts, and making it easier to flag family members who shouldn’t be allowed to purchase firearms, also known as red flag laws.  Rounds says red flag laws… Read more »

Yankton County passed resolution declaring Second Amendment Sanctuary Counties

YANKTON & ONIDA, S.D.(WNAX & DRGNews)- The Yankton County Commission this week approved a resolution in support of the Second Amendment. Bruce Cull of Yankton brought the resolution to the commission. Cull says the resolution mirrors one passed by the legislature this year. That resolution passed in the House by a 65-5 margin and in… Read more »

Yankton County passed resolution declaring Second Amendment Sanctuary Counties

YANKTON & ONIDA, S.D.(WNAX & DRGNews)- The Yankton County Commission this week approved a resolution in support of the Second Amendment. Bruce Cull of Yankton brought the resolution to the commission. Cull says the resolution mirrors one passed by the legislature this year. That resolution passed in the House by a 65-5 margin and in… Read more »

Drought condition lingers in central part of the state

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Drought conditions will so force the hand of some producers when it comes to 2021 decision making for crops.  Andrew White is an agronomist with C-H-S Midwest Cooperatives in Pierre.  He says farmers are looking at their options. White says if things stay dry until June it will be a cause of concern… Read more »

Drought condition lingers in central part of the state

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Drought conditions will so force the hand of some producers when it comes to 2021 decision making for crops.  Andrew White is an agronomist with C-H-S Midwest Cooperatives in Pierre.  He says farmers are looking at their options. White says if things stay dry until June it will be a cause of concern… Read more »