WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On the second day of school, Watertown High School was placed on lockdown Friday morning after a report of a weapon in a school bathroom, a call that authorities and school officials believe was a hoax. The Watertown School District sent an initial message to parents at 9:32 a.m., stating that the Watertown… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Friday morning you may have noticed an increased law enforcement presence at Central High School for a short period of time. A juvenile who is not enrolled in this district arrived at the school for unauthorized reasons and was removed from the school property by officers. As a precaution students remained… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Northern Plains News) – Former staff members of South Dakota Public Broadcasting have started an alumni group to assist the network and its Friends organization in the wake of federal funding cuts. The group has four mandates: 1. Give money to SDPB to fund programming and operations; 2. Ask others to donate funds… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Sizzlin’ Summer Nights Car & Bike Show is coming up on Saturday, August 23rd. Aberdeen Downtown Association Executive Director Alexa Sheldon provides a preview. Here’s the itinerary for what’s happening on Saturday: – 8:30 to 12:00: Malchow Plaza Farmers Market – 12:00 to 2:00: Sizzlin’ Summer Kids Cup Bike Course! sponsored by Blackout… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–A severe thunderstorm in northeast South Dakota produced a tornado late Thursday afternoon. The tornado (pictured) touched down north of Rosholt near Dakota Magic Casino on the South Dakota-North Dakota line just after 5:30. The tornado was located on radar and by weather spotters and produced a tornado warning. No injuries were reported.… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KYNT)- A summer that was feared to be hot and dry has turned almost completely around. SDSU State Climatologist Laura Edwards says it was a drought busting season. Edwards says the south central part of the state around Winner is about the only area showing dry conditions. She says there has been one shared… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Earlier this month, the U.S. Congress passed a rescission package that included among other things cuts made to Corporation for Public Broadcasting that impacted NPR & PBS. On Thursday, Executive Director Julie Overgaard looked toward the future.  SDPB is expected to lose over 2.1 million dollars in funding from CPB. Overgaard announced projected… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)—Brown County Treatment Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in the Brown County Community Room in the basement of the Brown County Offices, 25 Market St., Aberdeen. This milestone represents the treatment court graduates’ dedication, perseverance and commitment to making positive changes in their… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 1 pm Thursday, August 21st, 2025, the following road will be closed for concrete repairs: 4th Ave SW from Main Street to approximately 100’ West 4th Ave SW west of Main Street is scheduled to be closed until 5 pm Friday, August 22nd, or until finished. Motorists are advised… Read more »