Station: WNAX AM

SD Congressman Dusty Johnson Using Social Media Attacks For Fundraising

Representative Elise Stefanik of New York was a strong defender of President Trump during the initial impeachment hearings before the Intelligence Committee. Because of that she was widely attacked on social media.

SD Legislators Hear Update on Drug Overdoses & Treatment Options

The interim Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature met Monday in Pierre.

Interim Industrial Hemp Committee Agrees on Legislation

The interim Industrial Hemp Committee of the South Dakota legislature wrapped up their work by passing a draft bill that would allow farmers to plant and transport hemp.

South Dakota Soybean Growers To Talk Ag Economy And Trade At Ag Outlook Meeting

The South Dakota Soybean Association is holding their Annual Ag Outlook and Trade Show on Wednesday and Thursday in Sioux…

Another Strong Month for Yankton City Sales Taxes

The strong sales tax year is apparently continuing for the City of Yankton.

FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Center in Yankton

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened a disaster recovery center in Yankton

James River Expected to Flood Again Next Spring

The James River in eastern South Dakota is still above flood stage along most of its length and there may be a repeat next year.

ACE Awaiting EPA Decision On RFS Rule Following Comment Period

The public comment period on the Environmental Protection Agency’s supplemental RFS rule closed on Friday. Now what happens? American Coalition…

Nebraska Farmers Union Members To Talk Taxes And Farm Economy At State Convention

Nebraska Farmers Union members will be holding their 106th state convention Friday and Saturday in Norfolk. President John Hansen says…

Nebraska Farm Group Economist Sees Positives In USDA Farm Income Projections

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now forecasting U.S. net farm income for 2019 is at $92.5 billion, up $8.5…

Recent Headlines

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

5 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…

5 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…