ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8am Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the following roads will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 3rd Ave. SE from S. Lincoln St. to S. Washington St. and Lincoln St. from 7th Ave. NE to 8th Ave. NE These roads are scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm Monday,… Read more »
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3rd Street from 9th to 10th Ave SW closed for new water service line
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:30 am Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for a new water service line install: 3rd St. from 9th Ave. SW to 10th Ave. SW The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5 pm or until finished. Motorists are advised to… Read more »
Aberdeen Central’s Kerry Konda named Debate coach of the year
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Aberdeen Central High School speech and debate coach Kerry Konda has been named the 2024 Coach of the Year by the the National Speech & Debate Association. Kerry Konda was presented the award by his student and Student of the Year finalist Breanna Wollman during the 2024 Donus D. Roberts Diamond and… Read more »
Quilts of Valor ceremony held Sunday in Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A few dozen people gathered at the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Watertown Sunday for a Quilts of Valor ceremony. Two Watertown U.S. Army veterans were presented with handmade quilts by Huron-based Quilts of Valor group members. Alvin Amy and Daniel Schroeder received red, white, and blue quilts during the ceremony in recognition… Read more »
DAV Chapter 13 Veterans Golf Fundraiser taking place July 6th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The DAV Chapter 13 is hosting a veterans’ golf fundraiser on July 6th at Rolling Hills Golf Course in Aberdeen, SD. J Arlt with the DAV Chapter 13 in Aberdeen explains what the DAV does to help veterans. John Cornelius with the DAV Chapter 13 talks about their upcoming golf… Read more »
SD Attorney General Marty Jackley frustrated with federal lethargy on southern border
West Virginia (KELO) Problems with undocumented immigration at the Southern border is affecting South Dakota agriculture. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is frustrated about federal lethargy. Jackley discussed border security during a panel discussion Friday at the Republican Attorneys General Association Conference in West Virginia.
Grants now available to help abused and neglected children
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) The state of South Dakota is making five-million dollars available to help children who’ve been abused or neglected…or have been victims of domestic or sexual assault. The money was approved by the legislature and Governor earlier this year. Attorney General Marty Jackley’s office begins taking applications for the funds today… There is… Read more »
Sioux Falls PD trying to combat new street racing problem in the city
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) The city of Sioux Falls is working hard to keep up with population growth…building new, wider, smoother roads. In the process, they’re also creating new race tracks for street racers. Night Traffic Officer Mark Toland says racers aggressively defy police patrol efforts… Police Chief Jon Thum is setting a firm tone… Read more »
Aberdeen, SD Holiday Garbage Change
ABERDEEN, SD (Press Release) HOLIDAY GARBAGE CHANGE: Due to the 4th of July Holiday observance on Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th, City garbage and recycling pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Thursday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 7:00 AM, Wednesday, July 3rd.… Read more »
Senator John Thune react to Thursday’s Presidential Debate
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Thursday, Joe Biden and Donald Trump squared off in the first Presidential debate of the year and while Senator John Thune was at McCook Lake on Friday surveying damage from flooding, our team asked what his thoughts were regarding the debate. Thune said he believes Donald Trump had a decisive… Read more »