PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Adjustments are being made to the plans to redevelop the area where Pierre’s old city hall building used to be. While giving a budget request presentation during Tuesday’s Pierre City Commission meeting, Commissioner Vona Johnson asked Pierre Economic Development Corporation COO Jim Protexter for an update on the Hegg Companies project. Johnson then… Read more »
News Year: 2024
#SDpreps Scoreboard From TUES (8/27)
TUES SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Volleyball Brookings 3 (23-25, 23, 19-25, 22, 10) Aberdeen Central 2 Northwestern 3 (21-25, 17, 21, 18) – Ashley Haven 18K. Brooklyn Satter 10K. Ella Boekelheide 41set ast & 19d. Aberdeen Roncalli 1 Leola/Fred 0 Britton-Hecla 3 (18, 23, 21) Florence/Henry 3 (23-25, 19, 24, 21-25, 13) –… Read more »
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce opposes IM28
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted last week to oppose Initiated Measure 28. This is the Consumable Tax Measure which will be on the November ballot. IM28 would prohibit a state sales tax on anything sold for human consumption, except alcoholic beverages or prepared food. In August, the… Read more »
South Dakota State Fair to honor veterans
HURON, S.D.(KXLG)- The South Dakota State Fair is preparing to honor veterans, military personnel, and their families with a series of special weekly events. A highlight of the fair will be the “Salute to Veterans” program, scheduled for Thursday, August 29th, at 10:30 AM on the Northwestern Energy Freedom Stage. Colonel Stacy Kooistra, a distinguished… Read more »
Senator Rounds address A.I.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota Legislators are working to protect our youth from the dangers of Artificial Intelligence. Former Governor, now Senator Mike Rounds has come alongside the study committee. Rounds is viewed as a leader on the issue in Washington. He says South Dakota is in a good position to get a jump on… Read more »
Sports Hub 8/27/24: Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots Football w/Tom Salmen
The Sports Hub: Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 “The Jump” – Building a culture and foundation is key in football; NFL pranks, & 48-hours away from NSU football Hitchcock-Tulare head football coach Tom Salmen joins the program. The polls are out for #SDPreps football, soccer and volleyball. #SDPreps Volleyball gets underway tonight with an array of matches.… Read more »
Report of gunfire leads to standoff in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Tuesday shortly after midnight, Aberdeen police officers responded to a report of a gunshot in the back yard of a residence located the 1700 blk of 9th Ave SW. Responding officers contained the area and began communications with a person who was upset. Other occupants of the home were able to… Read more »
City of Aberdeen accepting sealed bids for 2024-2025 Snow Removal Services
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The City of Aberdeen South Dakota is accepting sealed bids for 2024-2025 Snow Removal Services. Bids will be opened and read on September 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the 3rd floor conference room at City Hall 123 Lincoln Street South. The link for the download of the complete bid packet… Read more »
Lonna Carroll pleads not guilty in court Tuesday
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A former South Dakota Department of Social Services employee has pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing an estimated $1.8 million in state and federal funds from the department’s Child Protection Services, where she had control of the funds. 68 year old Lonna Carroll of Algona, Iowa, entered the plea Tuesday in Hughes… Read more »
NSU to celebrate Constituion Day on September 17th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University will mark the 237th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 2024. Carl Perry with the Aberdeen Exchange Club talks about at Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting. “September 17 is Constitution Day, and Northern State University will commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution, which occurred on September… Read more »