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Summer study on property taxes to meet Tuesday

August 12, 2024

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Is it just a review of procedures, or could we see property tax cuts in South Dakota? Sioux Falls City Councilor David Barranco (buh-RANK-oh) is keeping close tabs on a Legislative Committee that studying the issue. That committee meets again Tuesday. Barranco has high hopes property tax payers will see some relief.… Read more »

Childcare crisis hits home in Codington County

August 12, 2024

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- At last week’s Codington County Commissioner meeting, Sara Foust, the Codington County Community Service Director, shed light on the pressing issue of childcare in the community. With working parents struggling to find affordable and accessible childcare options, the county faces a significant challenge. Foust explains more to the Commissioners. Foust shares some… Read more »

75th Sturgis Rally Preparations

Race planned for Sunday in Sturgis in jeopardy because of weather

August 9, 2024

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council will need to meet in special session Saturday because the threat of rain may postpone Sunday’s inaugural Sturgis TT flat track race. Sturgis Director of Communications of Deb Holland says in their final contract with A.F.T. Events, Monday was designated as rain date should Sunday’s races get rained… Read more »

Wildfire risk in South Dakota

August 9, 2024

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- It’ summer, hot and despite a wet June the danger of fire is high.  Patty Cormeir (Core-meyer) Director of the Maine Forest Service talks about the danger of wildfires across the country, including those caused from farm machinery here in South Dakota. Wildfires have consequences that go beyond the threat to people and… Read more »

Smokey the Bear turns 80 this year

August 9, 2024

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The wildfire prevention campaign was authorized on August 9, 1944, but Smokey the Bear wasn’t revealed to the public until October 10 of that year when artist Albert Staehle (Stay- lee) unveiled his rendition of the character.  Vice President of the Ad Council Tracy Danicich (Dan-e-chich) explains: While the character of a bear… Read more »

Aberdeen Aquatic Center changing hours starting Monday

August 9, 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will be closing daily at 6pm beginning this Monday, August 12th through the remainder of the season, which concludes on Sunday, August 18th at 5pm.  For further information, contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Office at (605) 626-7015.

USD student looking to address nursing shortages in rural communities

August 9, 2024

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- He started off pursuing a major in engineering. Now, he’s on his way to help solve the problem of the nursing shortage in rural America. Dalten Bremer of Ocheydan, Iowa says he feels called to rural areas like his hometown. Bremer just completed a summer of work at Avera’s Regional Health Center… Read more »