News Category: Pure Country News

Aberdeen Police Department respond to comments made by Sheriff Lunaman’s wife at last week’s Brown County Commission meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At last week’s Brown County Commission meeting, Sheriff Dave Lunzman’s wife, Mary Jane accused the commission of leaking information about an investigation involving her at the Brown County Jail last year. You can read more about it at www.aberdeeninsider.com. On Tuesday, the Aberdeen Police Department responded to her statements at this week’s meeting.… Read more »

Aberdeen Police Department respond to comments made by Sheriff Lunaman’s wife at last week’s Brown County Commission meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At last week’s Brown County Commission meeting, Sheriff Dave Lunzman’s wife, Mary Jane accused the commission of leaking information about an investigation involving her at the Brown County Jail last year. You can read more about it at www.aberdeeninsider.com. On Tuesday, the Aberdeen Police Department responded to her statements at this week’s meeting.… Read more »

Lincoln Street from Melgaard Rd to 17th Ave SE closed Wednesday for fire hydrant replacement

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:30 am on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, water will be off and road closed in the following area for fire hydrant replacement: Lincoln St. from Melgaard Rd. to 17th Ave. SE The Public Works department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for personal and… Read more »

Lincoln Street from Melgaard Rd to 17th Ave SE closed Wednesday for fire hydrant replacement

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:30 am on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, water will be off and road closed in the following area for fire hydrant replacement: Lincoln St. from Melgaard Rd. to 17th Ave. SE The Public Works department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for personal and… Read more »

U.S. House Commerce & Energy Committee hear testimony about AM Radio in cars

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KCCR)- The House Commerce and Energy Committee held hearings in Washington, D.C. Tuesday on Preserving American’s Access to AM Radio.  The hearing is for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act working through Congress.  Justin Ahasteen, Executive Director of the Navajo Nation says A-M radio is critical for relaying emergency information in Native languages.… Read more »

U.S. House Commerce & Energy Committee hear testimony about AM Radio in cars

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KCCR)- The House Commerce and Energy Committee held hearings in Washington, D.C. Tuesday on Preserving American’s Access to AM Radio.  The hearing is for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act working through Congress.  Justin Ahasteen, Executive Director of the Navajo Nation says A-M radio is critical for relaying emergency information in Native languages.… Read more »

Two teenagers charged following video posted online

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Two 16 year-old boys are in hot water for a disturbing video they posted on social media. Codington County Chief Deputy Brent Solum (soh’-lum) says the video shows the two boys in a vehicle intentionally swerving to hit a cow that was attempting to cross a road. He tells KWAT News it happened in the last… Read more »

Two teenagers charged following video posted online

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Two 16 year-old boys are in hot water for a disturbing video they posted on social media. Codington County Chief Deputy Brent Solum (soh’-lum) says the video shows the two boys in a vehicle intentionally swerving to hit a cow that was attempting to cross a road. He tells KWAT News it happened in the last… Read more »

Brookings man charged with theft of payloader and eluding

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- A Brookings man is facing multiple charges after stealing a payloader and attempting to flee from authorities. Brookings County Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring says it was reported at about 3:30 Sunday afternoon that a payloader was driving into oncoming traffic and stopping in the middle of the roadway, just south of Brookings on… Read more »

Brookings man charged with theft of payloader and eluding

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- A Brookings man is facing multiple charges after stealing a payloader and attempting to flee from authorities. Brookings County Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring says it was reported at about 3:30 Sunday afternoon that a payloader was driving into oncoming traffic and stopping in the middle of the roadway, just south of Brookings on… Read more »

National Weather Service Logo

Rainy weekend adds to moisture filled April

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) It’s been a rainy past few days in South Dakota. National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Doering (door-ing) says some areas of the state needed the moisture. Unlike states to the south of us, Doering says South Dakota didn’t have severe storms or tornadoes with this round of rainfall. Doering says the… Read more »

Rainy weekend adds to moisture filled April

National Weather Service Logo

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) It’s been a rainy past few days in South Dakota. National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Doering (door-ing) says some areas of the state needed the moisture. Unlike states to the south of us, Doering says South Dakota didn’t have severe storms or tornadoes with this round of rainfall. Doering says the… Read more »

Idea Avenue from Commerce to Corportation Street closed

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning immediately on Monday, April 29th, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic due to issues with previous utility work: Idea Ave. from Commerce St. to Corporation St. The road is scheduled to remain closed until further notice.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until completed.

Idea Avenue from Commerce to Corportation Street closed

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning immediately on Monday, April 29th, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic due to issues with previous utility work: Idea Ave. from Commerce St. to Corporation St. The road is scheduled to remain closed until further notice.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until completed.

Congressman Johnson comment on China’s cyber threats

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- FBI Director Christopher Wray is sounding the alarm on the cyber threats posed by China. Congressman Dusty Johnson appeared on Fox News over the weekend…saying the threats are real. Because of those threats, Congressman Johnson says he supports the Biden Administration’s request for 15-billion dollars to beef up U-S Cybersecurity.

Congressman Johnson comment on China’s cyber threats

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- FBI Director Christopher Wray is sounding the alarm on the cyber threats posed by China. Congressman Dusty Johnson appeared on Fox News over the weekend…saying the threats are real. Because of those threats, Congressman Johnson says he supports the Biden Administration’s request for 15-billion dollars to beef up U-S Cybersecurity.

Sioux Falls PD investigating shooting incident from Sunday morning

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) Sioux Falls police are investigating a shooting incident from just before three yesterday morning. Police Information officer Sam Clemens says officers were already checking on a report of shots fired in the one-thousand block of west 11th street when they heard more shots just a few blocks away… Clemens says several… Read more »

Sioux Falls PD investigating shooting incident from Sunday morning

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) Sioux Falls police are investigating a shooting incident from just before three yesterday morning. Police Information officer Sam Clemens says officers were already checking on a report of shots fired in the one-thousand block of west 11th street when they heard more shots just a few blocks away… Clemens says several… Read more »

UPDATE on fatal crash in Sioux Falls over the weekend

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) The most catastrophic accident he’s seen in 17 years of police work…(TR/ID) Sioux Falls Police Lieutenant Andrew Siebenborn arrived shortly after a deadly crash that killed two young teenagers at about 6 Saturday morning at 18th and Second Avenue. The crash took the lives of two 15 year olds…Milana Reeves and… Read more »

UPDATE on fatal crash in Sioux Falls over the weekend

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) The most catastrophic accident he’s seen in 17 years of police work…(TR/ID) Sioux Falls Police Lieutenant Andrew Siebenborn arrived shortly after a deadly crash that killed two young teenagers at about 6 Saturday morning at 18th and Second Avenue. The crash took the lives of two 15 year olds…Milana Reeves and… Read more »