SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- If you live in Sioux Falls, you’ll probably be called to the voting booth in the next year or so to determine the fate of this so-called Riverline District in downtown Sioux Falls. That property currently holds the old Sears building just east of downtown. The city council approved an eight-million dollar… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Our regional economy is giving us a bit of a roller coaster ride. Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index went from positive in November to negative this month. Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says the numbers were affected by the election. South Dakota’s results mirrored the overall survey with weak numbers this month. Goss… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Republican President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office next month and the President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association sees some positive things ahead for cattle producers in this second Trump Administration. Wyoming rancher Mark Eisele (eyes-lee) says there’s no shortage of problems they’d like to find solutions for. A lack of… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(KXLG)-  South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Yankton County State’s Attorney-Elect Tyler Larsen announced that Andrew Jondahl of Watertown has been indicted on four charges related to an officer-involved shooting that occurred on December 5, 2024, in the Yankton High School parking lot. Jondahl was indicted on Friday by a Yankton County Grand… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association (SDCA) awarded the Cattlemen of the Year and Friend of SDCA awards at the Cattlemen’s Banquet during the 76th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Pierre. Chance Popham of Hayti received the 2024 Cattlemen of the Year award. This award recognizes an SDCA member who is active in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Toward the end of Monday’s City Council meeting, Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien addressed couple issues dealing with the city of Aberdeen. Bobzien discuss the ribbon cutting of the Sledding Hill that took place at Baird Park last Friday. Bobzien talks about when the snow making machine can be used for the hill.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council addressed resolution dealing with funding for improvements to the water reclamation plant. Aberdeen Finance Director Jordan McQuillen: Community Development Specialist for Northeast Council of Government(NECOG) Lesleann Palmer talks about the purpose of the $30 million loan. Palmer believes the DANR(Department of Agriculture & Natural… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department are opening the Lincoln and Manor Outdoor Ice Rinks for the season on Friday, December 27 from 1-9 p.m. The Holiday hours are: December 27 – 30                                       1 – 9 p.m. December 31                                                1 – 5 p.m. January 1                                                      1 – 5 p.m. January… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) announced that he has nominated students for appointments to the nation’s service academies. Rounds nominated Brody Weinmeister of Aberdeen as his principal nominee to the U.S. Naval Academy, Rowdy Baldwin of Pierre as his principal nominee to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and Hollie… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota lawmakers are are heading into a bit of a perfect storm in just over three weeks. Federal money is drying up, sales tax revenues are down, and a lot of new faces will be looking for answers in a tight budget year. Like all state departments, the Board of Regents will… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(The Dakota Scout)- Terry Ree, half of the legendary comedy-music duo Williams and Ree, died Saturday morning at the age of 75. His death was confirmed by the wife of Ree’s bandmate, Bruce Williams, on Facebook. Earlier this year, the Deadwood Mountain Grand announced Williams and Ree’s Nov. 30 show at the facility had… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- The U.S. Congress Friday passed a CR(continuous resolution) to fund the government through March.  After the vote Senator Mike Rounds went to X and tweeted the following: “The continuing resolution that passed the Senate and House tonight was far from perfect, but it delivered several key wins for America: keeping government open (meaning… Read more »