WILMOT, S.D. (KELOLAND) — A man is dead after a car hit him near Wilmot, South Dakota early Sunday morning. Authorities say a man was walking in the southbound lane early Sunday morning when a car also traveling in the southbound lane struck him. The driver was taken to jail for Driving Under the Influence.… Read more »
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Get to know U.S. House candidate Sheryl Johnson
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Earlier this year, Sioux Falls native and Democrat Sheryl Johnson announced her candidacy for the U.S. House seat representing South Dakota. On Sunday, she made a stop in Aberdeen as part of the Blue Jeans BBQ hosted by Brown County Democrats. Johnson tells us her background. Johnson discuss her motivation to run for… Read more »
Recap of First annual Blue Jeans BBQ
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday, the Brown County Democrats conducted their first annual Blue Jeans BBQ at Wylie Park in Aberdeen. Those in attendance had an opportunity to hear from candidates running for elections in the region & in South Dakota. Sheryl Johnson is the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House against incumbant Representative Dusty Johnson. … Read more »
South Dakota Democrats energized with VP Kamala Harris
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back on Sunday, July 21st President Joe Biden announced he will not be seeking a second term as President of the United States. Vice Chair of the South Dakota Democrats, Jessica Meyers was in Chicago when the announcement was made. Meyers discuss the meeting held on Monday to determine what to do with… Read more »
Sioux Falls man accused of kidnapping & child abuse charges
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A Sioux Falls man is being held on kidnapping, assault and child abuse charges in an early-morning incident in southwest Sioux Falls. Officers responded to a report from neighbors that included mention of a firearm. Raymond Allen allegedly assaulted a woman and a small child, and then fled the scene with her… Read more »
Grass fire reported in Stanley County
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Volunteer firefighters from a handful of different departments spent around four hours Thursday afternoon in 100+ degree heat to extinguish a fire that took off into a wheat field in Stanley County. Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Tye Odden was the incident commander at the scene. He says it was… Read more »
Senators Thune & Warner introduce legislation to address student debt crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) —U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) recently introduced the Employer Participation in Repayment Act. This bipartisan legislation would help Americans tackle their student loan debt by making permanent Thune’s previously enacted provision that allows employers to contribute up to $5,250 tax-free to their employees’ student loans. This bill would help… Read more »
Business Pitch Competition coming up Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern Innovation & Startup Center and Aberdeen Development Corporation are excited to announce the finalists for the inaugural Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition. This milestone represents a significant advancement in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation within the Aberdeen community. The competition aims to inspire and support entrepreneurial ventures, refine business ideas, and… Read more »
Mayor Paul TenHaken propose budget to run Sioux Falls in 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- 781-million dollars…that’s the proposed cost of running the city of Sioux Falls in 2025. Mayor Paul TenHaken laid out his proposed spending plan in his annual Budget Address this afternoon. It comes at a time of uncertainty due to the proposed repeal of the sales tax on consumption…which could drastically cut city… Read more »
Red River State Bank files lawsuit over alleged loan defaults
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- In a lawsuit filed with the Third Judicial Circuit Court in Codington County, Red River State Bank (RRSB), based in Minnesota, is suing multiple parties over alleged loan defaults. The defendants in the complaint include Generations on 1st, LLC, Craig Holdings, LLC, Watertown Development Company, Mulinda Craig, Jesse Craig, and Codington County.… Read more »