ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Ron Rivett of Aberdeen, who is most known for being the founder of Super 8 Motels and My Place hotels, has passed away at age 83. According to a death notice posted by Carlson Funeral Home, Rivett died on December 9 at the Baptist Medical Center in Miami, FL. In… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Brown County Commission on Tuesday heard about the PPE Pilot program. Brown County Human Resources Director Allison Tunheim talks about the program. Tunheim inform the commission that this is something that Brown County would need to enforce. Brown County Emergency Management Director Scott Meints express his concerns about the program. Meints talks… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners received a bid to replace the roof at the Holum Expo Building at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley discuss the bid the board received. The bid came from Mega Construction with the material from Campbell’s Town & Country. Kippley request… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A seven-figure construction project at Lake Area Technical College was approved Monday night by the Watertown School Board. LATC President Tiffany Sanderson gave the board the details on the remodeling of the college’s dental assisting space. The board approved the bid with Gray Construction of Watertown. Sanderson says the project will be paid for… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release} Watertown City Council had a well-vetted discussion, which included establishing fees for 2024. It was said that most of the fee increases were “inflationary hikes.” However, one fee specifically brought to attention was the Medical Cannabis License renewal fee, which is currently set at $25,000 annually. Watertown Mayor Ried Holien allowed leniency… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- In her proposed Budget Address last week, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recommended a 4% funding increase for the big three– education, healthcare providers and state employees. Prior the regular Pierre School District Board meeting Monday night, District 24 legislators sat down with school board members and administrators to discuss what may be… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- They say the ATF is violating the second amendment. Attorney General Marty Jackley and two dozen of his colleagues are asking the ATF to drop a proposed civil liability rule on firearm sales. It would open up anyone selling a firearm for profit to penalties, including people selling guns to friends and family… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- District 24 Representative Will Mortenson of Pierre is seeking another two-year term in House Chamber.  The 35 year-old will be serving in his fourth year in the House this winter. The current House Majority leader says he’s been a champion for the ideals that are important to central South Dakota and specifically District… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Community Champions Awards Luncheon, which will take place on February 13, 2024 , recognizes volunteer leaders within Aberdeen and the region. Award nominations are now being accepted and must be received by January 12, 2024. Descriptions and nomination forms can be found at  https://aberdeen-chamber.com/events-programs/community-champions-awards-luncheon/. The awards that will be presented… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Trying to get the most “bang for the buck” on ethanol. That’s part of a strategy we’re going to see from the 2024 Legislature. Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree says there’s a move to follow the path of neighboring states, to go from 10-percent ethanol blends to 15-percent. He says the impact… Read more »