ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Downtown Main Street in Aberdeen has seen a resurgence in new businesses opening its doors and a now a unique bookstore, Novel Ideas, has found its home on Main Street as well. Mike Bockorny, owner of Novel Ideas, talks about how the store came to reality. Bockorny explains how the… Read more »

WILMOT, S.D.(KXLG)- Last Friday, Recruiting NCO SFC Brent Wienk from the South Dakota National Guard donated and installed new signage on the stairs at Wilmot High School. The signs display words that represent core values, including Leadership, Integrity, Accountability, Citizenship, and Self-Confidence. These inspiring additions serve as daily reminders for students as they navigate their… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Gang violence may have been involved. Sioux Falls Police say there may have been a second shooter in Friday night’s active shooter incident in the Empire Mall. 18-year old Jaden Michael Justis Bingham is jailed on a 100-thousand dollar bond. Police Lieutenant Aaron Nyberg says it’s too soon to tell whether a… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Bea Smith, who leads the Northern Innovation and Startup Center at Northern State University, is among this year’s Prairie Business 40 Under 40 honorees. The award highlights professionals making notable contributions to their organizations and communities. Published monthly by Forum Communications’ Grand Forks Herald, Prairie Business Magazine highlights business leaders and organizations… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of the Midwest Plains and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Omaha Field Office are partnering this holiday season to raise awareness of the increased risks of scams during peak shopping periods. As online holiday sales in the U.S. are projected to reach nearly $240 billion this… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The 2024 BIG Idea competition is coming up this Wednesday. Here’s the list of finalists both in and out of state: In State Finalists: Cuddle Cup Café Team Member: Samantha Geffre Leola High School Advisor: Trevor Van Tilburg Cab Shine Solutions Team Member: Ashley Haven Northwestern High School Advisor: Anne Frericks Butler… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELOLAND) — A South Dakota cowgirl has made the national stage. Miss Rodeo of South Dakota, Callie Mueller, has won the national Miss Rodeo of America title. Sunday night was the crowning ceremony, ending the nine day competition in Las Vegas, NV. Mueller has been competing in competitions since 2019. Gov. Kristi… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KCCR)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is leading an effort to eliminate the U-S Department of Education.  He says transferring programs out of the Education Department for him dates back to his time as South Dakota Governor. Rounds says the U-S Education Department isn’t in the business of educating kids. Rounds he’s been looking… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Funding cuts to the budget of South Dakota Public Broadcasting proposed by Governor Kristi Noem would be “devastating.” The Governor proposed a cut of about three point six million dollars to the 2026 budget for the state owned broadcasters. Speaking to the Educational Telecommunications Board, SDPB Executive Director Julie Overgaard says the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls Police worked late into the night, sweeping the Empire Mall after there was an active shooting event. The initial calls came in at about 7:30 after two to three shots were fired. Police Chief Jon Thum (TOOM) says law enforcement and mall employees acted quickly to get everyone to safety.… Read more »