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 »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 26th between the hours of 8:45 pm and 1:00 am.  West Nile Virus has been identified in Aberdeen and city officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.  You can reduce the… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Community Bankers across the region have little confidence in the strength of the economy in coming months. That’s among the findings of a survey of bankers in our ten-state region by Creighton University. They’re also concerned about policies backed by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that would encourage bank mergers and acquisitions. Economics Professor… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DakotaNewsNow)- Preliminary matters were among the initial discussions during the evidentiary hearing for the Navigator co2 pipeline.  PUC Commissioner Chris Nelson commented on the request for Minnehaha and Moody County’s motions for “intervention for a limited purpose.” According to Joe Kippley with the Minnehaha county commission, the request is to gain status in… Read more »