OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The Federal Reserve Board is cutting interest rates…the question is, did they wait too long? Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index is showing even weaker numbers than the economy in other parts of the nation. Creighton Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss. Creighton’s survey shows a slight improvement in South Dakota’s economy in the past… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- For the first time in many years, Watertown will have an official curling club to promote a fun, unique sport that offers another way to introduce people to the brand-new Prairie Lakes Ice Arena.  President Michael Heuer and Vice President Laura Moore: Heuer thanks the Watertown Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department for caring… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls School and Police officials are fighting back against social media threats that are disrupting schools across the nation. Superintendent Jane Stavem (STAY-vum) and Police Chief Jon Thum (TOOM) released a joint statement on YouTube addressing the problem. If you receive a social media message threatening a school, they say you… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The People’s Choice Award is the only ABBY award to be judged locally.  It is presented to a business or organization who demonstrates exceptional performance in its support of our community and region.  All who complete an ABBY application in any category are eligible to win the award. Votes will be accepted… Read more »

LEOLA, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- Leola School District officials determined that there was no risk to the safety of students after completing a threat assessment on Monday, Sept. 16, according to Superintendent Domenic Paolo.  Paolo said the school completed a threat assessment and deferred further comment to authorities. McPherson County Sheriff David Ackerman confirmed that the sheriff’s office… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Board of Education Standards held the first of four meeting Monday in Aberdeen.  The committee received a report from Shannon Malone, Director of Learning & Instruction for the South Dakota Department of Education of recommendations on English Language Arts, Computer Science, & Oceti Sakowein Essential Understandings & Essentials. Malone offered… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- This year’s election is still a couple of months away, and already, there are issues dealing with the 2026 election. A Florida man wants to sponsor a ballot measure to require prayer in all South Dakota schools.Attorney General Marty Jackley has advised the Secretary of State that non-residents aren’t allowed to sponsor ballot… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Crew members from the Navy’s newest ship, the U-S-S Pierre, are visiting their ship’s namesake city this week.  The seven sailors spent part of their Tuesday night as guests of the Pierre City Commission.  Pierre’s Commander Justin Guernsey says the crew is excited to see what Pierre is all about. The Pierre is… Read more »

WHITE RIVER, S.D.(DRGNews)- Firefighters are still dealing with 90+ degree heat and gusty winds as they work to extinguish the Power Dam Road Fire northwest of White River in south-central South Dakota. Diane Mann-Klager (clay-grr) is a Natural Resource Officer and a Public Information Officer for the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. She told DRG… Read more »