WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) Friday sent an invitation to President Donald Trump inviting him to attend the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota. In addition to the rally itself, Rounds is inviting President Trump to attend a concert at the iconic Sturgis Buffalo Chip alongside founder and CEO Rod Woodruff. “The… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), at the request of the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred Thursday night, June 26, in Sioux Falls. “The Attorney General’s Office and DCI are committed to doing a thorough and impartialinvestigation into… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is looking to head to Washington. Jackley told KELOLAND News Friday he is planning to run in 2026 for South Dakota’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Republican Dusty Johnson, of Mitchell, currently occupies the seat which will be open 2026 along… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 17 different counties during the month of July. These checkpoints will take place in the counties of Beadle, Charles Mix, Codington, Custer, Davison, Edmunds, Jones, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marshall, Meade, Minnehaha, Moody, Spink, Stanley, Union, and Yankton. The monthly checkpoints… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A 47 year old female from Pierre is accused of stealing approximately $45,500 from the Community and Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. Dusti Deal is charged with Grand Theft by Embezzlement. She was arrested, then released on a $5,000 bond. In a complaint filed with the court, Stanley County State’s Attorney Tom… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) –This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1713, the Agricultural Risk Review Act of 2025, introduced by Representative Frank Lucas (R-Okla.), which included provisions oflegislation introduced by U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act. The legislation would require the Secretary of Agriculture to review all… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Live performance by the Minneapolis-based nine-piece, Latin American orchestra, Salsa Del Soul. K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, The Aberdeen Library Foundation, the Aberdeen Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department present Salsa Del Soul. This nine-piece Latin American orchestra has been bringing Caribbean-inspired dance music for… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A group of meteorologists and scientists studying hail in severe thunderstorms made an overnight stop in Pierre Wednesday night. ICECHIP 2025 stands for In-situ Collaborative Experiment for the Collection of Hail in the Plains.  Using four Doppler on Wheel trucks, and a host of support vehicles, the program looks to address five areas. … Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8 am Monday, June 30th, 2025, the following intersection will be partially closed to thru traffic for traffic signal work: 3rd Ave. SE & S. Roosevelt St. Third Ave. SE, approximately ½ block east and west of S. Roosevelt St., is scheduled to be closed until 5 pm Wednesday,… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Amanda Walder, who was sentenced to 20 years in the Women’s State Penitentiary for Manslaughter in the First Degree in March 2023, has filed a motion to modify her sentence. Court documents indicate a motions hearing is scheduled for July 14, 2025, at 1:15 PM. Walder, 32, was convicted following a plea agreement… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 10 am on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water off for water main repair: South Aldrich Street From 10th Ave SE to 11th Ave SE The road is scheduled to be closed and water off until finished.  Motorists are advised to… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The legislature’s Property Tax Task Force resumed work on reducing property taxes today. Meeting in Sioux Falls they heard a detailed explanation of the state’s property tax system, which funds local governments. During the past legislative session, lawmakers talked often about inefficiencies in local government operations. Today they heard from city officials… Read more »

HAMLIN COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday that a scammer has been impersonating a deputy from its office. According to a social media post from the sheriff’s office, the scammer has been calling people and telling them they need to discuss important legal matters or that they… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Ag Committee of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce invites applications for the 2025 Farm Family of the Year Award. The award honors a farm family who represents farming & ranching and the spirit of agriculture in northeastern South Dakota. To be eligible for the award, recipients must be actively engaged… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Heavy rains fell Wednesday morning in parts of the northeastern South Dakota. .57″ fell at the Aberdeen Regional Airport this morning. 5: of rain fell in Milbank.  The NWS was informed of a  report of standing water in farm fields around Milbank & Twins Brook. Over 4″ fell five miles south of Webster… Read more »