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WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Codington County Commissioners have authorized the signing of an engagement letter with Baird to serve as the sole managing underwriter for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds for the jail project. The decision was made during their Tuesday meeting, with Toby Morris of Colliers Securities LLC participating remotely to provide information. The… Read more »
MADISON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – As the community members of Madison began their morning, the sound of the helicopters overhead indicated the town was not going to have a normal day. Officials with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed a raid at Global Polymer Industries and Manitou Equipment. Uniformed agents escorted eight individuals suspected of working… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- The Minneapolis regional office of the FBI is the lead investigative agency into a fatal incident that occurred Tuesday in Roberts County. Law enforcement sources say one of the persons involved in the incident is “affiliated” with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department, but the person is not a conservation officer.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A former state Department of Revenue employee from Pierre has been sentenced on a misdemeanor count of Misprison of a Felony. 52 year old Danielle Degenstein (deegan-stine) was investigated for knowing a coworker had forged a power of attorney document for that coworker’s own personal financial gain, but not reporting that action to… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(DRGNews)- The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and its partner agencies collected and safely disposed of over 20,000 pounds of unused medications from South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and North Dakota during last month’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Emily Murray with the DEA’s Omaha Division breaks down the weight of the medications collected,… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)—Edmunds County Clerk of Court Jean Hutson has been selected as the new circuit court administrator for the Fifth Judicial Circuit in Aberdeen. Hutson has worked for the Unified Judicial System since 2013 and has been involved in various committees and workgroups during her time with the courts. Hutson has a bachelor of… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Just a reminder that those interested in participating in youth baseball and softball, registrations are still being taken for the programs. Registrations after May 20 will be assessed a late fee. The summer youth baseball program is for youth going into the 3rd grade thru the age of 15. Youth softball… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City has come a long way in the last 20 years…and Senator John Thune says he aims to keep it going. 20 years ago the Defense Department’s Base Realignment and Closure Commission proposed closing the base. Thune says it was a gut punch for him…during his first… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – An incumbent and a newcomer have won seats on the Sioux Falls School Board of Education after the May 13 election. Elizabeth Duffy won 2,582 votes, earning the most votes on the ballot. Duffy is an attorney and a mother who moved to Sioux Falls in 2008 after… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown School Board received an update from Patty McClemans regarding the upcoming high school graduation for the Class of 2025, as well as a special ceremony honoring Native American graduates. Graduation is scheduled for Sunday, May 25th, at 2:00 PM at the Watertown Civic Arena, with a live stream option available through… Read more »
