SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Dakotans for Health announced on Thursday that it had filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought against it by the Life Defense Fund and Leslie Unruh. The lawsuit seeks to remove a proposed amendment to legalize abortion from the ballot and alleges Dakotans for Health broke election… Read more »
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City of Aberdeen announces a precautionary boil water advisory
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The City of Aberdeen announces a precautionary boil water advisory to customers served water by the Aberdeen Public Works Department. Because of a water main break on a large diameter water pipeline, a boil water advisory has been issued. The location of the break has been identified and work is underway… 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 »
Municipal Band Concert and Melgaard Park Kids Activity canceled
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Due to inclement weather, the Municipal Band Concert and Melgaard Park Kids Activity for tonight, Thursday, June 20, 2024 have been cancelled. For further information, contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 626-7015.
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 »
Senator Rounds comment on Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- The risk…and the promise…of Artificial Intelligence. Lawmakers at the state and federal levels are working overtime to limit the dangers of A-I. At the same time, Senator Mike Rounds says the new technology may soon produce major medical breakthroughs. Senator Rounds says incorporating the speed of decision making available with A-I with Biomedical… Read more »
Economy showing decline in the Mid-America region
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Regional bankers say our economy is struggling, with readings turning more negative. Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Economy survey shows the economy in negative territory for a tenth straight month. But, Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says in the long run, the farm outlook is still bright. The report also shows farmland prices in negative… Read more »
Three arrested after Sioux Falls robbery
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A man was robbed in Sioux Falls Tuesday night after he agreed to help a woman repair a vehicle. Sioux Falls Police said the incident happened just before midnight. A man went to meet a woman on the 3500 block of South Gateway Blvd to help her repair… Read more »
Rural and reservation health providers face major hurdles in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD NewsWatch)- Medical providers and patients all face major challenges in navigating a patchwork system of health care in rural and reservation areas of South Dakota. Here is South Dakota News Watch reporter Bart Pfankuch with a report.(1:11) For more on this story, go online to SDNewsWatch.org.