WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Through an approved license transfer of location at the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena, the City of Watertown has removed itself as the outdoor vendor to serve beer, allowing a different tailgating environment. City Manager Amanda Mack presented the information to the council. Mack explains some additional changes. Mack talks about the lack of… Read more »
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Sisseton woman sentenced for embezzlement
SISSETON, S.D.(KXLG)- The sentencing of Amanda Joy Quinn, a 42-year-old woman from Sisseton, South Dakota, was reported Wednesday. Quinn was convicted of embezzling funds of over $107,000 from the Long Hollow District of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Sioux Tribe and was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann on… Read more »
Two arrests following investigation of shooting at Dunham Park
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- After months of investigating, Sioux falls police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting at Dunham Park on the citdy’s west side. Police Lieutenant Aaron Nyberg. 32-year old Walter Stewart was arrested on murder and aggravated assault charges… He’s being held on a one-million dollar bond. They’re still searching… Read more »
Senator Thune emphasize getting NDAA done by end of year
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Earlier this week, Senator John Thune was on the floor of the Senate stressing the importance of getting the National Defense Authorization Act(NDAA) done by the end of this year. Thune discuss a bipartisan report that was done back in the summer. Thune criticizes Democrats for not putting more on national defense. Thune… Read more »
SD Representative Dusty Johnson comments on the selection of Attorney General
WASHINGTON, D.C.(DakotaBroadcasting)- South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson spoke recently about President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick to be the next attorney General former Florida representative Matt Gaetz. Gaetz is accused of a host of issues include sex with an underage girl and drug usage. The House Ethics Committee has conducted a probe into these alleged activities, but… Read more »
High winds to continue through the state today
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A High Wind Warning that’s been in effect since Tuesday in much of central and western South Dakota ends today at 6pm CT. Weatherology meteorologist Paul Trambley says the northwest winds have registered some big gusts. Trambley says wind gusts weren’t as strong to the east of Pierre and Fort Pierre, but there… Read more »
Update on Dependable Sanitation Recycling Pickup
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Dependable Sanitation WILL NOT be collecting recyclables today, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, due to the high winds. If your collection day was today, Dependable Sanitation asks that you please set your recyclables out for collection on your regularly scheduled day next week. If you have any questions, please call Dependable Sanitation… Read more »
Central Park Tree Lighting scheduled for Thursday night
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The holiday season is fast approaching as the Central Park Tree Lighting is set to take place this Thursday night at 5:30 pm. Travis Lemer, Recreation Superintendent with the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department, talks about the event. Lemer describes the fun activities planned for Thursday evening. Lemer details… Read more »
Hughes County perform their election audit Tuesday
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- There was a minor discrepancy, but overall, Hughes County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva (olive-a) says Tuesday’s post election audit reviewed the results for one race and one ballot issue from two different vote centers. Oliva says overall, the 2024 general election audit went smoothly. Oliva explains what an express ballot is. Brown County… Read more »
Update on Summit Carbon Solutions
IOWA(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday’s Agritalk, CEO of Summit Carbon Solutions, Lee Blank provided an update on the latest with Summit Carbon Solution’s CO2 pipeline permits. Blank discuss what the North Dakota PSC ruled last week. Blank update their requests happening in Iowa & Minnesota. Blank announced on the program that they have now submitted their permit… Read more »