News Category: Local News

Enrollment in the Watertown Public Schools expected to decline

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The number of students enrolled in the Watertown School District is expected to decline over the next five years, according to figures presented during this week’s Watertown school board meeting. That’s a big deal for the district since each student means more than $7,000 in revenue toward the over $133 million budget. South… Read more »

Enrollment in the Watertown Public Schools expected to decline

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The number of students enrolled in the Watertown School District is expected to decline over the next five years, according to figures presented during this week’s Watertown school board meeting. That’s a big deal for the district since each student means more than $7,000 in revenue toward the over $133 million budget. South… Read more »

First officer involved shooting in Sioux Falls took place

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- An officer involved shooting took place Friday morning in north central Sioux Falls. Shortly after 9:30 p.m. Thursday, a man discovered someone rummaging through his vehicle. Police Chief Jon Thum: The man called police and provided them with a thorough description of the suspect. About four hours later, police were on scene… Read more »

First officer involved shooting in Sioux Falls took place

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- An officer involved shooting took place Friday morning in north central Sioux Falls. Shortly after 9:30 p.m. Thursday, a man discovered someone rummaging through his vehicle. Police Chief Jon Thum: The man called police and provided them with a thorough description of the suspect. About four hours later, police were on scene… Read more »

Congressman Johnsons comments following passage of the NDAA

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Friday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted in support of the annual defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) when it passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The NDAA has passed Congress for sixty-one consecutive years. “The NDAA is necessary to ensure our nation’s military remains the strongest in… Read more »

Congressman Johnsons comments following passage of the NDAA

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Friday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted in support of the annual defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) when it passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The NDAA has passed Congress for sixty-one consecutive years. “The NDAA is necessary to ensure our nation’s military remains the strongest in… Read more »

High pursuit on I-29 in Deuel County

CLEAR LAKE, S.D.(KXLG)- On Thursday, July 13, 2023, a traffic complaint call was received around 11:45 am on Interstate 29 near mile marker 149. When they attempted to pull over the vehicle, it did not stop, and a pursuit ensued. The South Dakota Highway Patrol successfully spiked the vehicle at MM 177 of Interstate 29,… Read more »

High pursuit on I-29 in Deuel County

CLEAR LAKE, S.D.(KXLG)- On Thursday, July 13, 2023, a traffic complaint call was received around 11:45 am on Interstate 29 near mile marker 149. When they attempted to pull over the vehicle, it did not stop, and a pursuit ensued. The South Dakota Highway Patrol successfully spiked the vehicle at MM 177 of Interstate 29,… Read more »

Aberdeen Aquatic Center to host special need swim Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Aquatic Center is hosting a special need swim day this Saturday beginning at 12pm. Supervisor Travis Lemer talks about this event. Lemer felt this weekend is appropriate time to do this for those with special needs. Staff & personnel always have a lot of fun doing this. The event itself runs… Read more »

Aberdeen Aquatic Center to host special need swim Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Aquatic Center is hosting a special need swim day this Saturday beginning at 12pm. Supervisor Travis Lemer talks about this event. Lemer felt this weekend is appropriate time to do this for those with special needs. Staff & personnel always have a lot of fun doing this. The event itself runs… Read more »

New senior living facility opening up in October at Fort Pierre

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The company building a new senior living complex in Fort Pierre says the facility is expected to open Oct. 1, 2023. Victoria Blatchford is a Senior Vice-President for HME Care, the company that owns and operates Peaceful Pines senior living communities. She says they emphasize interacting with other residents. Blatchford says they… Read more »

New senior living facility opening up in October at Fort Pierre

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The company building a new senior living complex in Fort Pierre says the facility is expected to open Oct. 1, 2023. Victoria Blatchford is a Senior Vice-President for HME Care, the company that owns and operates Peaceful Pines senior living communities. She says they emphasize interacting with other residents. Blatchford says they… Read more »

Senator Thune comments on the Child Tax Credit

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- Senator John Thune, who is a ranking member of the Finance Subcommittee on Taxation and Internal Revenue Service Oversight, this past week held a hearing assessing the effect of the Child Tax Credit, or the CTC, over the course of its 25-year history. In the hearing, Thune talked about the history of the… Read more »

Senator Thune comments on the Child Tax Credit

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- Senator John Thune, who is a ranking member of the Finance Subcommittee on Taxation and Internal Revenue Service Oversight, this past week held a hearing assessing the effect of the Child Tax Credit, or the CTC, over the course of its 25-year history. In the hearing, Thune talked about the history of the… Read more »

988 Helpline began one year ago this week

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- It was one year ago that the state set up its 988 Helpline for those who are having mental health issues.  Janet Kittams is the CEO of the Helpline. She says the Helpline has received calls from people of all ages from all over the state. Kittams says the hope is that the… Read more »

988 Helpline began one year ago this week

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- It was one year ago that the state set up its 988 Helpline for those who are having mental health issues.  Janet Kittams is the CEO of the Helpline. She says the Helpline has received calls from people of all ages from all over the state. Kittams says the hope is that the… Read more »

12th Street from 9th Avenue to 13th Avenue SW closed Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7am on Monday, July 17th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for road maintenance: 12th St. from 9th Ave. SW to 13th Ave. SW The road is expected to remain closed until 10am Thursday, July 20th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is… Read more »

12th Street from 9th Avenue to 13th Avenue SW closed Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7am on Monday, July 17th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for road maintenance: 12th St. from 9th Ave. SW to 13th Ave. SW The road is expected to remain closed until 10am Thursday, July 20th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is… Read more »

Intersection of 9th Avenue SW & South 10th Street closed Monday for fire hydrant replacement

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at 7am on Monday, July 17th, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for fire hydrant replacement: 9th Ave. SW & S. 10th St. The intersection will be closed until 5 pm Monday, July 17th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.… Read more »

Intersection of 9th Avenue SW & South 10th Street closed Monday for fire hydrant replacement

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at 7am on Monday, July 17th, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for fire hydrant replacement: 9th Ave. SW & S. 10th St. The intersection will be closed until 5 pm Monday, July 17th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.… Read more »