Akaska News

In a moment, life can take a dramatic turn and change forever as did Mike Hirsch's last month when the Java farmer and rancher lost the majority of his right hand in a farming accident.

Communities several miles upstream of the Oahe Dam are still feeling the effects of flooding on the Missouri.

Eds: APNewsNow. This story is part of AP's general news and sports services. PIERRE, S.D. The small town of Akaska in north-central South Dakota will see a big jump in population this week when the town of a few dozen residents hosts the South Dakota Walleye Classic and Festival.

Several tornadoes touched down in north central and northeastern South Dakota Friday night as a supercell thunderstorm made its way across the area, dropping golf-ball size hail in some areas and dumping enough rain to create a flash flood warning.

An Akaska, SD woman is upset tonight after her dog was shot multiple times with a .22 caliber pistol.