WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On July 17, 2024, 63-year-old James Barrett Kaska, a convicted sex offender, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree rape. The plea agreement was presented in the Circuit Court of Codington County, SD, with Assistant Attorney General Kelly Marnette representing the state and Manuel de Castro representing the defendant. Kaska pleaded guilty to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- On Thursday morning, Senator John Thune went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to discuss a variety of topics. Senator Thune on the Protests Against Netanyahu: Senator John Thune spoke on the Senate floor decrying the vandalism and violence of protestors that accompanied Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech before Congress. Thune… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- Congressman Dusty Johnson chairs the subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets and Rural Development and made opening remarks on the reauthorization of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission: Johnson explained the importance of derivatives across industries and markets. The committee took testimony from agricultural and other interested parties on the bill to reauthorize the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- An Iowa woman accused of stealing one-point-seven-eight million dollars of state money intended for foster children made her first court appearance Thursday in Pierre.  Lonna Carroll is charged with two counts of Aggravated Grand Theft. Magistrate Judge Margo Northrup granted Carroll’s request for a court appointed attorney.  Attorney General Marty Jackley asked Northrup… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The South Dakota teaching certificates for a former teacher in the Britton-Hecla school district and a former teacher in the Newell school district have been permanently revoked. Larry Telkamp was a music teacher for the Britton-Hecla school district. He was accused of various suggestive sexual behaviors toward four students. He resigned… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD NewsWatch)- An Iowa company seeking regulatory approval to run a carbon dioxide pipeline through South Dakota and four other states said a delay in its plan to re-apply for a permit has nothing to do with a November vote on the project. Here’s reporter Stu Whitney with more: You can learn more… Read more »

(Press Release)- There’s nothing sweeter than helping kids at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals on Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen®. On Thursday, July 25, area Dairy Queen and DQ Grill and Chill locations are bringing health and hope to kids for Miracle Treat Day® at Sanford Children’s Hospital through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. At least… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The need for blood rises and the number of blood donations seems to decline creating a scary situation for the community blood supply. All blood donors are being urged to donate as soon as possible. Someone requires a blood transfusion every 2 seconds. 100% of the blood products needed by your community… Read more »