HARTFORD, S.D.(KELO)- A Hartford Chiropractor has been arrested for Rape & sexual contact with a Child. Joel Martens was booked Monday evening and has been known to work with a number of student athletes in the area. Sergeant Zachary Cegelske (Se-Gel-ski) with the charge details. The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s office is interested in any information… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has taken the reins in prosecuting a Watertown murder case. Jackley was in court Tuesday as a motions hearing was held in the case of 43 year-old Jeremiah Peacemaker of Watertown. He’s charged with First Degree Murder in the September 2020 death of 28 year-old Kendra Owen. The… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 26th between the hours of 8:45 pm and 1:00 am.  West Nile Virus has been identified in Aberdeen and city officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.  You can reduce the… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Community Bankers across the region have little confidence in the strength of the economy in coming months. That’s among the findings of a survey of bankers in our ten-state region by Creighton University. They’re also concerned about policies backed by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that would encourage bank mergers and acquisitions. Economics Professor… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DakotaNewsNow)- Preliminary matters were among the initial discussions during the evidentiary hearing for the Navigator co2 pipeline.  PUC Commissioner Chris Nelson commented on the request for Minnehaha and Moody County’s motions for “intervention for a limited purpose.” According to Joe Kippley with the Minnehaha county commission, the request is to gain status in… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown City Council has taken another step toward dumping the city-owned Wells Fargo Bank Building on North Maple into the hands of a developer in the private sector. On Monday, the council approved the authorization to advertise and accept bids to sell the building. City Manager Amanda Mack recommended it happen through a… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–On Tuesday, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission began hearings on the Navigator Carbon Capture Pipeline. Later this fall, hearings will be held on another CO2 pipeline proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions. There have been calls by some landowners and state lawmakers for a special legislative session to deal with private property rights and… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The first state hearing for a carbon capture pipeline began Tuesday morning before the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, meeting in Ft. Pierre. The Navigator Pipeline would run into eastern South Dakota. They’re seeking a permit to build and operate the line. After more than 90-minutes of motions, several of the parties… Read more »