YANKTON, S.D.(KELO)- It’s the equivalent of the “Golden Spike” that marked completion of the nation’s first coast-to-coast rail line. The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System installed the final section in the system’s 310-miles of transmission line near Sibley, Iowa…with a “Golden Pipe.” Executive Director Troy Larson led the celebration. Even though the pipeline is… Read more »
News Category: Pheasant Country News
Attorney General Marty Jackley react to ruling banning men out of women’s locker rooms
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- A last minute legal victory that keeps men out of women and girl’s locker rooms in the region. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals is blocking the U-S Education Department from forcing states to allow the practice, or be stripped of funding. Attorney General Marty Jackley praises the ruling. The rule goes into… Read more »
New teachers welcomed at New Faculty Luncheon
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – New teachers and staff from all Aberdeen educational institutions will be welcomed to our schools and community at this year’s New Faculty Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce & Education Committee. It will be held on Monday, August 19th from 12-1 pm at the Dakota Event Center.… Read more »
Man hit and killed by drunk driver near Wilmot
WILMOT, S.D. (KELOLAND) — A man is dead after a car hit him near Wilmot, South Dakota early Sunday morning. Authorities say a man was walking in the southbound lane early Sunday morning when a car also traveling in the southbound lane struck him. The driver was taken to jail for Driving Under the Influence.… Read more »
Get to know U.S. House candidate Sheryl Johnson
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Earlier this year, Sioux Falls native and Democrat Sheryl Johnson announced her candidacy for the U.S. House seat representing South Dakota. On Sunday, she made a stop in Aberdeen as part of the Blue Jeans BBQ hosted by Brown County Democrats. Johnson tells us her background. Johnson discuss her motivation to run for… Read more »
Recap of First annual Blue Jeans BBQ
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday, the Brown County Democrats conducted their first annual Blue Jeans BBQ at Wylie Park in Aberdeen. Those in attendance had an opportunity to hear from candidates running for elections in the region & in South Dakota. Sheryl Johnson is the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House against incumbant Representative Dusty Johnson. … Read more »
South Dakota Democrats energized with VP Kamala Harris
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back on Sunday, July 21st President Joe Biden announced he will not be seeking a second term as President of the United States. Vice Chair of the South Dakota Democrats, Jessica Meyers was in Chicago when the announcement was made. Meyers discuss the meeting held on Monday to determine what to do with… Read more »
Sioux Falls man accused of kidnapping & child abuse charges
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A Sioux Falls man is being held on kidnapping, assault and child abuse charges in an early-morning incident in southwest Sioux Falls. Officers responded to a report from neighbors that included mention of a firearm. Raymond Allen allegedly assaulted a woman and a small child, and then fled the scene with her… Read more »
Grass fire reported in Stanley County
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Volunteer firefighters from a handful of different departments spent around four hours Thursday afternoon in 100+ degree heat to extinguish a fire that took off into a wheat field in Stanley County. Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Tye Odden was the incident commander at the scene. He says it was… Read more »
Senators Thune & Warner introduce legislation to address student debt crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) —U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) recently introduced the Employer Participation in Repayment Act. This bipartisan legislation would help Americans tackle their student loan debt by making permanent Thune’s previously enacted provision that allows employers to contribute up to $5,250 tax-free to their employees’ student loans. This bill would help… Read more »