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Meridian Bridge in the Budget

The double deck, Meridian Bridge over the Missouri River would get more attention in the proposed five-year Capital Improvement Plan…

Interest Rate Hike Impacts

The Federal Reserve Board last week raised the prime interest rate seventy five basis points, or three quarters of a…

Flash Drought Danger

The ongoing hot and windy conditions are raising fears of a flash drought in the region. Dennis Todey, head of…

Impeachment Trial Begins

The Impeachment trial of South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg starts tomorrow in front of the Senate in Pierre. Senator…

Keeping the Lights On

With the goal of zero carbon emissions by 2050, the priority for Northwestern Energy is keeping the lights on. Chief…

The Weekend File – The Capital Improvement Plan

Welcome to the Weekend File, a public affairs presentation of WNAX News… The Yankton City Commission held a work session…

Heat Wave Could Lead to Flash Drought

The growing heat wave could be signs of what to expect in the next few weeks and mont Beth Hall,…

Nebraska State Tax Revenues Ahead of Projections

Nebraska state tax revenues are running strong, with May collections about ten percent over projections and total revenue for the…

State of South Dakota Expecting Another Budget Surplus

It looks likely that the State of South Dakota will finish the fiscal year at the end of the month…

SD Legislative Interim Committee Starts Work on Juvenile Justice

The Study Committee on Juvenile Justice of the South Dakota legislature held its first meeting Thursday in Pierre. Committee Chair,…

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