PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The planning started in 2019 and after a four year delay, the Let Freedom Fly International Air Show will be held at the Pierre Regional Airport over Memorial Day weekend next year. Mustang Aviation owner and pilot Jim Peitz (PEYE-tz) is leading the organizing effort for the show. He says the availability of… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – One of the new events for this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is the ‘Pearl’s Girls Ride.’ This all-women’s ride honors the legacy of Pearl Hoel, wife of Pappy Hoel, founder of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Pearl stood alongside her husband helping plan and host the Rally for many years. The Pearl’s Girls… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – Honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces is an important part of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. For that reason, Tuesday, Aug. 8, was designated as Military Appreciation Day at the City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. During Tuesday’s ceremony, two Sturgis veterans were honored for their service. They were… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will be closing daily at 6:00 p.m. beginning this Saturday, August 12 through the remainder of the season, which concludes Sunday, August 20 at 5:00 p.m.  For further information, please contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry office at 626-7015.

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The first half of 2023 has treated Fort Pierre well in terms of tax collections. City Finance Officer Roxanne Heezen shared the general sales tax numbers with the city council during Monday night’s meeting. Heezen says “triple B”– or bed, board and booze– tax revenues were also up over 2022. She says… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley last week released the 2022 Crime In South Dakota Report.  Jackley used one word to describe the numbers from 2021 to 2022 – steady. The total number of criminal offenses during 2022 was 68,768, which was slightly down from 69,430 in 2021.  The number of arrests decreased… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A Codington County Jail inmate who escaped three months ago after fleeing a medical facility during a doctor’s appointment is now back in custody. Chief Deputy Brent Solum says Justin Taube of Willmar, Minnesota was caught by authorities and was being held at a jail in Marysville, Missouri before he was recently brought back to Watertown.… Read more »

SUMMIT, S.D.(KXLG)- A special event occurred at the Coffee Cup in Summit, SD, right off Interstate 29 Tuesday to help celebrate Super 8 Motel’s 50th Anniversary. Super 8 Motel was started in Aberdeen, SD, in 1974 by Ron Rivett and Dennis Brown, where the room rate was $8.88. The Super 8 Motel Company was sold… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown Police Department last month investigated the rape of a child under 13 years old. Further investigation led to the arrest of Brady Boswell, 18, of Watertown. Boswell was charged with first-degree rape of a victim less than 13 years old, according to police. Law enforcement officials say Boswell is being held… Read more »

CASTLEWOOD, S.D.(KXLG)- Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office reports graffiti vandalism on three businesses within the Castlewood, SD Community, the City Library, and some trailers on the 100 and 200 Block of East Main Street. The incident was reported Monday morning, and the Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public check any cameras they may have and report… Read more »