OMAHA, NE (KELO) The first presidential candidate debate of the election is now less than a week away. Election-year politics can have a profound effect on the economy. Creighton University Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss, says he’s particularly concerned about the impact on the farm economy… Farm income is already expected to be down this year.… Read more »
News Author: Sy Ewoniuk
Lewis & Clark Water Project receives additional funding
MADISON, S.D. (KELO) It feels a bit like an early Christmas… That’s the response of Troy Larson, executive director of the Lewis & Clark Rural Water system. The Bureau of Reclamation just announced another ten million dollars in extra funding for the project this year. The money allows Lewis & Clark to get water to… Read more »
City of Aberdeen Public Service Announcement Update
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Dear Residents, Here is a summary of the water status: Boil Order: Instituted due to empty water towers after a water main break. Current Actions: Aberdeen Water Works staff are collecting water samples for contamination testing, which will be sent to the state lab in Pierre. Expected Outcome: If tests are… Read more »
Johnson to Combat U.S. Fentanyl Crisis Fueled by the CCP
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) was named to the Fentanyl Policy Working Group within the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). “China is the ultimate source of fentanyl coming into our country, and this fentanyl crisis is fueling crime around the country,” said Johnson. “The drug and… Read more »
Trial date set for the first-degree murder case of Joseph Hoek
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) The trial date has been set… Attorney General Marty Jackley was back in court today, in the first-degree murder case of Joseph Hoek. Hoek is accused of killing Moody County Chief Deputy Ken Prorok while leading police on a high-speed chase. The trial will begin with jury selection next April…and could… Read more »
CITY WIDE WATER OUTAGE
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) CITY WIDE WATER OUTAGE The City of Aberdeen is experiencing large scale water outage caused by a break in a 24” water transmission line. City crews have pinpointed the location of the break and are working to isolate it. Once the break is isolated water pressure should gradually improve, but until… Read more »
Aberdeen Spring Garden Walk takes place Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Prairie Partners Master Gardeners invite you to the Aberdeen Spring Garden Walk on Thursday, June 20th from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Connie Groop, a member of the Prairie Partners Master Gardeners, stopped by to talk about what the Master Gardeners are all about. Groop explains the main reason… Read more »
Severe weather causes power outages in Aberdeen area
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Severe weather in the area caused some power outages in the Aberdeen area earlier this morning. JoDee Black with NorthWestern Energy provided a statement on the situation. Black also gave an update on the current power outages in the Aberdeen area. For more information, or to report a power outage,… Read more »
Aberdeen, SD Holiday Garbage Change
ABERDEEN, SD (Press Release) HOLIDAY GARBAGE CHANGE: Due to the Juneteenth holiday observance on Wednesday June 19, 2024, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Wednesday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 7:00 AM, Thursday. Both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s garbage will be picked… Read more »