VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- A new survey shows political opinion in South Dakota may be more moderate than that of the legislature. University of South Dakota Political Science Professor Shane Nordyke coordinated the survey for South Dakota Public Broadcasting and the Chiesman Center for Democracy at USD. She says they split the state into seven sections for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Elisa Sands & Scott Waltman, Aberdeen American News)A man was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after a Sunday night fire on the north side of town, according to information from Aberdeen Fire & Rescue. Shortly after 9:45 p.m. firefighters responded to 1211 24th Ave. N.E. The home was badly damaged, and a… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release) – The Avera Race Against Cancer will again be a virtual event, allowing people to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients, survivors and families – no matter where they live. The Avera Race Against Cancer has supported cancer patients for more than three decades by raising more than… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphaMedia)- A judge has granted a defense motion in the death penalty-eligible case of a Watertown man. A motions hearing was held recently for 41 year-old Jeremiah Martin Peacemaker, who was indicted by a Grand Jury on First Degree Murder charges in the killing of 28 year-old Kendra Owen in Watertown last fall. The… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Brookings Fire Chief Darrell Hartmann has retired after 23 years of service. Deputy Fire Chief Pete Bolzer will serve as Interim Fire Chief. Hartmann is facing a drunk driving charge after being arrested last month. According to Police Chief David Erickson, Hartmann was pulled over about midnight on March 19th, was given a… Read more »

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Despite rain expected this week, climate observers are warning of persistent drought conditions expected to continue into the summer. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says the rain this week, while welcome, won’t have much of an impact on the expanding dry conditions. Todey says the long range… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Alpha Media)-After a little more than three years on the job, Chris Schilken is leaving his position as the executive Director of the Watertown Development Company. He broke the news this morning. Schilken was asked how this new opportunity came together. Schilken says his role with the Governor Office of Economic Development (GOED) will… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The new fence around the Governor’s residence in Pierre won’t hinder this year’s annual Elk’s Easter Egg Hunt. Elk’s Lodge member Tony Mangan says the front gates will open Sunday at noon. Mangan says South Dakota’s “oldest and largest family event” draws an estimated 1,500 children each year. He says kids are divided… Read more »