Station: WNAX AM

Businesses Working Through the Pandemic, Federal Programs

Businesses are still working through impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and federal programs designed to help them survive.

Lewis & Clark Regional Water System May Face Restrictions

Even as construction continues for the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, they are setting records for usage.

One Dead in Douglas County Crash

One man died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash that occurred south of Corsica.

One Dead in Meade County Crash

One person died Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash west of Union Center.

The Weekend File, Returning to School

Setting the standards for a return to school.

No Public Mandate for Wearing Face Masks

Wal-Mart has become the latest large retailer to mandate wearing masks to be able to enter their stores.

Yankton School Board Holds Special Meeting

The Yankton School Board held a special meeting Thursday night to go over plans to restart school next month and get public input.

Drought Areas Expanding Across the Northern Plains

Warm conditions over the past few weeks are contributing to the spread of drought conditions over the northern plains.

Trying to Find the Missing

South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg is expanding the state effort to find missing people

Waterways Council Pleased With House Committee Passage Of WRDA Bill

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has advanced the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 legislation and sent it…

Recent Headlines

5 days ago in Local

SOUTH DAKOTA FLU PREVENTION, STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST OFFERS INSIGHT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – With the colder weather and more time indoors, families are sharing their love…

5 days ago in Local

BILL RESTRICTS FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. (Michael Doorn / KELO News) – The House and Energy Committee passed two bills unanimously on Friday, one…

5 days ago in Local

STATE NEEDS TO SPEND $106 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS BY END OF YEAR

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota must spend $106 million in remaining pandemic relief by the…

6 days ago in Local

AS STUDENT VIOLENCE RISES, STATE WANTS DISTRICTS TO HAVE OPTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – Whether caused by the pervasiveness of social media, an increase…

6 days ago in Local

LAWMAKERS WORRY ABOUT FEASIBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY OF RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PLAN

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…