News Category: Pheasant Country News

Shooting incident in Sioux Falls back in June ruled justified

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) review has determined that a Minnehaha County Deputy Sheriff was justified in the use of force in an incident that occurred June 26, 2025 in Sioux Falls. “DCI’s investigation and review of the evidence indicates… Read more »

Shooting incident in Sioux Falls back in June ruled justified

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) review has determined that a Minnehaha County Deputy Sheriff was justified in the use of force in an incident that occurred June 26, 2025 in Sioux Falls. “DCI’s investigation and review of the evidence indicates… Read more »

Star Party planned for Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is sponsoring a Star Party on Friday, July 25th 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 »

Star Party planned for Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is sponsoring a Star Party on Friday, July 25th 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 »

Alan Stager reflect on first month as Watertown City Manager

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown’s newly appointed City Manager, Alan Stager, recently provided insight into his initial assessment of the city and his key priorities during his first interview on “From the Halls of City Hall.” Stager, who has observed numerous City Council meetings prior to his appointment, continues to express optimism about Watertown. Stager noted that… Read more »

Alan Stager reflect on first month as Watertown City Manager

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown’s newly appointed City Manager, Alan Stager, recently provided insight into his initial assessment of the city and his key priorities during his first interview on “From the Halls of City Hall.” Stager, who has observed numerous City Council meetings prior to his appointment, continues to express optimism about Watertown. Stager noted that… Read more »

National Weather Service reflect on this week’s weather

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- After multiple back-to-back days of hot, humid weather across South Dakota, temperatures will cool down a bit for the rest of the work week. Kelly Serr (sare) is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service Office in Aberdeen. She says we’ll have more normal July temperatures for the next few days.… Read more »

National Weather Service reflect on this week’s weather

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- After multiple back-to-back days of hot, humid weather across South Dakota, temperatures will cool down a bit for the rest of the work week. Kelly Serr (sare) is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service Office in Aberdeen. She says we’ll have more normal July temperatures for the next few days.… Read more »

Group of people rescued from Dry Lake #2 near Willow Lake after severe weather incident

WILLOW LAKE, S.D. (KWAT)–A close call Wednesday morning for three people in a boat on Dry Lake #2 just north of the town of Willow Lake in Clark County. They were out fishing when a fast-moving thunderstorm rolled in, capsizing the boat in very strong winds. Multiple agencies responded, including Codington County Search and Rescue.… Read more »

Group of people rescued from Dry Lake #2 near Willow Lake after severe weather incident

WILLOW LAKE, S.D. (KWAT)–A close call Wednesday morning for three people in a boat on Dry Lake #2 just north of the town of Willow Lake in Clark County. They were out fishing when a fast-moving thunderstorm rolled in, capsizing the boat in very strong winds. Multiple agencies responded, including Codington County Search and Rescue.… Read more »

San Francisco man identified in plane crash near Granite Falls, MN

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Watertown Public Opinion)- The two people who were on board a small jet that left Watertown, South Dakota and crashed on July 21 in western Minnesota have been identified. David Colin Dacus, a 49-year-old from San Francisco, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. Mark… Read more »

San Francisco man identified in plane crash near Granite Falls, MN

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Watertown Public Opinion)- The two people who were on board a small jet that left Watertown, South Dakota and crashed on July 21 in western Minnesota have been identified. David Colin Dacus, a 49-year-old from San Francisco, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. Mark… Read more »

Skywest to offer Saturday flights in November at Pierre Airport

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- SkyWest Airlines will take over from Denver Air Connection in serving Pierre Regional Airport late next week.  SkyWest, at the request of Pierre, is planning to fly additional flights with no subsidy during the busy pheasant hunting season.  But Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says even more flights will… Read more »

Skywest to offer Saturday flights in November at Pierre Airport

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- SkyWest Airlines will take over from Denver Air Connection in serving Pierre Regional Airport late next week.  SkyWest, at the request of Pierre, is planning to fly additional flights with no subsidy during the busy pheasant hunting season.  But Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says even more flights will… Read more »

Final concert of the Summer Concert Series planned for Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The final concert of this year’s Summer Concert Series is scheduled for Thursday. Aberdeen Downtown Association’s Executive Director Alexa Sheldon talks about the artist performing on Thursday. Sheldon discuss an event happening preceding the concert in downtown Aberdeen. Proceeds for the beer garden for this concert goes to Hub Area Habitat for Humanity.… Read more »

Final concert of the Summer Concert Series planned for Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The final concert of this year’s Summer Concert Series is scheduled for Thursday. Aberdeen Downtown Association’s Executive Director Alexa Sheldon talks about the artist performing on Thursday. Sheldon discuss an event happening preceding the concert in downtown Aberdeen. Proceeds for the beer garden for this concert goes to Hub Area Habitat for Humanity.… Read more »

Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in honor of Mike Diedrich

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Wednesday, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in honor of former state legislator Michael (Mike) Diedrich. He served in the South Dakota State Senate from 1987 to 1990, from 1993 to 1994, and from… Read more »

Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in honor of Mike Diedrich

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Wednesday, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in honor of former state legislator Michael (Mike) Diedrich. He served in the South Dakota State Senate from 1987 to 1990, from 1993 to 1994, and from… Read more »

75th Sturgis Rally Preparations

Sturgis City Council discuss resolution for payment for race held during 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council voted to approve a resolution on how to go forward regarding a $501,694 bill from American Flat Trackers or AFTE. A letter sent earlier this month from AFTE continues to demand money from the city for what it says is the remaining deficit from the 2024 Sturgis TT… Read more »

Sturgis City Council discuss resolution for payment for race held during 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

75th Sturgis Rally Preparations

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council voted to approve a resolution on how to go forward regarding a $501,694 bill from American Flat Trackers or AFTE. A letter sent earlier this month from AFTE continues to demand money from the city for what it says is the remaining deficit from the 2024 Sturgis TT… Read more »