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November 10, 2023

House Fire Update

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – An update for you this morning on those two young girls, ages 7 and 5, who were severely injured in a house fire at 525 3rd Street Southwest in Watertown Wednesday morning. According to the Bruckner family fundraiser on GoFundMe.com, the girls remain hospitalized in the burn unit of a Twin… Read more »

November 10, 2023

Red Kettle Season

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – A kick off event was held Thursday afternoon to mark the start of this year’s Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell Ringing Campaign in Watertown. The kick off event was held inside the front entrance to Trav’s Outfitter. That was an appropriate location because store owner Travas Uthe (travis yoo-thee) was named the honorary… Read more »

November 9, 2023

NOAA believes El Nino will be a factor this winter

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s outlook for the winter of 2023-24 shows El Nino will be a primary factor in weather conditions. During Wednesday’s US Army Corps of Engineers Missouri River basin meeting in Pierre, Scott Doering (door-ing) with the National Weather Service said weather models show South Dakota having slightly above… Read more »

November 9, 2023

Central Park to host Tree Lighting on Thursday, November 16th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is hosting the Central Park Tree Lighting on Thursday, November 16 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.  The Tree Lighting will occur at 6:00 pm.  In addition to the tree lighting, there will be free hot chocolate, a photo booth and giveaway prizes.  Special guests will… Read more »

November 9, 2023

5 finalists – 5 minutes – 1 night of big ideas

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Five finalists will have five minutes to sell their ideas, shark tank style, at Northern’s annual Idea Pitch competition on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. The audience will weigh in on who walks away with cash prizes. The event is free and open to the public to attend. This year’s finalists include students… Read more »

November 9, 2023
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Grants awarded to address challenges of absenteeism

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Four South Dakota school districts have been awarded Addressing Chronic Absenteeism Grants. These grants were awarded on a competitive basis to high-needs school districts. Mitchell, Spearfish, Leola, and Watertown school districts each received up to $500,000 to implement programs to support districts, students, and families with regular school attendance.  Money from… Read more »

November 9, 2023

Lakes of Willow Creek second addition approved by Watertown City Council

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release} The Lakes of Willow Creek second addition received three separate approvals at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, including annexing land into the City, establishing zoning in said area, and approving a development agreement. The development is one of the first large projects near the new Prairie Lakes Ice Arena that is nearing completion… Read more »