WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)-  A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. The incident took place at the intersection of 455th Ave and 156th Street, 16 miles north of Watertown, SD. The first vehicle involved was a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Carol Fay McFarland, an 87-year-old female from Webster, SD. McFarland,… Read more »

DEUEL COUNTY, S.D.(Press Release)- Invenergy’s South Deuel Wind Project is poised to significantly impact the region’s clean energy production and economic growth by applying to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (SD PUC) to build additional wind towers. The South Deuel Wind Energy Center, developed by Invenergy, will harness the superior wind resources in Deuel… Read more »

LAKE CITY, S.D.(KXLG)- The Northern Fort Playhouse is set to captivate audiences once again as it opens its 18th season of live summer theatre at the picturesque Fort Sisseton Historic State Park. Theater enthusiasts can look forward to a delightful lineup of performances featuring two engaging shows: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, water will be off in the following areas for watermain valve installation: WATER OFF: 10th St. from 8th Ave. SW to 10th Ave. SW 9th Ave. SW from S. 9th St. to S. 11th St.  STREET CLOSED: 10th St. from 8th Ave. SW… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s July Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, July 11 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Budget Furniture, 5350 East Highway 12. Host and sponsor of the event is Budget Furniture. Food will be catered by Three22 Kitchen + Cocktails and the membership drawing… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – An 88-year-old man passed away on Wednesday from injuries he received in a two-vehicle crash near Watertown. The crash happened around 10 a.m. on June 27. The driver of a 2022 AGCO Terragotor crop sprayer was making a left turn from 455th Avenue into a field approach when the driver… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Tenhaken is apologizing for a decision that threw a lot of folks’ Fourth of July plans into a tailspin. With stormy conditions in the forecast for the 4th, the decision was made to cancel the 2024 Independence Day celebration festivities- including the 5K Fun Run, parade, picnic, and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Hughes County Sheriff’s Office is warning people about an old scam that’s going around again. Sheriff Patrick Callahan says callers are claiming to be from his office and telling people they need to pay a fine for missing jury duty. Callahan says like many other scams, this one targets the elderly. Callahan… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Fort Pierre City Council is still considering the options regarding the future of water storage for the town. During a special meeting on Friday (June 28, 2024), town leaders had an in-depth discussion with representatives from engineering companies Bartlett & West and Brosz Engineering, the state Department of Agriculture and Natural… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- After time to let cooler heads prevail, the Fort Pierre City Council awarded a bid to A-G-E Corporation for construction of the Tatanka Trail Pedestrian Bridge.  The approval didn’t come without some Council members questioning the project.  Council member Larry Cronin asked if a walking bridge over a marina behind Drifter’s restaurant… Read more »