WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- During a special budget meeting early Wednesday morning, the Municipal Utilities Board was told WMU recommends a 1 percent increase in electric rates, a 3 percent increase in water rates, and no increase in natural gas rates. For the average residential customer in Watertown, that would be an 80-cent per month hike in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Sixteen high school finalists have advanced to the 2023 BIG Idea Final Competition. This high school business idea competition encourages students to consider new ideas and opportunities for creating a business in their own region. All students who submitted entries are invited to the Final Competition and Awards Ceremony held December 5-6,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- The Consumer Protection Division offers these tips on how to stay shopping safe: IN-STORE PURCHASES Check the refund and return policies for restrictions and exceptions. Are there Re-stocking Fees for returned items? When buying gift cards, check for fees and expiration dates that apply. Compare Prices. Review warranties before purchasing. Along with… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- With the holiday shopping season also comes holiday scams. The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office’s Consumer Protection Division says scam text messages have been reported from what appears to be legitimate businesses such as UPS, FedEx and the US Postal Service. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the scammers are trying to get people… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- 2024 will mark the return to tighter budgets for South Dakota legislators. That’s the prediction of state Representative Tony Venhuizen of Sioux Falls…who’s a member of the Appropriations Committee. Venhuizen says it’s all changing because federal stimulus money is running out, and the economy isn’t expanding like it did the last few… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota lawmakers are gearing up for the 2024 legislative sesion. As they do, there’s a potential storm brewing beneath the surface. There’s still no word from the Supreme Court on whether it will issue an advisory ruling on conflicts of interest for state officials. That problem led to the resignation of Rapid… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- They’re calling it a big win for direct democracy. The group trying to place an abortion measure on next year’s South Dakota ballot has finalized an agreement with Minnehaha County. Dakotans for Health sued the county when it restricted the area where petitions could be circulated at the Administration building. Co-founder Rick… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley announced Wednesday that country superstar Gabby Barrett will be performing Thursday, August 15th. Here’s the announcement that aired on their official Facebook page:(1:40) The Thursday show at the Fair are sponsored by Midco, Pioneer Seed, and Pheasant Country 103. Tickets go on sale for four weeks… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown City Council received a report this week on the condition of the city’s bridges. There are 11 of them in the city limits that receive periodic inspections. Chris Brozik is with Civil Design of Brookings, which conducted the inspections. Brozik says summer’s inspections found all of the bridges in excellent shape except… Read more »