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June 21, 2024

South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation to host gala Saturday in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(DRGNews)- The annual South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation Prime Time Gala & Concert is this Saturday in Sioux Falls. South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association President Warren Symens says since hosting the first event in 2014, the Foundation has raised nearly $2.5 million ($2,416,422) for Feeding South Dakota. This year’s concert features entertainment by Parker McCollum… Read more »

June 21, 2024

Discovery Center collaborating on project to create sustainable STEM workforce for South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Discovery Center based in Pierre is a part of a research collaboration that’s been awarded nearly $8 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Discovery Center Executive Director Dr. Rhea Waldman says the funding comes from what’s called EPSCoR E-CORE RII (Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Collaborations for… Read more »

June 20, 2024

City of Aberdeen announces a precautionary boil water advisory

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The City of Aberdeen announces a precautionary boil water advisory to customers served water by the Aberdeen Public Works Department. Because of a water main break on a large diameter water pipeline, a boil water advisory has been issued. The location of the break has been identified and work is underway… Read more »

June 20, 2024

Johnson to Combat U.S. Fentanyl Crisis Fueled by the CCP

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) was named to the Fentanyl Policy Working Group within the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). “China is the ultimate source of fentanyl coming into our country, and this fentanyl crisis is fueling crime around the country,” said Johnson. “The drug and… Read more »

June 20, 2024

Trial date set for the first-degree murder case of Joseph Hoek

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) The trial date has been set… Attorney General Marty Jackley was back in court today, in the first-degree murder case of Joseph Hoek. Hoek is accused of killing Moody County Chief Deputy Ken Prorok while leading police on a high-speed chase. The trial will begin with jury selection next April…and could… Read more »

June 20, 2024

Municipal Band Concert and Melgaard Park Kids Activity canceled

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Due to inclement weather, the Municipal Band Concert and Melgaard Park Kids Activity for tonight, Thursday, June 20, 2024 have been cancelled. For further information, contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 626-7015.

June 20, 2024

CITY WIDE WATER OUTAGE

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) CITY WIDE WATER OUTAGE The City of Aberdeen is experiencing large scale water outage caused by a break in a 24” water transmission line.  City crews have pinpointed the location of the break and are working to isolate it.  Once the break is isolated water pressure should gradually improve, but until… Read more »

June 20, 2024

Senator Rounds comment on Artificial Intelligence

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- The risk…and the promise…of Artificial Intelligence. Lawmakers at the state and federal levels are working overtime to limit the dangers of A-I. At the same time, Senator Mike Rounds says the new technology may soon produce major medical breakthroughs. Senator Rounds says incorporating the speed of decision making available with A-I with Biomedical… Read more »

June 20, 2024

Economy showing decline in the Mid-America region

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Regional bankers say our economy is struggling, with readings turning more negative. Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Economy survey shows the economy in negative territory for a tenth straight month. But, Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says in the long run, the farm outlook is still bright. The report also shows farmland prices in negative… Read more »