SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- From the Congressional hearing rooms in Washington to the plains in South Dakota, alarm bells are going off on the potential problems related to technology…especially on the subject of Artificial Intelligence. In the field of higher education the issue of academic integrity is being sorely tested. SDSU Vice Provost Dr. Victor Taylor… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The first time around on auditing vote tabulations produced few changes. Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson opted for an audit of all votes in this month’s primary elections. The audit only revealed a few errors…but the number was higher than advertised by the election system. Anderson says she’s confident in the accuracy… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Juvenile crime is on the rise in Sioux Falls…and it’s more violent. That point is being driven home with an incident that happened Wednesday. Captain Josh Phillips of the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s office says deputies witnessed a gun being fired from a car following an assault. That started a pursuit, which ended… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to inclement weather, the Municipal Band Concert and Melgaard Park Kids Activity for tonight, Thursday, June 27, 2024 have been cancelled. For further information, contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 626-7015.

MURDO, S.D.(KCCR)- A Murdo restaurant and it’s Big Al Burger is a finalist for the best hamburger in South Dakota.  The Big Al Burger from the Circle E Drive-in in Murdo joins burgers from restaurants in Sioux Falls, Summerset, Webster and Deadwood as finalists. An honorable mention is going to the Baker’s Bakery and Cafe… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown’s city officials discussed the future of baseball in the city and the importance of advisory boards. The “From the Halls of City Hall” program featured three guests: Mayor Ried Holien, City Manager Amanda Mack, and Deputy Mayor Councilman Randy Tupper. The discussion centered around the potential design of a new baseball field… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Governor’s Office of Economic Development in South Dakota has announced that it is now accepting applications for the Blender Pump Grant program. This initiative is designed to encourage the use of ethanol blended fuels, a vital component of the state’s value-added agriculture sector. “Ethanol is an important part of value-added agriculture… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre City Commission has approved a change order to add features to a new Airport Rescue and Firefighting truck under construction.  Airport Manager Brian Cowels says the change order will add features for safety and usability. The second add-on would help firefighters on the ground at an airplane crash. The third and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Lawmakers and Legislative Research Council staff have been tested in recent weeks about avoiding phishing emails received on their work computers.  L-R-C Chief Information Technology Officer Elijah Rodriguez says legislators have begin improving on not getting caught opening dangerous emails. Rodriguez says L-R-C staff also improved their results. Rodriguez says the Technology Sub-Committee… Read more »

IOWA(HubCityRadio)- Earlier this week, Summit Carbon Solution received the go ahead for their CO2 pipeline in the state of Iowa from the Iowa Utility Board.  CEO Lee Blank appeared on Agritalk hosted by Chip Flory to update what’s happening elsewhere in the region. Blank was grateful for what the IUB did for them. Blank update… Read more »