VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature this year set aside fifty million dollars as part of the funding for the “Freedom Scholarships.” University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says the program will have far reaching impacts. Gestring says the scholarships will help students that have limited financial resources. Gestring says the program will help… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Dakota Rural Action was one of the groups that opposed the merger of the South Dakota Department of Agriculture with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. DRA member Stephanie Peterson says they’re now considering their options. She says they’re worried about how this merger will impact both beginning farmers and ranchers and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber’s Ag Committee is inviting the public to join them in celebrating National Ag Day, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Video clips with ag facts, recorded by Ag Committee members, and “Ask a Farmer” segments will be posted to social media throughout the day, beginning at 7 am. In addition,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is accepting applications for summer seasonal positions.  A variety of positions are available, including baseball, softball and tee ball coaches, baseball and softball umpires, Park, Forestry, Cemetery and Golf maintenance workers, Wylie Park and Aquatic Center concession workers, tennis instructors, lifeguards, aquatic center cashiers, cultural… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Most patients at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, clinics and emergency department are now able to have two visitors per day, with exceptions. Visitors must be at least 18 years old. One of the visitors may be clergy, if the patient or their family allows. There are no visitors allowed for COVID-positive… Read more »

EUREKA, S.D.(Press Release)- Effective 3-12-21 the McPherson County Commissioners have enacted a resolution banning open burning with the exception of campfires in campfire rings or pits, burning barrels 55 gallon or less that are equipped with a screen or barbeque grills. This will be in effect until the Commission lifts the burn ban.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The National Park Service has denied South Dakota officials’ request to launch fireworks at Mount Rushmore thsi year. KOTA-TV reports that NPS Regional Director Herbert Frost denied the state’s request on Thursday, saying the parks service is concerned about risks to the park and employees after a fireworks show at… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg has pleaded not guilty to charges in connection to a September 2020 vehicle/pedestrian crash that killed 55 year-old Joseph Boever of Highmore.  Ravnsborg’s attorney Tim Rensch of Rapid City entered an advisement of rights statement and presented it to retired Circuit Judge John Brown. Rensch says there… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- A major storm moving across the middle of the country will bring a variety of weather to the northern plains into next week. Samantha Carr at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says some places could see heavy rain. Carr says there will be strong gusty winds with the storm. Carr… Read more »