News Category: Local News

Senator Rounds comment on bill dealing with Tik Tok

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Tik Tok users aren’t happy with members of the U-S House. The House voted to ban the social media app this week because it’s owned by a Chinese company with links to the Chinese government. Senator Mike Rounds says the company’s actions in the House vote show why we should be concerned about… Read more »

Senator Rounds comment on bill dealing with Tik Tok

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Tik Tok users aren’t happy with members of the U-S House. The House voted to ban the social media app this week because it’s owned by a Chinese company with links to the Chinese government. Senator Mike Rounds says the company’s actions in the House vote show why we should be concerned about… Read more »

South Dakota Farmers Union President looks ahead to 2024 and beyond

SCOTTSDALE, A.Z.(Press Release)- At the National Farmers Union Convention held this year in Scottsdale, AZ, South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke discuss what happen at the South Dakota legislature & look ahead to the upcoming Farm Bill. The 123rd National Farmers Union Convention will be in Oklahoma City, OK in 2025.

South Dakota Farmers Union President looks ahead to 2024 and beyond

SCOTTSDALE, A.Z.(Press Release)- At the National Farmers Union Convention held this year in Scottsdale, AZ, South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke discuss what happen at the South Dakota legislature & look ahead to the upcoming Farm Bill. The 123rd National Farmers Union Convention will be in Oklahoma City, OK in 2025.

Sports betting delivers a new jackpot for Deadwood casinos

DEADWOOD, S.D.(SD NewsWatch)- More than two years after being approved by South Dakota voters, sports betting has become a multi-million dollar new business for Deadwood casinos and has fundamentally changed the gaming industry there. Here is South Dakota News Watch reporter Bart Pfankuch with a report.(1:37)  For more on this topic, go online to SDNewsWatch.org.

Sports betting delivers a new jackpot for Deadwood casinos

DEADWOOD, S.D.(SD NewsWatch)- More than two years after being approved by South Dakota voters, sports betting has become a multi-million dollar new business for Deadwood casinos and has fundamentally changed the gaming industry there. Here is South Dakota News Watch reporter Bart Pfankuch with a report.(1:37)  For more on this topic, go online to SDNewsWatch.org.

Advocacy group suing Noem over ‘Smile Texas’ posts

PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem now faces a federal lawsuit over her five-minute video promoting a Texas dental firm she posted this week on social media accounts. Travelers United filed the consumers-protection action on Wednesday in the federal court of Washington, D.C. Noem has accounts on Truth Social, Facebook, X and Instagram. The… Read more »

Advocacy group suing Noem over ‘Smile Texas’ posts

PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem now faces a federal lawsuit over her five-minute video promoting a Texas dental firm she posted this week on social media accounts. Travelers United filed the consumers-protection action on Wednesday in the federal court of Washington, D.C. Noem has accounts on Truth Social, Facebook, X and Instagram. The… Read more »

South Dakota seeking death penalty for Joseph Hoek

FLANDREAU, S.D.(KELO)- The state is seeking the death penalty against Joseph Hoek. Hoek is accused of intentionally running down Moody County Chief Deputy Kenneth Prorok during a high speed chase. Attorney general Marty Jackley cited two of the statutory aggravating circumstances, where at least one is required to seek the death penalty. Hoek’s next court… Read more »

South Dakota seeking death penalty for Joseph Hoek

FLANDREAU, S.D.(KELO)- The state is seeking the death penalty against Joseph Hoek. Hoek is accused of intentionally running down Moody County Chief Deputy Kenneth Prorok during a high speed chase. Attorney general Marty Jackley cited two of the statutory aggravating circumstances, where at least one is required to seek the death penalty. Hoek’s next court… Read more »

South Dakota DCI helping with Colorado case

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota’s Division of Criminal Investigation is helping to untangle 15 years worth of Colorado Crime Lab work. A former Colorado crime lab scientist is accused of mishandling DNA testing in 650 cases. Attorney General Marty Jackley says South Dakota’s crime lab has a strong national reputation and was asked to review those… Read more »

South Dakota DCI helping with Colorado case

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota’s Division of Criminal Investigation is helping to untangle 15 years worth of Colorado Crime Lab work. A former Colorado crime lab scientist is accused of mishandling DNA testing in 650 cases. Attorney General Marty Jackley says South Dakota’s crime lab has a strong national reputation and was asked to review those… Read more »

SD Health Department to introduce NEXUS SD

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota Health Department is rolling out a new system that will place Health information at your fingertips…no matter where you live. NEXUS SD is being rolled out to partner organizations this week. NEXUS Director Rachel Sehr says it will also be available for the public in the future. The NEXUS SD… Read more »

SD Health Department to introduce NEXUS SD

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota Health Department is rolling out a new system that will place Health information at your fingertips…no matter where you live. NEXUS SD is being rolled out to partner organizations this week. NEXUS Director Rachel Sehr says it will also be available for the public in the future. The NEXUS SD… Read more »

Bow Wow Boogie coming Saturday March 30th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Humane Society will be hosting the Bow Wow Boogie on Saturday, March 30th to help raise funds for the Humane Society.  Board member Mona Smith provided a preview. She talks about the itinerary for the event. Smith talks about those who maybe interested in showing pictures for the slide show… Read more »

Bow Wow Boogie coming Saturday March 30th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Humane Society will be hosting the Bow Wow Boogie on Saturday, March 30th to help raise funds for the Humane Society.  Board member Mona Smith provided a preview. She talks about the itinerary for the event. Smith talks about those who maybe interested in showing pictures for the slide show… Read more »

Governor Noem signs bill to fund Center for Quantum Information Science and Technology into law

MADISON, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 45, which funds the establishment of a Center for Quantum Information Science and Technology. You can find a photo of the bill signing here. “South Dakota is continuing to be a leader in emerging technology,” said Governor Noem. “This center will combine numerous fields… Read more »

Governor Noem signs bill to fund Center for Quantum Information Science and Technology into law

MADISON, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 45, which funds the establishment of a Center for Quantum Information Science and Technology. You can find a photo of the bill signing here. “South Dakota is continuing to be a leader in emerging technology,” said Governor Noem. “This center will combine numerous fields… Read more »

Akaska Development Corporation looking to help cattle producers in Texas

AKASKA, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Akaska Development Corporation is coordinating the transportation to get hay and feed donations from South Dakota to cattle producers in Texas devastated by recent wildfires. Texas Rancher Billy Hall says they’re doing what they can to manage the herds and resources they have left. Hall says some people have been able to… Read more »

Akaska Development Corporation looking to help cattle producers in Texas

AKASKA, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Akaska Development Corporation is coordinating the transportation to get hay and feed donations from South Dakota to cattle producers in Texas devastated by recent wildfires. Texas Rancher Billy Hall says they’re doing what they can to manage the herds and resources they have left. Hall says some people have been able to… Read more »