ABERDEEN, S.D. (DRGNEWS) A federal judge has sentenced a Mandan, North Dakota, man convicted of Distribution of a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death. The sentencing took place on May 19, 2025. Carlin Mellette, age 29, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and ordered to forfeit the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, Representative Al Novstrup & Erik Muckey told members at Boys State what being a Republician(Novstrup) or a Democrat(Muckey) is in the state of South Dakota. Al Novstrup(R): Novstrup discuss how the party believes in freedom. Novstrup discuss working across the aisle with Democrats. Novstrup weigh in on the Big Beautiful Bill… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–It was merely a formality, but this week, the U.S. Department of Transportation extended Denver Air Connection’s Essential Air Service contract to serve airports in Watertown and Pierre for up to two more months. The original four-year contract expired May 31st, at which time SkyWest was to take over air service in the… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–Watertown police conducted compliance checks at eight vape and smoke shops in the city late last month to ensure businesses were not selling certain illegal THC and Delta products. One of those eight businesses, Smokes R Us, sold Delta 8 gummies to an underage buyer. That employee received a citation for selling to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Northern Plains News)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson defended the so-called “big, beautiful bill” during a telephone town hall last Wednesday night. He said the legislation extends Trump-era tax cuts and adds new breaks for working families. Johnson faced questions about concerns over Medicaid work requirements and spending cuts. A poll during the town… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Boys State on Wednesday, the student got to hear what the role county government from 30 year veteran Commissioner Mike Wiese. Wiese describe the role of county government. Wiese describe funding needed for local schools in the counties. Wiese describe how he first got involved with county government. Wiese express the importance… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University is proud to announce Chad Harlander as the 2025 Gypsy Day Parade Grand Marshal. A 1994 graduate of Northern State University with a Bachelor of Science in Community Services, Harlander has dedicated his career to supporting youth and families across Minnesota, South Dakota and beyond. He is the founder… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D (Press Release) Youth Baseball and Softball players are instructed to stop in during these days at the designated time and receive their baseball or softball uniforms. Where: Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center, 225 3rd Ave SE Wednesday, June 4 – 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 5 – 11:00 a.m. – 4:00… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Tuesday, around 10:50pm, officers with the Aberdeen Police Department and a deputy with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office responded to an apartment complex in the 1000 block of 7th Ave SE for report of a gunshot. The caller also stated that a bullet traveled through the wall, into their apartment. Officers… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)—South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Sioux Falls woman has been indicted on one count of Grand Theft for taking unauthorized control of monies owned by 16 different victims that had a combined value of between $100,000 and $500,000. Margaret Jean Spears-Pederson, 67, was indicted May 22 by a Codington… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The Project Prison Reset Task Force met in Pierre for its third of four scheduled meetings. The Task Force went through a consultant report by Arrington Watkins Architects in which the firm went through a variety of different locations and said what locations are possible and what locations aren’t. The report… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S,D,(HubCityRadio)-  The 2025 Municipal Elections took place Tuesday in Aberdeen.  Here are the results. Candidates for the SW District: Talmage Ekanger 226 votes Nicole Schutter 172 votes Ekanger react following his election victory. Candidates for the SE District: Chad Nilson 124 Kurt Preszler 123 Tiffany Langer 79 Nilson comment following his win. Preszler comment… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Monday, the South Dakota Department of Health reported the first confirmed case of measles in South Dakota for 2025. An adult in Meade County developed a measles infection after traveling internationally. The measles patient visited several public locations, and anyone who has been in those areas is asked… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Youth Tee-Ball and Pee-Wee Ball Rosters have been posted at the following locations: Lincoln Elementary School – Main Entrance May Overby School – Main Entrance Washington Street Gym – 401 N Washington St Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center – ARCC – 225 3rd AVE SE Please check the rosters to make… Read more »