ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting, beginning Monday, May 22nd, at 8am, S. Dakota St. will be closed from S. of Railroad Ave. SE to S. of 1st Ave. SE for reconstruction. The road, including the intersection of 1st Ave. SE and S. Dakota St., will remain closed until further notice and motorists are advised to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman released the following statement regarding the allegations made by Bob Braun at the Aberdeen City Council Meeting held Monday: “During the May 15, 2023 city council meeting, a city employee raised concerns regarding false laboratory reports by a water plant employee. Considering the impact on the drinking water… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Two Northern State University students received awards in the 2023 Brown County Historical Society research and writing contest. First place went to Jaeden Shaving for his paper titled “Let Me Be a Free Man: The Origins and Beliefs of the American Indian Movement.” Shaving is a history major from Aberdeen, S.D. Bridget… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown’s & Aberdeen’s overcast skies are not due to clouds but smoke. Almost 90 wildfires are burning in Western Canada, sending a plume of smoke high into the atmosphere south into the United States. According to Scott Doering, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen, the smoke and smell were evident… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota Landowners say it’s a huge “land grab” that has its roots in the Green New Deal. The battle over two large carbon capture pipelines is building. Both lines cross property owned by State Representative Karla Lems’ family. She says there’s a lot of concern about the precedent that would be… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While illegal shipments of fentanyl are being found in the region, meth continues to be seized in large quantities. Emily Murray with the regional D.E.A. Office in Omaha says that is despite the domestic meth production system being shut down. Murray says the Mexican cartels took over that meth production and distribution. Murray… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A 41 year old woman from Pierre has been charged with two misdemeanors after allegations last year that some children were abused at the woman’s in-home daycare. A Hughes County grand jury issued the indictment against Brandi Jo Barringer Tuesday. She’s been charged with two counts of Contributing to the Abuse, Neglect, or… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)-  This week is National Police Week.  Senator John Thune spoke on the Senate Floor to discuss how important a role police is to the country. Senator Thune acknowledge how difficult the job policing is. Senator Thune recognizes those who sacrificed their lives for the safety of others. Senator Thune discuss issues at the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7am on Thursday, May 18th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following areas for water main replacement: Goodrich Ave. SE from S. McCoy St. to S. Wells St. And S. Rock St. from 6th Ave. SE to Prospect Ave. SE… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University is helping South Dakota solve the teacher shortage by creating a flexible, low-cost pathway for educational assistants (para-educators) who are working in schools to become teachers. The South Dakota Department of Education opened applications for the Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway to thousands of para-educators working in accredited school districts… Read more »