WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Hardee’s fast food restaurant at the intersection of U.S. Highways 212 and 81 in Watertown has closed. A sign posted on the establishment’s door Monday morning read, “This location has closed. Thank you to all of our loyal patrons and Guests.” A U-Haul truck was parked next to the building, and workers… Read more »
News Year: 2023
Weekend shooting reported near Red Owl
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office says they are investigating a weekend shooting involving a hunter. Sheriff Pat West says at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, the Meade County Sheriff’s Office Responded to an area north of Red Owl, SD, for a report of a hunter who had been shot. Deputies arrived and… Read more »
Monday marks ten year anniversary of Rachel Cyriacks disappearance
PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT)- It was ten years ago Monday when a Woonsocket woman went missing, and she has yet to be found. Rachel Cyriacks (Seer-icks) was last known to be traveling to Huron when she disappeared on November 13th, 2013. Her husband, Brad, told investigators that she picked him up in the Huron area. Rachel has… Read more »
Smart Scammers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Smart devices may not be smart enough to out-smart scammers. Voice detection technology is being duped by phone scammers. Jessi Schmidt with the Better Business Bureau… Schmidt suggests going directly to a company’s website and clicking on “contact us.”
Sioux Falls Amazon Fulfillment Center Employs Robots
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The massive Amazon fulfillment Center in Sioux Falls is on the move… It employs thousands of people…and a few robots. Jodi Schwan from sioux Falls Business tells us about “Kermit”… Amazon is now employs around 2500 humans.
Lawmakers Examining Medicaid Expansion Numbers
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – Lawmakers are examining Medicaid Expansion numbers, which have been lagging in South Dakota. Representative Linda Duba of Sioux Falls expressed concern about the high number of people who lost Medicaid coverage after the COVID emergency ended. Social Services Secretary Matt Althoff says department specialists work hard to make sure people get… Read more »
Legislature’s Appropriations Committee Federal Funds Update
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – The Legislature’s Appropriations Committee is taking another run through the numbers before the 2024 Legislative Session. The Committee just finished hearing the progress of spending Federal money from COVID relief. The state received 975-million dollars. All but 105-million of that has been spoken for, and Jim Terwilliger of the Bureau of… Read more »
Fate of Walworth County solar farm in jeopardy as setback proposal moves forward
MOBRIDGE, S.D.(The Dakota Scout)- The future of a planned solar farm in north-central South Dakota could be in question as proposed regulations that have the backing of project opponents inch ahead. The Walworth County Commission this week, acting as the county’s zoning board, gave preliminary approval to a proposed ordinance that would establish a 1,000-foot… Read more »
Winterfest coming up this weekend
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The 45th Annual Winterfest will be held at the Aberdeen Civic Arena, 203 S. Washington Street in Aberdeen, SD on Saturday and Sunday, November 18-19. Hours on Saturday are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This holiday tradition is free attend. Winterfest features handcrafted… Read more »
#SDpreps Scoreboard + Regional College Scoreboard (11/10-11/12)
FRI SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Football 11B Title Hot Springs 13 – Colin Iverson 3-5 102y TD & INT. Cameron Maciejewski 17car. 99y TD. Elk-Point Jeff 7 – Keaton Gale 8-18 112y 2INT. 11A Title West Central 6 – Caden Alfson 2-5 16y INT. Dell Rapids 42 – Jack Henry 9-13 144y 5TD & 0INT.… Read more »