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August 26, 2024

Governor Noem commute sentence for Renee Eckes

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- Governor Kristi Noem has approved the commutation of Renee Eckes’ life sentence. Eckes, now 43, was involved in the murder of David Bauman over 25 years ago. She appeared before the South Dakota Pardons and Paroles Board in July and is set to be released from the South Dakota Women’s Prison in… Read more »

August 23, 2024

Joe Bauer has been found

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Great news, Joe was found. He was found safe and sound inside a garage in his neighborhood. We want to extend our sincere thanks to the community for your help in looking for Joe and spreading awareness. Multiple agencies helped search, including Refuge Retreat Staff, Brown County Emergency Management and CERT, Aberdeen… Read more »

August 22, 2024

Fatal shooting reported in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A Sioux Falls youth is dead and two people are charged in an early morning shooting near 7th and Summit earlier this week. Police Lieutenant Aaron Neiberg (NYE-berg) identified 33-year old Savannah Randle as the first suspect. The second suspect is a juvenile, so officials can’t release any information on those charges.… Read more »

August 22, 2024

South Dakota Supreme Court rule on CO2 survey lawsuit

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The South Dakota Supreme Court said Thursday Summit Carbon Solutions has not demonstrated that it is a common carrier “holding itself out to the general public as transporting a commodity for hire.” The opinion stems from an earlier summary judgment by the circuit court which determined SCS’s proposed carbon dioxide… Read more »

August 22, 2024

District 1 candidates Tamara Lesnar & Josh Dennert express opposition to Referred Law 21

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last Saturday, the South Dakota Farmers Union hosted a candidate forum addressing farm related issues.  One of the topics discussed was the issue of eminent domain that could be addressed during the 2025 legislative session.  One of the candidate not invited to the forum was District 1 House Candidate Tamara(Ta-Mar-a) Lesnar.  Lesnar responded… Read more »

August 22, 2024

Gov. Noem appoints Joe Fiala as GOED Commissioner

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)– On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem appointed Joe Fiala as the Commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). “Joe has been a great member of our economic development team for years. He has helped build the strongest jobs market in America, and we’ll keep that work going with him as our… Read more »

August 22, 2024

City of Madison now part of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System

MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- It took over 30 years and plenty of patience, but Madison City leaders say it’s worth the wait. The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is celebrating the connection of Madison to its system. Madison is the last South Dakota city to connect to Lewis & Clark. But, Executive Director Troy Larson says… Read more »