PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A group of meteorologists and scientists studying hail in severe thunderstorms made an overnight stop in Pierre Wednesday night. ICECHIP 2025 stands for In-situ Collaborative Experiment for the Collection of Hail in the Plains. Using four Doppler on Wheel trucks, and a host of support vehicles, the program looks to address five areas. … Read more »
News Category: Pheasant Country News
Intersection of 3rd Ave SE & S Roosevelt Str closed beginning Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8 am Monday, June 30th, 2025, the following intersection will be partially closed to thru traffic for traffic signal work: 3rd Ave. SE & S. Roosevelt St. Third Ave. SE, approximately ½ block east and west of S. Roosevelt St., is scheduled to be closed until 5 pm Wednesday,… Read more »
July hearing set for Amanda Walder’s appeal to modify manslaughter sentence
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Amanda Walder, who was sentenced to 20 years in the Women’s State Penitentiary for Manslaughter in the First Degree in March 2023, has filed a motion to modify her sentence. Court documents indicate a motions hearing is scheduled for July 14, 2025, at 1:15 PM. Walder, 32, was convicted following a plea agreement… Read more »
June License Plate Decals due
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- License plate decals for the month of June is due. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters for the month and wanted to thank the public for their patience as they are working through the new system.
Star Party planned for Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is sponsoring a Star Party on Friday, June 27th from dusk – 11:00 pm at the 12th Street Park (1600 S. 12th Street). A Star Party is a gathering of amateur astronomers viewing the night sky or people just wanting to know more about what… Read more »
Aldrich Street from 10th to 11th Ave SE closed for water main repair
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 10 am on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water off for water main repair: South Aldrich Street From 10th Ave SE to 11th Ave SE The road is scheduled to be closed and water off until finished. Motorists are advised to… Read more »
Property Tax Task Force meant in Sioux Falls Wednesday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The legislature’s Property Tax Task Force resumed work on reducing property taxes today. Meeting in Sioux Falls they heard a detailed explanation of the state’s property tax system, which funds local governments. During the past legislative session, lawmakers talked often about inefficiencies in local government operations. Today they heard from city officials… Read more »
Authorities warn of law enforcement impersonation scam in Hamlin County
HAMLIN COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday that a scammer has been impersonating a deputy from its office. According to a social media post from the sheriff’s office, the scammer has been calling people and telling them they need to discuss important legal matters or that they… Read more »
Farm Family of the Year applications now being accepted
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Ag Committee of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce invites applications for the 2025 Farm Family of the Year Award. The award honors a farm family who represents farming & ranching and the spirit of agriculture in northeastern South Dakota. To be eligible for the award, recipients must be actively engaged… Read more »
Heavy rains fell in portions of northeast South Dakota Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Heavy rains fell Wednesday morning in parts of the northeastern South Dakota. .57″ fell at the Aberdeen Regional Airport this morning. 5: of rain fell in Milbank. The NWS was informed of a report of standing water in farm fields around Milbank & Twins Brook. Over 4″ fell five miles south of Webster… Read more »