PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota’s Indigent Legal Defense program is still in its infancy, but it’s getting high marks. The Legislature approved and funded the new program this year, forming an oversight Commission. A six-month study by the 6th Amendment Center commends the state for the actions it’s taking. Still, Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen… Read more »
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Build Dakota Scholarship celebrates 10 years
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — Four-thousand graduates and 43 and a half-million dollars in scholarships over the past ten years. Those are the vital statistics of the Build Dakota Scholarship, which is designed to help college students graduate debt-free as they learn a trade. The program’s success has drawn some high-level attention. Mike Rowe of… Read more »
Aberdeen Central Theatre to present ‘Stargirl’
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Central Theatre Department will present its fall 2024 production, “Stargirl,” on Oct. 1, 3 and 4. Performances begin at 7 p.m. each night in the CHS Thomas F. Kelly Theater. Based on the novel by Jerry Spinelli and also adapted into a Disney original movie, “Stargirl” is a coming-of-age… Read more »
47-year-old Pierre woman died Wednesday
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A 47-year woman from Pierre is dead after being run over by a vehicle in Pierre about mid-morning on Wednesday. Information from Pierre Police Captain Dusty Pelle (pell-ee) says at approximately 10am, emergency responders responded to the 600 block of N. Huron Avenue for a female being pinned between a car and a… Read more »
Doctors encourage everyone to still get their COVID vaccine shot
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The Covid Pandemic Crisis is a thing of the past but Covid is still very much with us. Silvia Taylor Executive Vice President of Novavax, a maker of the Covid vaccine, points out that the threat of Covid is not over and advises Americans to get the latest vaccine. John Beckner, Senior Director… Read more »
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Imagine a world where women could detect ovarian cancer early before it spreads and becomes more challenging to treat. That’s the goal of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. By understanding the symptoms and risk factors, women can empower themselves to take control of their health and seek early diagnosis. Three Watertown women, Renee Madison,… Read more »
County Commissioners approve new office space for Senior WIC Secretary after negotiations
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- At the Codington County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, the Commissioners discussed allocating office space for a new Senior WIC secretary at the Codington County Health Nurse Office. Kayla Amen, the Northeast Dietitian Manager, and Rhonda Buntrock, the State WIC Director, presented the request. They explained that the new position would serve Codington County… Read more »
Road Closure in Aberdeen on Friday, September 27th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED: Weather permitting, beginning at 8am on Friday, September 27th, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: Capital Ave. NE from N. Enterprise St. to Production St. The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 2pm Friday or until finished. Motorists are advised to… Read more »
Preview of NSU’s homecoming week
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University’s annual homecoming week will be capped off with the 108th Gypsy Day Parade and homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. This year’s homecoming theme, “Wolves in Candy Land,” promises a tasteful celebration as the Northern and Aberdeen communities come together for this time-honored tradition. The parade will… Read more »
4th annual Pheasant Phestival Pup Crawl planned for Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 4th annual Pheasant Phestival Pup Crawl is set for Thursday at Malchow Plaza in Aberdeen. Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Marketing Director Katherine GrandStrand provides a preview. Grandstrand talks about the vendors scheduled to appear. The event as mentioned is free & open to the public. They are accepting free-will donations. Grandstrand… Read more »