PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- As the temperatures outdoors have risen into the 90s and 100s, people are trying to bring down the temperatures they’re living and working in indoors. That puts additional pressure on the electrical grid in the US. Pierre Utilities Director Brad Palmer says making some small changes at home can make a big impact.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Children Miracle Network in conjunction with the Sanford Children’s Hospital are doing Miracle Treat Day with Dairy Queen. Bethany Olson with Sanford explains this was started back in 2006. Olson talks about how Dairy Queen is contributing to this program. Most locations will donate $1 from Blizzards & Blizzard coupons toward… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- Downtown businesses will have deals and specials running from July 27 through 29 for Downtown Days, a new variation on what’s traditionally been called Crazy Days. Aberdeen Downtown Association Executive Director Alexa Sheldon said residents are encouraged to shop or browse at each of the downtown businesses to see their specials. Another event during… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)-  The battle over water control rages on…despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The Biden Administration wants to put the U.S. Corps of Engineers in charge of water control and water quality. Attorney General Marty Jackley says that should all remain in the hands of the states. Jackley says Congress could resolve the… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating a deadly worksite accident just outside the Watertown city limits. It happened Tuesday morning just after 9:30 when Codington County sheriff’s deputies and medical personnel with Watertown Fire Rescue were dispatched to the 600 block of 31st Street Southeast on a report of a worksite… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator Mike Rounds says it’s time we protect U.S. farmland from foreign purchase. He says that’s especially true when the buyers are  U.S. adversaries. Nearly all members of the Senate agreed…voting in favor of an amendment he offered on defense spending. The amendment will be included in the Senate version of the National… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – You’ve probably noticed – more and more motorcycles are heading into Sturgis. And that means more and more traffic control is popping up as the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally looms. Among the changes – various stop lights around town have been activated and traffic control signs are being placed in residential areas. Next… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SDNewsWatch)- Despite Gov. Kristi Noem’s strong approval ratings, legislators, lobbyists and other political officials interviewed by South Dakota News Watch point to turbulence behind the scenes in the administration with more than three years left in her second and final term. Here’s reporter Stu Whitney with more:(2:18) To learn more about it visit… Read more »

HARTFORD, S.D.(KELO)- A Hartford Chiropractor has been arrested for Rape & sexual contact with a Child. Joel Martens was booked Monday evening and has been known to work with a number of student athletes in the area. Sergeant Zachary Cegelske (Se-Gel-ski) with the charge details. The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s office is interested in any information… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has taken the reins in prosecuting a Watertown murder case. Jackley was in court Tuesday as a motions hearing was held in the case of 43 year-old Jeremiah Peacemaker of Watertown. He’s charged with First Degree Murder in the September 2020 death of 28 year-old Kendra Owen. The… Read more »