Athlete of the Week: Papillion La Vista South’s Bryson Bahl

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - After narrowly missing the state tournament three years in a row, this year’s Titans squad, fueled by adversity, picked up the program’s first State win, plus two more, to become Class A boys basketball state champions for the first …

Mitchell to Host ‘South Dakota Spelling Bee’ Saturday

Quick, spell the word "Entrepreneur." Don't feel bad, I couldn't do it without spellcheck either. But there are several elementary and middle school students throughout South Dakota who can easily spell that word, and much more difficult …

All of South Dakota suffering drought conditions

As of March 18, 100% of South Dakota is under drought conditions, with 42% of the state under severe or extreme drought. During the same time last year, 11% of the state was experiencing drought with no areas under severe or extreme drought.  Each week, …

South Dakota braces for bird flu

On today's show... This spring, flocks returning from their winter migration will likely bring bird flu back to South Dakota. State Veterinarian Beth Thompson introduces us to the virus and shares what she's worried about this season (1:00 to 16:39 …

U.S. tourism industry will take a hit from loss of Canadian traffic. Why? Trump’s tariffs. South Dakota won’t be immune

U.S. tourism information sources are loaded these days with reports about the harsh effects we’re about to be feel from the significant loss of Canadian visitors this year. The obvious reason? President Trump’s tariffs, along Trump’s bluster and bombast …

U.S.: Winter hazards across north; heavy rainfall in south

The U.S.   Thunderstorm While storm coverage and intensity are expected to be lower compared to Thursday, a Slight Risk of Excessive Rainfall (level 2/4) is in effect as plentiful Gulf moisture will still lead to locally heavy rainfall and some …

Severe drought grips much of South Dakota

As of March 18, 2025, all of South Dakota is experiencing drought, with 42% facing severe or extreme conditions. Federal experts, who monitor various environmental factors, predict these conditions will persist for at least another month. The drought has …

Minnesota and So. Dakota Catholic school students achieve new fundraising records though raffle program

ST. PAUL, Minn., – Catholic students and staff achieved more than a million dollars in ticket sales to support their schools through the 2025 Catholic United Financial Raffle. The raffle program is just one way Catholic United Financial fulfills its vision …

Proposal to change North Dakota sessions to every year debated in Senate committee

BISMARCK – Grand Forks legislator Landon Bahl believes a proposal that would end the Legislature’s traditional biennial schedule would modernize the state’s lawmaking process while preserving the integrity of the current system. Bahl, a Republican member …

South Dakota Mines celebrates multicultural fabric that ties the student body together