News Category: Pheasant Country News

Aberdeen Police looking for hit & run driver

Crime fighters, unfortunately we need your help with another one. We are attempting to locate the vehicle and driver of the pickup in the video below. VIDEO: facebook.com/watch/?v=7200404733304055 At about 5:45 pm Monday, two children were legally crossing the street in the 700 block of N State St. One of the bikes was struck by the… Read more »

Aberdeen Police looking for hit & run driver

Crime fighters, unfortunately we need your help with another one. We are attempting to locate the vehicle and driver of the pickup in the video below. VIDEO: facebook.com/watch/?v=7200404733304055 At about 5:45 pm Monday, two children were legally crossing the street in the 700 block of N State St. One of the bikes was struck by the… Read more »

Federal records show Aberdeen beef plant has recent history of inhumanely handling livestock

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Argus Leader)- Despite an Aberdeen slaughterhouse’s recent history of inhumanely handling its livestock, including the fatal suffocation of several cattle, the consequences appear to be few for the company. DemKota Ranch Beef, a large livestock facility located south of Aberdeen, was the subject of a noncompliance report filed on April 3, 2023, which the… Read more »

Federal records show Aberdeen beef plant has recent history of inhumanely handling livestock

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Argus Leader)- Despite an Aberdeen slaughterhouse’s recent history of inhumanely handling its livestock, including the fatal suffocation of several cattle, the consequences appear to be few for the company. DemKota Ranch Beef, a large livestock facility located south of Aberdeen, was the subject of a noncompliance report filed on April 3, 2023, which the… Read more »

South Dakota Chamber of Commerce President previewing next year’s legislative session

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce, Dave Owen is traveling across the state to preview the 2024 South Dakota legislative session. Owen looks ahead to the upcoming budget Governor Noem will be delivering in December. Owen discuss the co2 pipeline debate that will likely be discussed next year. Owen discuss… Read more »

South Dakota Chamber of Commerce President previewing next year’s legislative session

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce, Dave Owen is traveling across the state to preview the 2024 South Dakota legislative session. Owen looks ahead to the upcoming budget Governor Noem will be delivering in December. Owen discuss the co2 pipeline debate that will likely be discussed next year. Owen discuss… Read more »

Fire reported at Perkins in Mitchell

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Mitchell’s Perkins Restaurant is a total loss following an overnight fire.  Mitchell Fire Marshal Shannon Sandoval says the call came in just after midnight. He says the building is a total loss. Sandoval says no one was hurt in the blaze. Again, the Mitchell Perkins Restaurant is a total loss following an overnight… Read more »

Fire reported at Perkins in Mitchell

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Mitchell’s Perkins Restaurant is a total loss following an overnight fire.  Mitchell Fire Marshal Shannon Sandoval says the call came in just after midnight. He says the building is a total loss. Sandoval says no one was hurt in the blaze. Again, the Mitchell Perkins Restaurant is a total loss following an overnight… Read more »

One man arrested following beating death of a woman

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – Rapid City police have arrested a man in connection with the beating death of a woman. Police say they responded to the Emergency Room of Monument Health Rapid City in the early morning hours of November 9th. Authorities say a woman was brought in from the Stardust Motel unconscious with bruising… Read more »

One man arrested following beating death of a woman

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – Rapid City police have arrested a man in connection with the beating death of a woman. Police say they responded to the Emergency Room of Monument Health Rapid City in the early morning hours of November 9th. Authorities say a woman was brought in from the Stardust Motel unconscious with bruising… Read more »

Senator Thune believes energy security is National security

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune on Tuesday went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to address the importance of energy security. Senator Thune defines energy security. Thune criticizes President Biden’s support for the Green New Deal. Thune talks about how this has impacted South Dakota. Thune believes the U.S. is not ready for electric… Read more »

Senator Thune believes energy security is National security

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune on Tuesday went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to address the importance of energy security. Senator Thune defines energy security. Thune criticizes President Biden’s support for the Green New Deal. Thune talks about how this has impacted South Dakota. Thune believes the U.S. is not ready for electric… Read more »

October results at our Aberdeen Donor Center

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- LifeServe Blood Center would like to thank all of the generous blood donors in the Aberdeen area who helped with the local hospital blood supply in October! 15 donors registered to donate and 14 units of life saving blood was collected at the Aberdeen Donor Center. Those units can help save up to… Read more »

October results at our Aberdeen Donor Center

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- LifeServe Blood Center would like to thank all of the generous blood donors in the Aberdeen area who helped with the local hospital blood supply in October! 15 donors registered to donate and 14 units of life saving blood was collected at the Aberdeen Donor Center. Those units can help save up to… Read more »

Executive Board held their meeting Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Just a day after bringing it’s findings to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Appropriations, the Study Committee on County Funding and Services brought it’s final report to it’s final stop, the Executive Board.  Representative Will Mortenson found favor with the Committee’s proposal to support Cybersecurity protections for counties. Senator Lee Schoenbeck says counties… Read more »

Executive Board held their meeting Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Just a day after bringing it’s findings to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Appropriations, the Study Committee on County Funding and Services brought it’s final report to it’s final stop, the Executive Board.  Representative Will Mortenson found favor with the Committee’s proposal to support Cybersecurity protections for counties. Senator Lee Schoenbeck says counties… Read more »

Watertown City Council setting money aside for new position

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–When the Watertown City Council gives final approval to the 2024 city budget in the next few weeks, there could be money in it for a new position being recommended by City Manager Amanda Mack. That position would be a public information officer for Watertown. Mack explains. The public information officer–or P.I.O.–would ensure there’s… Read more »

Watertown City Council setting money aside for new position

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–When the Watertown City Council gives final approval to the 2024 city budget in the next few weeks, there could be money in it for a new position being recommended by City Manager Amanda Mack. That position would be a public information officer for Watertown. Mack explains. The public information officer–or P.I.O.–would ensure there’s… Read more »

State Finance Officer Jim Terwillinger preview upcoming Governor Noem’s budget address

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Governor Noem will give her annual budget address in three weeks. When she does, she’s expected to have some ideas on how to spend the rest of the state’s COVID Relief money from the federal government. State Finance and Management Commissioner Jim Terwilliger says of the nearly One-billion dollars offered, there’s about 105-million… Read more »

State Finance Officer Jim Terwillinger preview upcoming Governor Noem’s budget address

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Governor Noem will give her annual budget address in three weeks. When she does, she’s expected to have some ideas on how to spend the rest of the state’s COVID Relief money from the federal government. State Finance and Management Commissioner Jim Terwilliger says of the nearly One-billion dollars offered, there’s about 105-million… Read more »