CLARK, S.D.(KWAT)–A mobile home in Clark was destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon. The fire call to the 300-block of 2nd Avenue Northwest, just west of the elementary school, came in around 2:30. Clark police say three young children were in the home at the time of the fire. All of them got out safely. Clark… Read more »
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4th annual Field to Fork to held Friday September 8th at Centennial Village
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Agribusiness Committee is holding its fourth Field to Fork: A Farm to Table Connection on Friday, September 8th. The event will run from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at Centennial Village, 400 24th Ave NW. This unique, one-of-a-kind event for our area is designed to open conversations… Read more »
Flagpole ceremony at Malchow Plaza to be held on Monday, September 11th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) –The American flag will fly proudly atop a newly installed flagpole in Malchow Plaza, located in downtown Aberdeen, SD on Monday, September 11, 2023. The Flagpole Dedication Ceremony will be held at 1:00 pm on the plaza and will include the inaugural flag raising, words from Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman, and the… Read more »
Man involved in shoot-out at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally made court appearance Thursday
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The man involved in a shoot-out with law enforcement during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally earlier this month made his initial court appearance Thursday. Wyatt J. Fluty is facing six counts in relation to the incident that happened near the intersection of Dixon Drive and Vanocker Canyon Road on August 9. No law… Read more »
North Sioux City train derailment caused by railcar malfunction, according to preliminary investigation
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KTIV) – Authorities continue to clean up a train derailment in North Sioux City that resulted in over a dozen railcars tipping over, with some hanging off a bridge. According to Union County Emergency Manager Jason Westcott, a preliminary investigation suggests the train derailment was possibly caused by a railcar malfunction.… Read more »
Public Works Department to begin fall schedule Tuesday
The Public Works Department will resume fall and winter hours, 8 AM to 5 PM, beginning Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Residents are reminded to have their garbage out for pickup by 8:00 AM on their normal garbage day. Residents are reminded that sweeping starts in the early morning and continues through the afternoon of the… Read more »
Holiday Garbage Change
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Labor Day Holiday observance on Monday, September 4th, 2023, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 5th. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up… Read more »
Watertown Regional Airport looking for new car rental company
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown Regional Airport has released a proposal request for a new car rental company. Deputy Mayor/Councilman Randy Tupper. Proposals will be accepted until September 20, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. It also states, “Since the Watertown Regional Airport recently gained non-hub primary airport status, it is required to have an Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business… Read more »
Watertown United Way kickoff fundraising campaign “Be the Change”
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown United Way and several community members gathered at Montgomery’s Furniture for a well-attended 2023 – 2024 “Be the Change” Fundraising Campaign Kickoff. United Way Board President/Watertown Police Department Assistant Chief Ryan Remmers took a moment to recognize the board for their support. Host and the President of Montgomery’s Furniture Eric Sinclair. Sinclair… Read more »
Henry school teacher sentenced for sexual contact of a minor
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A 2-year sentencing in the South Dakota State Penitentiary with a one-year suspension was imposed today in the case involving former Henry School District teacher Shanna Ries regarding the plea agreement she entered on July 26, 2023, pleading guilty to the charge of Sexual Contact with a Child under 18 by a Person… Read more »