PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A former state Department of Revenue employee from Pierre has been sentenced on a misdemeanor count of Misprison of a Felony. 52 year old Danielle Degenstein (deegan-stine) was investigated for knowing a coworker had forged a power of attorney document for that coworker’s own personal financial gain, but not reporting that action to… Read more »
News Year: 2025
Over 20,000 pounds of unused medications collected on Drug Take Back Day
OMAHA, N.E.(DRGNews)- The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and its partner agencies collected and safely disposed of over 20,000 pounds of unused medications from South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and North Dakota during last month’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Emily Murray with the DEA’s Omaha Division breaks down the weight of the medications collected,… Read more »
Jean Hutson appointed circuit court administrator for Fifth Judicial Circuit
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)—Edmunds County Clerk of Court Jean Hutson has been selected as the new circuit court administrator for the Fifth Judicial Circuit in Aberdeen. Hutson has worked for the Unified Judicial System since 2013 and has been involved in various committees and workgroups during her time with the courts. Hutson has a bachelor of… Read more »
Youth Baseball & Softball Registration Reminder
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Just a reminder that those interested in participating in youth baseball and softball, registrations are still being taken for the programs. Registrations after May 20 will be assessed a late fee. The summer youth baseball program is for youth going into the 3rd grade thru the age of 15. Youth softball… Read more »
Senator Thune to continue to defend Ellsworth Air Force Base
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City has come a long way in the last 20 years…and Senator John Thune says he aims to keep it going. 20 years ago the Defense Department’s Base Realignment and Closure Commission proposed closing the base. Thune says it was a gut punch for him…during his first… Read more »
Elizabeth Duffy & Nan Kelly win seats to Sioux Falls School Board
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – An incumbent and a newcomer have won seats on the Sioux Falls School Board of Education after the May 13 election. Elizabeth Duffy won 2,582 votes, earning the most votes on the ballot. Duffy is an attorney and a mother who moved to Sioux Falls in 2008 after… Read more »
#SDpreps Tuesday Scoreboard [5/13] (T&F, Tennis & Softball)
TUES SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL T&F 281 Conference Meet w/ Hitch-Tulare, Iroquois/LP, JVC, SBA, Wolsey-Wessington Full Results: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/596925/results/all GIRLS TEAM SCORES: 1st) Wolsey-Wessington (185) 2nd) Hitch-Tulare (160) 3rd) Wessington Springs (97) 4th) JVC (85) 5th) SC/Woonsocket (72) 6th) Sunshine Bible (68) 7th) Iroquois/LP (40) 8th) Highmore-Harr (36) BOYS TEAM SCORES: 1st) Wessington Springs (141) 2nd)… Read more »
Two Wolves Qualify For National Championships
Indianapolis, IN (NSUWolves.com) – The NCAA Released the 2025 Outdoor Track and Field Championships field today with two Northern State University Wolves selected. Sam Tremelling will head to his second national meet in the pole vault, while Jayden Munroe will make his NCAA debut in the long jump. The NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships are… Read more »
Elaine Klein, 86
The memorial service for Elaine Klein, 86, of Aberdeen, SD, will be 11:00am, Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home. Burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Elaine died Monday, April 14, 2025, at home in Aberdeen. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
SD High School Basketball Hall of Fame Group Announced
(PRESS RELEASE) – Two former Hanson High School graduates are among the 12 greats to be inducted into the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame during a banquet to be held on Aug. 23. Hanson High School graduates Jenny Bridge and Craig Cheeseman will be inducted into the South Dakota High School Basketball… Read more »