WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — Watertown police arrested a man and his girlfriend Wednesday after they responded to an assault call. They were dispatched to a residence in the 10-block of First Street Southwest around 9 p.m. Sergeant Matt Hegg says officers first made contact with 48 year-old Adam Remington of Watertown. He threatened to kill… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Teen pleads not guilty by reason of insanity in death near Sturgis
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – The 17-year-old arrested in connection with the death of 16-year-old Shayna Ritthaler appeared in court Thursday for his arraignment hearing. Michael Gavin Campbell, whose name was released because he is being charged as an adult, plead not guilty by reason of insanity to a first degree murder charge with an alternative… Read more »
Flags to be half-staff in honor of Representative Cummings
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Upon the directive of President Donald Trump, Governor Kristi Noem today ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on Oct. 18, 2019, in memory of Representative Elijah E. Cummings. Cummings was a current member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland’s 7th… Read more »
South Dakota delegation concerned about President’s decision
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO.com) — Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD) is part of an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote in the House to get President Trump to change course in Syria. “Our Kurdish allies stood with the US in the fight against ISIS, now is not the time to abandon them.” The vote is 354-60 on the resolution condemning… Read more »
Name of found airman released
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The U.S. Air Force has released the name of an airman stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base who was found dead at an off-base residence. The Air Force says 24-year-old Senior Airman William Horton was a B-1 Journeyman with the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Horton was an active duty airman… Read more »
Parents suing daycare provider following baby’s death
PARKSTON, S.D. (AP) — Two parents in southeastern South Dakota are suing the woman who was caring for their baby when he died. The wrongful death lawsuit filed by Eric and Ashley Milbrandt in Hutchinson County accuses Carroline Kniffen of negligence in caring for their infant son, Elliot, who died in July 2018. The lawsuit… Read more »
Fundraising for NSU Educational Impact Campaign hits $50 million
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – As Northern State University prepares to kick off phase one of its Regional Sports Complex project, fundraising for the Educational Impact Campaign has moved beyond $50 million. NSU President Dr. Tim Downs said he’s thrilled that the campaign has reached this milestone. “I see this as yet another sign… Read more »
The Journey Church hosting Farmer Appreciation Breakfast
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A local church has decided to give farmers and their families a free breakfast. The Journey Church is hosting a Farmer Appreciation Breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16. Jason Kost, an elder at The Journey Church, said the idea is to reach out to farmers and… Read more »
Highway construction projects pushed behind schedule
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – Some highway construction projects in South Dakota that were scheduled to be wrapped up this fall won’t finish on time, and in some cases, may have to be carried into next spring. The problem has been wet weather, or as was the case last week, snow. Two such projects are the… Read more »
Noem excited about new state veteran’s cemetery
PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — Governor Kristi Noem is excited about the development of a new state veteran’s cemetery in eastern South Dakota. Noem was in Sioux Falls last month for a groundbreaking ceremony. Noem says it will be especially beneficial to the families of South Dakota’s veterans. The cemetery is being developed on 13 acres… Read more »