SPEARFISH, S.D.(KBHB) – Hail the size of golf balls and up to three inches of rain hit Spearfish late Friday afternoon, resulting in wide spread flooding. The heavy rain inundated area creeks and streams, including Spearfish Creek, prompting a flash flood warning from the National Weather Service. There were reports of street flooding and some… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Secretary of State office held their initial Summer Study meeting on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. The group discussed South Dakota election processes and established clear expectations for post-election audits, with a focus on discerning feasible applications to the elections process to enhance public transparency and accountability. Twenty individuals… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The money should begin to flow by August. That’s the hope of state officials for $200-million dollars approved by the Legislature and Governor Noem this year. The money will be used for infrastructure, to encourage housing development. State Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree of Madison says everyone wanted to money sooner, but… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Thunderstorms are building west of Sioux Falls…and the timing couldn’t be better. The national Weather Service says drought conditions have been spreading in recent days. Farmers like Jason Hofer of Bridgewater are hoping the storms arrive in time to save the crop. Hofer says it will take a good two-inch rain to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week at their fiscal year end banquet, the folks from Safe Harbor received a surprise at the end of their event.  A $25,000 check from First Interstate Bank. Executive Director with Safe Harbor, Gina Karst: Karst talked about how Safe Harbor was nominated by our local First Interstate Bank. Karst talks where… Read more »

BOWDLE, S.D.(Aberdeen Insiders)- Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25. Variety of events planned daily, including bull-riding on Friday at 5:30 p.m. and RetroActive Street Dance at 9 p.m. Saturday events include an 8 a.m. color run, 11 a.m. parade, bean bag tournament at noon. Live music by Remit Fire Gospel Band at 1 p.m.,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Aquatic Center is hosting a Special Needs Swim Event this Saturday, June 24.  This event, which will be sensory friendly and available for all children and adults with special needs, will run from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.  Cost for the event is $6.00 per swimmer with no charge for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University has been authorized by the South Dakota Board of Regents to start a new nursing program that will address critical workforce needs for the community, region and state. Northern plans to develop a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program starting in fall 2024, following approval this week by the South Dakota Board of Regents. This new program will provide students a pathway to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On June 22, 2023 at around 1:40pm, Aberdeen City, Aberdeen Rural, & Columbia Fire Departments were dispatched to the Country Aire Estates residential division for a reported garage fire. Aberdeen Fire Rescue arrived to find an unattached, single stall garage fully engulfed that contained lawn equipment, other residential items and a restored… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews & KJJQ)- This week marks the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair. That case cleared the way for the state to collect sales taxes on mail order purchases. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says it remains a major victory for small business. He represented South… Read more »