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May 12, 2025

Aberdeen Christian Commencement planned for Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)-  Families and friends are invited to join us for our graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 17th at 10:00am in the ACS Gym.  Doors opening at 9:00am. 14 students are schedule to graduate on Saturday.

May 12, 2025

Aberdeen Central Commencement planned for Sunday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On Sunday, May 18, 339 students will graduate from Aberdeen Central High School. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. in the CHS Golden Eagles Arena. Doors open for ticket holders only at noon; doors will open to the public at 1 p.m. This year’s valedictorian is Aglaia Ramey, and co-salutatorians… Read more »

May 12, 2025

Train derailment near Blunt Sunday

BLUNT, S.D.(DRGNews)- State Highway 14 in Hughes County was reopened to traffic around 8pm Sunday following a mid-afternoon train derailment near a grain elevator in Blunt. Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan says several train cars derailed, blocking both the east and west bound lanes of Highway 14. As a result, traffic was rerouted for approximately… Read more »

May 11, 2025

City Council Candidate Forum planned for Monday, May 12th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters of the Aberdeen Area invite you to attend a Candidate Forum with candidates running for Aberdeen City Council in the Southwest and Southeast Districts. The forum will be on Monday, May 12th starting at 5:30 pm and ending at… Read more »

May 11, 2025

Noem receives honorary degree while protesters gather at Dakota State

MADISON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Dakota State University hosted its commencement ceremonies on Saturday to celebrate the graduating class of 2025. The attendance of one of their honored guests, former South Dakota Governor and current Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, sparked protests in Madison. Leading up to graduation weekend, there was still… Read more »

May 9, 2025

Hunter Roberts discuss potential impacts of tariffs to South Dakota ag

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- In the past few months, the United States federal government has levied tariffs on a variety of products from multiple countries. Some of those tariffs have been raised, some lowered and some postponed while negotiations take place. With South Dakota located in the middle of the country, the impact of implementing tariffs can… Read more »

May 9, 2025

Joseph Hoek to add third attorney to defense team

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The man accused of murdering Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorock was back in court Thursday. A Moody County judge approved a motion allowing Joseph Hoek(Hook) to add a third attorney to his defense team. The prosecution is watching closely amid concerns Hoek’s defense could pursue an insanity plea. Attorney General Marty Jackley… Read more »

May 9, 2025

Update on the Spring Creek resort

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department is not ready to give up on the Spring Creek resort.  Parks and Recreation Division Director Jeff VanMeeteren says the department did not get any proposals following a second request for prospectus to operate the restaurant. Earlier this year officials said if the got no… Read more »