HAZEL, S.D.(Press Release)- A vehicle was found stuck in a road construction site in Hamlin County early Sunday morning, leading to citations for a local woman. At approximately 1 a.m. on June 9th, 2024, a vehicle reportedly bypassed road closure barricades on County Road 438 and 183rd Street. The vehicle subsequently became stuck at the… Read more »
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City-wide spraying for mosquitoes scheduled for Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, June 11th between the hours of 8:45 PM and 1:00 AM with a backup date of Wednesday, June 12th if inclement weather suspends Tuesday’s spray. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph. The mosquito control… Read more »
South Dakota Retailers Association oppose repeal of grocery tax
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A new poll shows two-thirds of South Dakota voters support a repeal on the sales tax on food…but observers say that support is based on false information. South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says the repeal measure’s language goes much further than repealing the tax on groceries…and that spells trouble.… Read more »
30-year-old Sioux Falls man faces three first degree murder charges
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — A 30-year-old Sioux Falls man is in the Minnehaha County Jail facing three counts of first-degree murder charges in Lincoln County from an early morning shooting Saturday in southwest Sioux Falls. According to Sioux Falls Police Lt. Aaron Nyberg, the shooting suspect, Justin Cody Rackley, was arrested Saturday after officers found… Read more »
Congressmen Johnson, Davids create bipartisan sustainable aviation caucus to reduce environmental impact, boost financial security
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Monday, U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Sharice Davids (D-KS) announced the creation of the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus (CSAC). Co-chaired by Davids and Johnson, the caucus will work to reduce the aviation industry’s environmental impact and maximize its financial sustainability. By accessing federal policy, holding forums, and bringing together… Read more »
Painting of Public Parking Lots
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning Monday, June 10th, and lasting thru the week, the City of Aberdeen Traffic Department will start painting public parking lots in the following areas: Washington St. & SE 5th Ave. and 1st St. between 4th Ave. SW & 5th Ave. SW Although no set day and time is made for the… Read more »
Recap of Governor Noem’s appearance on CNN “State of the Union”
WAUSAU, W.I.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday morning, Governor Kristi Noem appeared on CNN “State of the Union” with Dana Bash hosting from Wausau, WI talking about her continued support for Donald Trump as President in 2025. Noem talked about Trump’s message he’s trying to deliver to the American people. Noem believes Trump will not weaponize the judicial… Read more »
Kristie Fiegen wins Republican PUC nomination at state convention
PIERRE, S.D.(South Dakota Searchlight)- Challenges mounted by a faction of the state Republican Party largely fizzled Saturday in Pierre as delegates to the state convention picked a nominee for the Public Utilities Commission and several party officers. Kristie Fiegen, an incumbent member of the PUC, won the party’s nomination for the office and will seek reelection… Read more »
Group with Nazi flag attempts to protest at state capitol
PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND & KCCR) – A group of people waving the Nazi flag were seen attempting to protest at the state Capitol in Pierre today. According to a press release sent by the Department of Public Safety, the group tried to march at the state capitol this afternoon before South Dakota Highway Patrol asked… Read more »
3 dead in Sioux Falls shooting
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELOLAND) — There was a heavy police presence in a southwest Sioux Falls neighborhood Saturday morning. Officers responded to a call of a reported shooting involving multiple victims at a home on South Drexel Drive just before 3 a.m. Police sealed-off the area as they worked the scene. Upon arrival, officers encountered… Read more »