SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A shortage of childcare openings cost the state of South Dakota 150-million dollars in lost economic opportunity in 2022. The City hired the Woods-Fuller law firm as a consultant to search for solutions. They’re proposing three solutions…which include tax credits, zoning and licensing changes…and direct financial assistance from the city and businesses.… Read more »
News Year: 2024
#SDpreps Scoreboard (9/24) [VB, Golf & Tennis]
TUES SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Volleyball Huron Tigers 0 Aberdeen Central 3 (19, 17, 19) – Lauryn Burckhard 14K. + 2SA. Kamdyn Borge 11K. Kennadi Withers 10K. Aberdeen Christian 3 (23, 15, 15) – Knights improve to 10-5 on the season. [won 4 of last 5]. Waubay/Summit 0 Warner 3 (23-25, 15, 19, 12)… Read more »
Stage One Water Use Restrictions in Aberdeen lifted effective immediately
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) UPDATE: The Stage One Water Use Restrictions have been lifted starting immediately. The No Watering Restriction between 11am and 5pm is still in place, however. The City of Aberdeen would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during this time.
600 block of South Arch Street closed Wednesday for curb & gutter repair
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting,beginning at 8am on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for curb & gutter repair: 600 Block of S. Arch St. The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm Friday, September 27th or until finished. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »
Fort Pierre man sentenced for sexual exploitation of a minor
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A 66 year old man from Fort Pierre was sentenced to five years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary, with one year suspended, during a court hearing this week at the Stanley County Courthouse in Fort Pierre. Stanley County State’s Attorney Tom Maher says the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor charge against… Read more »
Senator Thune addresses farm issues & and the war in Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO & KMIT)- He says Agriculture needs a new direction in the U-S. Senator John Thune says the last 3 1/2 years have been tough on American Farmers. The Agriculture Trade deficit will hit 30-billion dollars this year, and is expected to be 42-billion next year. Senator Thune’s comments came in an appearance on… Read more »
South Dakotan’s recognized with 2024 Governor’s Award
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Women from Fort Pierre and Onida are two of the people or employers in South Dakota being recognized for their contributions toward ensuring individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities for employment. Eric Weiss (why-sss) is the Director of the Division of Rehabilitation Services for the state Department of Human Services. He says they… Read more »
Abortion case pushed to December
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) – The next hearing for the case against Amendment G, the abortion rights ballot measure, has been pushed to December, with no trial date in sight. “… This matter will not be completed before the election,” Judge John Pekas said in an email to both the plaintiff, Life Defense Fund, and… Read more »
Aberdeen Exchange Club awards the youth of Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Exchange Club held their meeting Monday. District 3 Senator-elect Carl Perry, whose also a member of the club inform the Brown County Commission about awards given to the young people of Aberdeen.(1:22)
Brown County Commission heard request on funding for Brown County Treatment Association
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday heard request for funding from the Brown County Treatment Association. President Justin Scott talks about what the treatment court is about. Scott explains what the association will use the funding for. Scott talks about what the association is requesting. Scott discuss where the money is coming from… Read more »