WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – New information on last week’s house fire in Watertown that left two children in a Twin Cities burn hospital with second-degree burns. Watertown Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Scott Jongbloed (jung-blood) said, “the fire is deemed accidental, and the ignition source is undetermined.” The fire at 525 3rd Street Southwest was reported just after midnight… Read more »
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Yelduz Shrine’s 2nd Annual FEZtival of Trees
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – The Yelduz Shrine’s 2nd Annual FEZtival of Trees is taking place this week, November 13th-18th, at the shrine center located at 802 South Main Street in Aberdeen, S.D. During this event, the shrine center is filled with uniquely decorated trees, and people have a chance to win their favorite… Read more »
Hardee’s in Watertown latest to close in South Dakota
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Hardee’s fast food restaurant at the intersection of U.S. Highways 212 and 81 in Watertown has closed. A sign posted on the establishment’s door Monday morning read, “This location has closed. Thank you to all of our loyal patrons and Guests.” A U-Haul truck was parked next to the building, and workers… Read more »
Weekend shooting reported near Red Owl
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office says they are investigating a weekend shooting involving a hunter. Sheriff Pat West says at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, the Meade County Sheriff’s Office Responded to an area north of Red Owl, SD, for a report of a hunter who had been shot. Deputies arrived and… Read more »
Monday marks ten year anniversary of Rachel Cyriacks disappearance
PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT)- It was ten years ago Monday when a Woonsocket woman went missing, and she has yet to be found. Rachel Cyriacks (Seer-icks) was last known to be traveling to Huron when she disappeared on November 13th, 2013. Her husband, Brad, told investigators that she picked him up in the Huron area. Rachel has… Read more »
Smart Scammers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Smart devices may not be smart enough to out-smart scammers. Voice detection technology is being duped by phone scammers. Jessi Schmidt with the Better Business Bureau… Schmidt suggests going directly to a company’s website and clicking on “contact us.”
Sioux Falls Amazon Fulfillment Center Employs Robots
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The massive Amazon fulfillment Center in Sioux Falls is on the move… It employs thousands of people…and a few robots. Jodi Schwan from sioux Falls Business tells us about “Kermit”… Amazon is now employs around 2500 humans.
Lawmakers Examining Medicaid Expansion Numbers
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – Lawmakers are examining Medicaid Expansion numbers, which have been lagging in South Dakota. Representative Linda Duba of Sioux Falls expressed concern about the high number of people who lost Medicaid coverage after the COVID emergency ended. Social Services Secretary Matt Althoff says department specialists work hard to make sure people get… Read more »
Legislature’s Appropriations Committee Federal Funds Update
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – The Legislature’s Appropriations Committee is taking another run through the numbers before the 2024 Legislative Session. The Committee just finished hearing the progress of spending Federal money from COVID relief. The state received 975-million dollars. All but 105-million of that has been spoken for, and Jim Terwilliger of the Bureau of… Read more »
Fate of Walworth County solar farm in jeopardy as setback proposal moves forward
MOBRIDGE, S.D.(The Dakota Scout)- The future of a planned solar farm in north-central South Dakota could be in question as proposed regulations that have the backing of project opponents inch ahead. The Walworth County Commission this week, acting as the county’s zoning board, gave preliminary approval to a proposed ordinance that would establish a 1,000-foot… Read more »