PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The National Weather Service says a thunderstorm passed through Pierre around 8pm Monday and caused damage to trees and structures. Meteorologist Renee (ra-nay) Wise says there was a sudden 80+mph gust of wind as the thunderstorm broke apart. Many people can picture what it looks like when a building collapses and Wise says… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, Midstates Group & Quality Quick Print announced they will be acquiring Print Mark-Et, Unique Signs, and Impressions Rubber Stamp, with locations in Rapid City and Belle Fourche, South Dakota.  The acquisition will become official on July 21st. Print Mark-Et was founded back in 1998 and its main focus is short-run printing,… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(DRGNews)- The runoff forecast for the Missouri River above Sioux City, Iowa, for the rest of this year (2025) is currently 74% of average (19.1 MAF). Missouri River Power Production Team Leader for the US Army Corps of Engineers Mike Swenson says the dam system’s reservoirs have plenty of storage space available. Swenson says… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(DakotaNewsNow)- Wyoming Billionaire Reid Rasner announced Monday that while his bid for acquiring TikTok is fully funded, there is no credible deal on the table, calling China’s latest proposal a “shell game”. Rasner says China is withholding TikTok’s core algorithm and data controls, which he calls non-negotiable. “By withholding the algorithm, China is… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Water Hydrant Testing Schedule: Beginning at approximately 1:30pm Monday, July 14th, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Rescue will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: 6th Ave. SW to South City Limits  Between S. 5th St. & West City Limits The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure… Read more »

FEDORA, S.D.(Press Release)-A Webster man died and his passenger was injured in a single vehicle motorcycle crash Thursday morning, five miles east of Fedora, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates Ryan Glen Shepherd, the driver of a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling east on SD Highway 34 and went into the south ditch. The driver died at the scene… Read more »

WATERTOWN,, S.D.(KXLG)- South Dakota House Speaker Jon Hansen and Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems, running as a Republican ticket for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, made a focused campaign stop in Watertown on Friday, engaging with local Republican community members. Their day included a discussion with the Codington County Republican Women’s group, followed by a public… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Monday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced South Dakota closed the state fiscal year 2025 budget year with an operating surplus of $63 million. “South Dakota is a leader in our nation – especially when it comes to disciplined financial management,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “We will continue to be careful stewards of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 10 am Monday, July 14th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for emergency water line repair: 15th St. From 2nd Ave. SW to 3rd Ave. SW The road is scheduled to be closed until 5 pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA & KELOLAND) – Former South Dakota House Member Mike Diedrich passed away Sunday at the age of 70. Diedrich stepped down from his position in the state legislature in 2024 to focus on his health through a battle with cancer. Multiple friends and former colleagues of Diedrich posted on social media remembering his… Read more »