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 »

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 »

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.

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, 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 (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 »

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 »

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Aberdeen City Ordinance prohibits the use of fireworks within the city limits with the exception of sparklers, snakes, and other fireworks that do not have an audible report, projectile, or launching component. While sparklers are legal in Aberdeen, they are the biggest danger to children. The temperature at the end of the… Read more »