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 »
News Author: Sy Ewoniuk
S.D. Senator John Thune Speaks Out on National Security
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – It’s critical for the U-S to maintain its leadership on the global stage. That, from Senator John Thune. He says we must maintain and use our strength and influence to contain evil nations like Iran, Russia and China. He also says we need to protect ourself by gaining control of the… Read more »
South Dakota Department of Education Update
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – Software glitches at the South Dakota Education Department are being cleaned up. Education Secretary Joe Graves tells legislators progress is being made, but at times it’s been tough going… One complicating factor actually carries with it some good news. Graves says they’re receiving a hundred applications per week, which should help… Read more »
Cyber Security Expanding in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Opportunity is knocking in South Dakota…especially for those interested in cyber security. Dakota State University has a rare contract with Army Cyber. Now, Senator Mike Rounds says officials are working on getting another site to work on top-secret data. Construction on Dakota State’s Applied Research Lab in Sioux Falls is… Read more »