SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- As summer comes to an end, flu season is right around the corner. That’s why Sanford Health has started administering flu shots at all 200 of its clinics throughout the upper midwest. Sanford Health Official Andrea Folkinghorn says that getting the shot can save you from serious illness. Folkinghorn says signing up… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This past Friday, the chair of the Brown County GOP, Katie Washnok announced she will run for the District 3 Senate seat representing the city of Aberdeen. Washnok talks about what motivated her to run. Washnok explains why she chose to announce her candidacy before Labor Day weekend. Washnok talks about her involvement… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council on Tuesday night passed first reading of the 2024 budget. Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen says the proposed budget makes continued strides to enhance the community’s infrastructure, enhance recreation and cultural amenities, redevelop the downtown and grow the economy. However, due to the rising cost of capital improvements, the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is weighing in on the future of carbon dioxide pipelines in the state. At a meeting on Wednesday, the members unanimously decided to deny the Navigator CO2 project’s request that the state commission preempt pipeline ordinances passed in Minnehaha and Moody counties. Commissioner Chris Nelson… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem appointed Robert (Bob) Perry as Secretary of the Department of Public Safety (DPS). Craig Price, the current secretary, will retire from state government. Perry’s appointment will be effective on September 22. “Craig Price has been an outstanding leader and public servant throughout his law enforcement career.… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 53 other Attorneys General in asking Congressional leaders to create an expert panel on how Artificial Intelligence…or A-I as it’s called… is used to exploit children. During a stop in Watertown Tuesday, Jackley talked about this topic, and what he wants to see get done. In… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A win in court Tuesday for the prosecution team in the pending murder trial of Jeremiah Peacemaker of Watertown. He’s charged with killing Kendra Owen in her Watertown apartment in the 300-block of North Broadway on September 2nd, 2020. Peacemaker’s defense team filed a motion to have all references to Kendra Owen’s blood found… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown Development Company delivered the results of a housing study to the city council Tuesday night. It shows the occupancy rate for rental units in Watertown is very high, but there’s a need for more single family homes in all price points–especially entry-level homes. Development Company Executive Director Chris Clifton. Clifton says salaries… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- As the 2023 South Dakota State Fair was wrapping up on Labor Day afternoon a large structure fire ignited at a Huron Business.  The scene was met with a second tragic event in the line of duty death of an area firefighter.  On Tuesday September 5th Huron Fire Chief Ron Hines gave an… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council passed the first reading on next year’s budget.  City Manager Joe Gaa explains that this budget is balanced. The Aberdeen City Council members started placing amendments to the budget starting with Councilman David Novstrup amendment impacting economic development. City Manager Gaa express his opposition to adding new staff members… Read more »