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Iowa approve Summit Carbon Solution’s CO2 project

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- An approval…with a catch. Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed Carbon Capture pipeline was approved by the Iowa Utilities Board Tuesday. But, it’s conditioned upon approval by North and South Dakota regulators. North Dakota’s Public Service Commission completed hearings on Summit’s re-application. It hasn’t ruled yet, but Summit CEO Lee Blank is optimistic. Blank… Read more »

Iowa approve Summit Carbon Solution’s CO2 project

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- An approval…with a catch. Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed Carbon Capture pipeline was approved by the Iowa Utilities Board Tuesday. But, it’s conditioned upon approval by North and South Dakota regulators. North Dakota’s Public Service Commission completed hearings on Summit’s re-application. It hasn’t ruled yet, but Summit CEO Lee Blank is optimistic. Blank… Read more »

Recap of Tribal Public Safety Summit held this week

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Among those taking part in a Tribal Public Safety Summit this week at the Governor’s Residence in Pierre was House Majority Leader and District 24 Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre. Mortenson says it was a productive gathering of law enforcement and government on all levels. Mortenson says he spent most of the… Read more »

Recap of Tribal Public Safety Summit held this week

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Among those taking part in a Tribal Public Safety Summit this week at the Governor’s Residence in Pierre was House Majority Leader and District 24 Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre. Mortenson says it was a productive gathering of law enforcement and government on all levels. Mortenson says he spent most of the… Read more »

Les Schwab Tires to open new location in Aberdeen in July

BEND, O.R.(Press Release)- Les Schwab Tires, one of the leading independent tire dealers in the United States, is opening a new store on July 17, 2024, at 704 Melgaard Road S. in Aberdeen. This will be Les Schwab Tires’ first Aberdeen location, and store manager Dustin Laizure said he looks forward to bringing the company’s… Read more »

Les Schwab Tires to open new location in Aberdeen in July

BEND, O.R.(Press Release)- Les Schwab Tires, one of the leading independent tire dealers in the United States, is opening a new store on July 17, 2024, at 704 Melgaard Road S. in Aberdeen. This will be Les Schwab Tires’ first Aberdeen location, and store manager Dustin Laizure said he looks forward to bringing the company’s… Read more »

Severe weather impacting Summerset Monday night

SUMMERSET, S.D.(KBHB) – Thunderstorms dropped large hail on the Summerset area Monday night, causing some extensive damage.   The National Weather Service in Rapid City says the storm moved in to the Summerset area around 7:30 after dropping 1.25-inch hail on Mount Rushmore. Keystone also reported some large hail and gusty winds. Videos posted on… Read more »

Severe weather impacting Summerset Monday night

SUMMERSET, S.D.(KBHB) – Thunderstorms dropped large hail on the Summerset area Monday night, causing some extensive damage.   The National Weather Service in Rapid City says the storm moved in to the Summerset area around 7:30 after dropping 1.25-inch hail on Mount Rushmore. Keystone also reported some large hail and gusty winds. Videos posted on… Read more »

Road Closed – 1st Ave. SW between S. 3rd St. & S. 4th St.

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED:   Beginning at 10 am Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for water and sewer line repair and patching: 1st Ave. SW between S. 3rd St. & S. 4th St. The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5 pm Friday, or until finished.  … Read more »

Road Closed – 1st Ave. SW between S. 3rd St. & S. 4th St.

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED:   Beginning at 10 am Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for water and sewer line repair and patching: 1st Ave. SW between S. 3rd St. & S. 4th St. The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5 pm Friday, or until finished.  … Read more »

Robert County Sheriff’s Office post digital speed signs in Summit & Wilmot

ROBERT COUNTY, S.D.(KXLG)- The Roberts County Sheriff’s Office has announced the installation of digital speed signs in the cities of Summit and Wilmot, marking a significant step in their ongoing efforts to deter speeding and reduce injury crashes across the county. Funded by the State of South Dakota’s Highway Safety Program, these digital signs are… Read more »

Robert County Sheriff’s Office post digital speed signs in Summit & Wilmot

ROBERT COUNTY, S.D.(KXLG)- The Roberts County Sheriff’s Office has announced the installation of digital speed signs in the cities of Summit and Wilmot, marking a significant step in their ongoing efforts to deter speeding and reduce injury crashes across the county. Funded by the State of South Dakota’s Highway Safety Program, these digital signs are… Read more »

Recounts don’t change results in Codington County

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten has confirmed that the primary election results remain unchanged after a series of recounts. The announcement was made during a meeting with the Codington County Commissioners this morning. Three recounts have been conducted so far, covering the positions of County Commissioner. Tyler McElhaney will move on to the… Read more »

Recounts don’t change results in Codington County

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten has confirmed that the primary election results remain unchanged after a series of recounts. The announcement was made during a meeting with the Codington County Commissioners this morning. Three recounts have been conducted so far, covering the positions of County Commissioner. Tyler McElhaney will move on to the… Read more »

SD Game, Fish, and Park look into camping experience around the state

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Game, Fish and Parks Department is looking to find out what people who camp in South Dakota State Parks like or what from their camping experiences.  G-F-and-P Deputy Director Al Nedved says a camper survey is something they’ve been looking to do for a number of years. They also hope to discover… Read more »

SD Game, Fish, and Park look into camping experience around the state

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Game, Fish and Parks Department is looking to find out what people who camp in South Dakota State Parks like or what from their camping experiences.  G-F-and-P Deputy Director Al Nedved says a camper survey is something they’ve been looking to do for a number of years. They also hope to discover… Read more »

South Dakota Education Secretary address smart phones in schools

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- As a summer study committee of the South Dakota legislature started it’s work last week on artificial intelligence and access to the Internet by minors, the impact of smart phones and education moved into the conversation.  South Dakota Department of Education Secretary Dr. Joe Graves says teachers across the state are seeing negative… Read more »

South Dakota Education Secretary address smart phones in schools

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- As a summer study committee of the South Dakota legislature started it’s work last week on artificial intelligence and access to the Internet by minors, the impact of smart phones and education moved into the conversation.  South Dakota Department of Education Secretary Dr. Joe Graves says teachers across the state are seeing negative… Read more »

Fort Pierre City Council table awarding a bid for Tatanka Trail bridge

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Fort Pierre City Council tabled awarding a bid for the Tatanka Trail pedestrian bridge project last week.  The bid award was tabled after Mark Morris with Morris Inc. of Fort Pierre interjected into the Council’s work that the process by the city was not fair. Andy Johnson with A-G-E Corporation defended… Read more »

Fort Pierre City Council table awarding a bid for Tatanka Trail bridge

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Fort Pierre City Council tabled awarding a bid for the Tatanka Trail pedestrian bridge project last week.  The bid award was tabled after Mark Morris with Morris Inc. of Fort Pierre interjected into the Council’s work that the process by the city was not fair. Andy Johnson with A-G-E Corporation defended… Read more »