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PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Some hard decisions ahead. That’s the caution offered by state Senator Ernie Otten. He co-chairs the legislature’s appropriations committee and says the upcoming ten percent cut in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families won’t be the last difficult decision the committee faces. There are about 25-hundred South Dakota families on the Temporary Assistance program.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Happening now, the Aberdeen Fire Rescue will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: Railroad Tracks N. to 15th Ave. NE Between Dakota St. & N. Roosevelt St. The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure changes, and in some instances the water will be… Read more »
SOUTH DAKOTA(KWAT)- Over half of South Dakota’s land mass is no longer considered to be in any level of drought. The weekly drought monitor map shows all areas up and down the Interstate 29 corridor, and a large chunk of northwest South Dakota drought-free. The Drought Monitor shows 61-percent of the state has adequate soil… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) – A death due to the West Nile virus (WNV) has been reported in South Dakota. The South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH) wrote in a press release that as of July 23, in South Dakota, there have been three human cases in Brookings, Marshall and Spink County. Of these three… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED: Weather permitting, beginning at approximately 7am Friday, July 25th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for asphalt patching: 7th Ave. SE From West edge of Montgomery’s Furniture driveway going west 175 feet The road is scheduled to be closed til 5pm or until finished. Motorists are advised… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns South Dakotans impacted by recent severe weather to be careful of transit vendors offering to do storm repairs. “In the aftermath of severe weather, scammers often prey on vulnerable homeowners with promises of quick and cheap repairs,” said Attorney General Jackley. “We urge residents to… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up beginning Friday at Central Park is the 3rd annual Pauer of Music Festival. Alex Bartlett with Pauer Sound provides a preview and he starts by dedicating the upcoming to festival to Scott Sauer who passed away back in October of 2024. Bartlett runs down the feature acts each night and their… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to ensure generational security of the southern border. The Furthering American Security by Tempering Environmental Regulations (FASTER) Act would require future administrations to maintain and enhance the border wall and border technology. “While House Republicans and President Trump have taken historic action… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is just over a week away, but Sturgis Police are already in preparation mode. Sturgis Police Chief Geody Vandewater says they are finalizing their staffing for the upcoming 85th event. Vandewater says the group rides and escorts keep them busy during Rally week. And, Vandewater says police expect… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELOLAND)- Earlier this week, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he will endorse Senator Mike Rounds for re-election. Senator Rounds acknowledge the endorsement and thank the President. Candidates, Democrat Julian Beaudion and Independent Brian Bengs have now responded to this endorsement. Brian Bengs: “When President Trump wanted tax cuts for billionaires… Read more »
