PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- After multiple back-to-back days of hot, humid weather across South Dakota, temperatures will cool down a bit for the rest of the work week. Kelly Serr (sare) is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service Office in Aberdeen. She says we’ll have more normal July temperatures for the next few days.… Read more »
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Group of people rescued from Dry Lake #2 near Willow Lake after severe weather incident
WILLOW LAKE, S.D. (KWAT)–A close call Wednesday morning for three people in a boat on Dry Lake #2 just north of the town of Willow Lake in Clark County. They were out fishing when a fast-moving thunderstorm rolled in, capsizing the boat in very strong winds. Multiple agencies responded, including Codington County Search and Rescue.… Read more »
San Francisco man identified in plane crash near Granite Falls, MN
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Watertown Public Opinion)- The two people who were on board a small jet that left Watertown, South Dakota and crashed on July 21 in western Minnesota have been identified. David Colin Dacus, a 49-year-old from San Francisco, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. Mark… Read more »
Skywest to offer Saturday flights in November at Pierre Airport
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- SkyWest Airlines will take over from Denver Air Connection in serving Pierre Regional Airport late next week. SkyWest, at the request of Pierre, is planning to fly additional flights with no subsidy during the busy pheasant hunting season. But Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says even more flights will… Read more »
Final concert of the Summer Concert Series planned for Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The final concert of this year’s Summer Concert Series is scheduled for Thursday. Aberdeen Downtown Association’s Executive Director Alexa Sheldon talks about the artist performing on Thursday. Sheldon discuss an event happening preceding the concert in downtown Aberdeen. Proceeds for the beer garden for this concert goes to Hub Area Habitat for Humanity.… Read more »
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in honor of Mike Diedrich
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Wednesday, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in honor of former state legislator Michael (Mike) Diedrich. He served in the South Dakota State Senate from 1987 to 1990, from 1993 to 1994, and from… Read more »
Sturgis City Council discuss resolution for payment for race held during 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council voted to approve a resolution on how to go forward regarding a $501,694 bill from American Flat Trackers or AFTE. A letter sent earlier this month from AFTE continues to demand money from the city for what it says is the remaining deficit from the 2024 Sturgis TT… Read more »
Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen looking for volunteers for 2025 Fair
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen are looking for volunteers for the upcoming Brown County Fair. Executive Director Michael Herman: Hermann wants to thank area businesses for helping out but still looking for those to help with concession for the Grandstand events. Herman lists the way that you can contact them if… Read more »
Watertown City Council discuss impact tariffs could have on their budget
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown City Council Monday night approved the purchase of a new 2025 Toro Groundsmaster 4100D Wide Area Mower for the Parks Division. The acquisition, although necessary to replace aging equipment, sparked a notable discussion about the increasing impact of tariffs on city expenditures. City Manager Alan Stager explained that the new Toro… Read more »
President Trump endorses Senator Rounds for re-election if he choose to run again
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO.com) — Senator Mike Rounds hasn’t announced he’s running for reelection yet…and already he has the endorsement of President Trump. Trump calls Rounds a fighter for South Dakota values, farmers, the economy and the military. Rounds thanked the President on social media and hinted an official campaign launch is coming soon.