West Virginia (KELO) Problems with undocumented immigration at the Southern border is affecting South Dakota agriculture. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is frustrated about federal lethargy. Jackley discussed border security during a panel discussion Friday at the Republican Attorneys General Association Conference in West Virginia.
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Grants now available to help abused and neglected children
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) The state of South Dakota is making five-million dollars available to help children who’ve been abused or neglected…or have been victims of domestic or sexual assault. The money was approved by the legislature and Governor earlier this year. Attorney General Marty Jackley’s office begins taking applications for the funds today… There is… Read more »
Sioux Falls PD trying to combat new street racing problem in the city
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) The city of Sioux Falls is working hard to keep up with population growth…building new, wider, smoother roads. In the process, they’re also creating new race tracks for street racers. Night Traffic Officer Mark Toland says racers aggressively defy police patrol efforts… Police Chief Jon Thum is setting a firm tone… Read more »
Aberdeen, SD Holiday Garbage Change
ABERDEEN, SD (Press Release) HOLIDAY GARBAGE CHANGE: Due to the 4th of July Holiday observance on Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th, City garbage and recycling pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Thursday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 7:00 AM, Wednesday, July 3rd.… Read more »
Senator John Thune react to Thursday’s Presidential Debate
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Thursday, Joe Biden and Donald Trump squared off in the first Presidential debate of the year and while Senator John Thune was at McCook Lake on Friday surveying damage from flooding, our team asked what his thoughts were regarding the debate. Thune said he believes Donald Trump had a decisive… Read more »
Aberdeen Fire reminds citizens which fireworks allowed within city limits
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Aberdeen City Ordinance prohibits the use of fireworks within the city limits with the exception of sparklers, snakes, and other fireworks that do not have an audible report, projectile, or launching component. While sparklers are legal in Aberdeen, they are the biggest danger to children. The temperature at the end of the… Read more »
Horse racing coming to Fort Pierre in October
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Commission on Gaming has approved the Verendrye (verr-en-dry) Benovolent Association’s request to hold horse races Oct. 5 and 6, 2024, at the Stanley County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre. Track Manager Shane Kramme (cray-me) says it’ll be another showcase of the horse racing talent that’s raised in and around South… Read more »
Savannah Nicole Henry arrested on various sex crimes
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A former McCrossan Boys Ranch employee arrested for child pornography & various sex crimes. Sioux Falls Police Captain Josh Phillips discuss the investigation that led to the arrest of 26-year-old Savannah Nicole Henry. Henry has now been termainated by the ranch. Phillips discuss Sioux Falls Police working with Aberdeen Police involving Henry.… Read more »
$175M marked for South Dakota water, sewer, conservation projects
PIERRE, S.D.(The Dakota Scout)- Dozens of communities across South Dakota are getting a share of nearly $175 million worth of help from the state and federal government to advance some big ticket public infrastructure projects. All four corners of the state and towns, water districts and cities everywhere in between have been awarded grants and… Read more »
Cartels benefiting from the southern border crisis
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The southern border crisis is fueling drug and human trafficking in the U-S. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead says the open border with Mexico has created another profit center for the cartels. Those cartels are the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco Cartel. Milstead says the migrants who enter the country illegally pay… Read more »