WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- This last weekend at the Watertown Event Center, girls competed for the coveted title of Miss South Dakota USA, Miss South Dakota Teen USA, Miss North Dakota USA, and Miss North Dakota Teen USA. The girls competing for the coveted title were chosen from applications before this weekend’s pageant. Denise Wallace, with Future… Read more »
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Recap of Landowner’s Rights Event at City Lights
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday night, City Lights in Aberdeen hosted a landowner’s rights event. The guest speaker was Tom DeWeese, President of the American Policy Center. DeWeese talks about what he’s looking to accomplish. DeWeese comments on what is driving the motivation of environmentalists. DeWeese explains the role of sustainable when it comes to fear.… Read more »
Recap of Election Integrity Event at City Lights
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- City Lights on Saturday night hosted an election integrity event with guest speaker from Elkton Rick Weible. Weible talks about his new role on the Elkton City Council. Weible talks about the importance of making sure folds don’t appear on absentee ballots. Weible discuss January 6th but not 2021, but in 2017 that… Read more »
Possible low water pressure near NSU beginning Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- In conjunction with the South Dakota Street Reconstruction project that is currently ongoing, repairs and improvements of a large diameter water transmission line are slated to begin Monday, June 12th. These improvements will make it necessary to shut down a 16” transmission line that feeds the water towers near NSU and in… Read more »
Parts of Milwaukee Avenue closed Monday for pavement work
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8am on Monday, June 12th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for pavement rehabilitation work: Milwaukee Ave. NE From N. Roosevelt St. To Just West Of The East Entrance to Bethlehem Lutheran Church The west entrance to the church will remain open. The road… Read more »
Man charged with Yankton murder pleads not guilty
YANKTON, S.D. (KTIV) – A man accused of stabbing a woman to death in Yankton, South Dakota has entered his plea. Adrian Lund, 31, pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of second-degree murder, aggravated assault and possession of a controlled substance. Lund is accused of murdering 33-year-old Timber Rose Cournoyer. Authorities say the fatal stabbing was… Read more »
South Dakota helicopter ambulance service ordered to reinstate mechanic who reported safety concerns
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – OSHA has ordered Avera Careflight in Sioux Falls to reinstate an Aberdeen mechanic who reported safety concerns and filed a complaint with the FAA. According to a federal whistleblower investigation, the helicopter ambulance service allegedly retaliated against the mechanic, whose employment with the company was terminated. OSHA determined… Read more »
Codington County Commission gets update on Veterans Services
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Many programs exist for Veterans, and it can be not easy to navigate with so many. Enter in Todd Rose, Veteran Services Officer. The Veteran’s Service Officer provides expert claims service to every eligible Codington County veteran and their dependents and survivors; to aid the veteran in understanding entitlements, which can minimize the… Read more »
Codington County Commission receive report of foster care
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Foster families are essential in providing a temporary, safe home for children in crisis. Louis Canfield, Director of Youth Diversion and Prevention. Rich and Beret Ohm operate Fallout Shelter Ministries in Watertown, SD. Commissioner Lee Gabel. Canfield talks more about the grant specifics. No match of funds is necessary for the County, and… Read more »
LATC sets new record for enrollment for the academic year
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- With the summer session underway, final enrollment for the 2022-23 academic year at Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is in, and a new record has been set. With 618 students taking classes over the summer, Lake Area Tech ends the year with a total of 2,655 students, the largest number enrolled in the… Read more »