SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken’s 100 Miles in 100 Days Fitness Challenge kicks off tomorrow morning at the Downtown Levitt Band Shell. Joining the mayor in running the first mile will be former SDSU Football Coach John Stiegelmeier. Mayor TenHaken on selecting Coach Stig as this year’s special guest. For more information,… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Our regional economy is improving slightly according to a new survey of 10 Midwestern states. Creighton Unversity economist Ernie Goss says the farm sector remains steady and strong…but other areas are starting to suffer. Regional Bankers are facing some stiff challenges, but the farm customers they serve are doing well. A new survey… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- According to Codington County court documents, Watertown man Robert Hagen, 48, was arrested on March 15, 2023, for multiple sex crimes and is now facing fifty separate charges. Hagen’s charges include multiple incidents of domestic abuse, rape first-degree of an individual less than the age of thirteen, rape fourth-degree, victim thirteen but less… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature got an update on the rules for using two hundred million dollars in state and federal dollars for infrastructure development. That was part of the first bill passed by this  years session of the legislature in January. South Dakota Housing interim executive director Chas Olson… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The City of Fort Pierre is cracking down on vacation rentals. AirBnB or Vrbo type rentals are not allowed in residential areas, but a group of town residents came to this week’s Fort Pierre City Council meeting (April 17, 2023) to complain about one operating in their neighborhood. Currently, Mayor Gloria Hanson… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(A little over 4 months out before the 2023 South Dakota State Fair, planning continues as another headliner was announced as we hear from Candi Briley with the State Fair. As the 2023 State Fair grandstand liner nears completion.  Briley highlights the shows. Briley said resigning Lady A was a big step for the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- More than 800 people die in highway construction zones every year. With that in mind, state and local officials are joining with contractors is asking you to do your part for public safety. Craig Smith, the director of Operations for the state department of transportation, recalls a near miss he witnessed early… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- Construction of the DEX, Dakota Events Complex continues.  The Department of Agriculture and the South Dakota State Fair still hope for an end of June majoy completion date.  Construction delays have had an impact on the schedule, SD State Fair manager Peggy Besch has an update. Besch said crews are actively trying to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Harris Machine Company, a family–owned business headquartered in Oakes, ND, will be expanding to a new location in Aberdeen. The company uses CNC machining, robotic welding, and a highly skilled, in–house–trained workforce to provide companies, including Terex, John Deere, and Caterpillar, with high quality parts.  They currently have 150,000 square feet of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen City Manager Joe Gaa talked about what’s happening the end of this year & looking ahead to next year’s budget. Gaa explains why they are starting the process for next year’s budget now. One of the big issues coming up is staffing for the various departments. Gaa talks about this will be… Read more »