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Finding a Plan to Battle Inflation

With inflation now running at over nine percent, the Federal Reserve Board is considering another substantial jump in interest rates…

Dealing with Illegal Drugs & Offenders

Illegal drugs continue to be a problem across South Dakota but there are differences of opinion on how to address…

Slowly Improving James River Water Quality

Improving the flow and water quality of the James River is a slow process. Dave Bartel, Manager of the James…

The Weekend File – The Yankton City Commission and Ducks, Geese, Turtles and a Tree….

Welcome to the Weekend File, a public affairs presentation of WNAX News…. A major rebuild of Westside Park in Yankton…

Water Supply Falling Short

A combination of hot, dry weather and supply chain issues are causing problems for a large water delivery system. Troy…

988 Hotline Goes Online This Weekend

A new three digit dialing code, 988, will launch tomorrow (Saturday) in South Dakota, connecting those experiencing mental health distress…

Yankton College Legacy Lives On

The official opening of the Yankton College Alumni and Educational Center was held Thursday at the Mead Building Historical Center.…

SD University Presidents Told to “Dream Big”

The South Dakota Board of Regents told university presidents to “dream big” during their annual planning session this spring. South…

One Dead in Brown County Crash

A 50-year-old female has died as a result of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Monday, July 11, 2022,…

Names Released in Jones County Fatal Crash

A Clarkson, Mich., woman has been identified as the person who died in a one-vehicle crash on Sunday, July 3,…

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