PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The nonpartisan staff of the South Dakota Legislative Research Council (LRC) released an updated estimate of the fiscal impact of Initiated Measure 28 this week. A memo to be presented to the Joint Committee on Appropriations on July 30, 2024, LRC estimates the negative impact to South Dakota’s state budget at… Read more »

CODINGTON COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Two male juveniles from Aberdeen were apprehended after stealing a vehicle and leading authorities on a chase in Day and Codington Counties. At 2:22 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, Codington County Sheriff Deputies were advised that two male juveniles had stolen a vehicle in Aberdeen and were being… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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, 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 »