WASHINGTOn, D.C.(Press Release) – On Friday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) congratulated Zach and Katie Peterson of Aberdeen for being selected as South Dakota’s 2023 Angels in Adoption honorees. “Adoption is a beautiful and selfless decision,” said Johnson. “The Peterson family’s story is no exception. I’m proud to recognize them as the 2023 Angels in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a couple who had been blocked from building a house in Day County. In an opinion publicly released Thursday, the state’s highest court said that the 30-day period for an appeal ran out before the Day County Board of Adjustment reconsidered a… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KCCR)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds helped open a Congressional hearing on the impact of artificial intelligence on the nation’s banking industry this week.  Rounds says the nation’s banking industry is at  the beginning of a journey of monumental change. Rounds says the banking industry is struggling to keep fraudsters and cyberhackers at bay.… Read more »

PRESHO, S.D.(KCCR)- Presho is a small town looking for big things from its gravel-runwayed municipal airport.  The city requested the South Dakota Aeronautics Commission put the airfield on the state’s Aviation System Plan.  John Becker with the Department of Transportation says Covid-19 grant funding opened the door for Presho to seek Airport Improvement Grant funding.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Denver Air Connection is in the middle of a two-year Essential Air Service contract to provide commercial air service to Denver, Colorado and Minneapolis starting at the end of November.  Denver Air was the only airline to seek Pierre’s E-A-S service.  Pierre Mayor Steve Harding say the next bid may be more competitive.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Winners of the second annual Top 4 Under 40 were announced Thursday, September 14 during the ABBY Awards event at the Dakota Event Center. They include: Aaron Smith, Aberdeen Wings Ashley Hansen, Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center Fallon Helm, Revive Day Spa Kerry Konda, Aberdeen School District 6-1 Top 4 Under 40… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Winners of the 29th annual ABBY Awards were announced Thursday, September 21 during the event at the Dakota Event Center. The ABBY Awards program is hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Diplomat Committee. It recognizes outstanding businesses and organizations in Aberdeen and the surrounding area. All the awards, except… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Sunday is the Walk to end Alzheimer’s event.  South Dakota Alzheimer’s Association Executive Director Leslie Morrow provides a preview. This year for the first time it will take place at Anderson Park in downtown Aberdeen rather than Wylie Park.  Morrow explains why. Morrow explains the five different colors of pinwheel flowers that’s… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Little by little, the Emerald Ash Borer is leaving its mark in the region. The bugs are killing ash trees. City Urban forestry Specialist Brian Peterson says property owners need to consider their options. Peterson says the city recently cut down a dead ash tree in Sherman Park that was heavily infested.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It’s a project that could address a lack of fresh food in South Dakota’s Indian Reservatoins. South Dakota BioTech/BioRise won a $150-thousand dollar grant from the Small Business Administration. Joni Ekstrum, the CEO of BioTech/BioRise, says the partnership enables the non-profit to partner with groups on Tribal lands to produce and distribute… Read more »