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Application Deadline Approaching For WHIP PLus Program

USDA Farm Service Agency officials are reminding farmers that the deadline to apply for assistance through the Wildlfire, Hurricane, Indemnity…

One Dead in Jones County Crash

One person died and another person was injured Saturday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash near Murdo.

The Weekend File, The “State of the Community”

The Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the “State of the Community” updates, usually handled at a noon meeting. Due to the pandemic, this meeting was done online.

Cold, Snowy Weekend

Snow and cold temperatures will spread across much of the area this weekend.

Mount Marty University Tracking on Strategic Plan

The name change to Mount Marty University this summer was meeting another step on their long term strategic plan.

Yankton School District Finishes First Quarter

The Yankton School District has met one of their back to school goals by successfully completing the first quarter.

SD Grant Program Deadline Extended

A grant program set up by the South Dakota legislature for small businesses and healthcare providers has extended the application deadline to next Friday.

Congress Struggling to Find Pandemic Response

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says Congress is still struggling to find a good response to the ongoing pandemic.

Above Average Missouri River Runoff

Weather conditions across the upper Missouri River basin changed rapidly this year, from very wet early on to spreading drought into the fall.

Nebraska Backtracking on Social Restrictions

Restrictions on public gatherings and crowds at sporting events have been reimposed in Nebraska as COVID-19 numbers rise again.

Recent Headlines

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

4 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…

4 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…