SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls Police have arrested a 27-year old man for sexual contact with a minor. The incident happened at about 4:15 Sunday morning at a hotel on West 12th street. Police say Darick Creek entered an unlocked hotel room, and began groping a four-year old girl who was sleeping on a couch.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)– The Northern State University Athletic Department and United Way of Northeastern South Dakota are teaming up for the 23rd annual Day of Champions on Saturday, May 3. The Day of Champions began in 2002 as a collaborative service initiative between Northern and the United Way. Since then, more than 3,400 NSU student-athletes… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELOLAND) — The Rosebud Sioux Tribe has declared a state of emergency because of the severe weather impacting the area. The tribe’s Facebook communications page posted an announcement from President Kathleen Wooden Knife. “Due to the enormity and ongoing impact of the storm affecting several of our communities—and with more damage continuing to be… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2025-04, which directs the establishment and enforcement of a secure standard reporting system for state employees and supervisors, months ahead of when two new state laws will be in effect. “Under my leadership, South Dakota will have a government that is accountable and… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- The design work on the new Codington County Jail that’ll be built is just about done. Sheriff Brad Howell has this update. Once that’s done, the county commission will seek construction bids, and then construction work will begin this summer. The 108-bed jail will be built on west Highway 212 at a cost… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD News Watch)- Early voter support in the 2026 Republican primary race for South Dakota governor is focused on U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson and incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden, according to a poll of 500 registered GOP voters co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch. But an expected crowded field could complicate the path to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced that he appointed David Wheeler to be a circuit judge in the Third Circuit, a vacancy that will be open upon the retirement of Presiding Judge Greg Stoltenburg. Wheeler resigned from his seat in the South Dakota State Senate Thursday. “I’ve gotten to know David… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(DRGNews)- If you have prescription medications that you’d like to get rid of, you can drop them off Saturday as part of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Emily Murray is the Public Information Officer for the DEA’s Omaha Division, which includes South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and North… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Hughes County Commission has unanimously approved (April 15, 2025) a resolution expressing their opposition to mandatory electronic identification tags for livestock. It’s in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s October 2024 approval of a new rule saying it “is committed to implementing a modern system… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- In the last eight days, the Aberdeen Police Department has responded to and investigated random calls for shots being fired within the city limits.  In each instance, it was reported that as many as five to eight shots were heard in areas on the east side of town.  At this time, there… Read more »