The Public Works Department will resume fall and winter hours, 8 AM to 5 PM, beginning Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  Residents are reminded to have their garbage out for pickup by 8:00 AM on their normal garbage day. Residents are reminded that sweeping starts in the early morning and continues through the afternoon of the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Labor Day Holiday observance on Monday, September 4th, 2023, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 5th. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown Regional Airport has released a proposal request for a new car rental company. Deputy Mayor/Councilman Randy Tupper. Proposals will be accepted until September 20, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. It also states, “Since the Watertown Regional Airport recently gained non-hub primary airport status, it is required to have an Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown United Way and several community members gathered at Montgomery’s Furniture for a well-attended 2023 – 2024 “Be the Change” Fundraising Campaign Kickoff. United Way Board President/Watertown Police Department Assistant Chief Ryan Remmers took a moment to recognize the board for their support. Host and the President of Montgomery’s Furniture Eric Sinclair. Sinclair… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A 2-year sentencing in the South Dakota State Penitentiary with a one-year suspension was imposed today in the case involving former Henry School District teacher Shanna Ries regarding the plea agreement she entered on July 26, 2023, pleading guilty to the charge of Sexual Contact with a Child under 18 by a Person… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota State Fair runs through Labor Day weekend. Attorney General Marty Jackley will be there with some valuable advice. The Attorney General’s efforts on protecting citizens from scams goes beyond the fair with the creation of a Consumer Alert email service. You can email or call the Attorney General’s office to… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The search for a starter home is getting tougher in South Dakota due to rising home prices and interest rates. The SDSU Ness School of Management and Economics put the spotlight on the problem with its Land and Lending Conference in Sioux Falls. Keynote speaker Shane Phillips, an author and urban planner… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Rent is going up nationwide, and South Dakota is one of the states where it’s going up the most.  Jon Leckie is with rent.com, which conducted the study. He says their study found that South Dakota’s rent has increased more than any other state. That 26 percent increase comes out to just over… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- They’re calling on Congress to deal with a shortage of prescription drugs. Governor Kristi Noem and ten other governors signed off on a letter to congressional leaders. State Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt says the shortage of important drugs affects the entire nation. Magstadt says even common prescription drugs that have been around a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Petitions calling for the legalization of recreational marijuana are likely to hit the streets soon in South Dakota. Attorney General Marty Jackley has issued his explanation of the proposed ballot measure. He says this one would not change state laws on medical marijuana. With the official explanation completed, Jackley says petitions will probably… Read more »