WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT) -Watetown Regional Airport went into December with more than 12,300 passenger boardings for the year. Airport Manager Ian Meriwether says there were 1,195 boardings in November, including 692 to Denver and 503 to Chicago. It’s the seventh consecutive month passenger boardings have topped the 1,000 mark. In the first 11 months of this… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- Information was slow to come out from the Huron School district on the administrative leave of sixth grade teacher Zachary Kaderabek. He was placed on paid administrative leave after he was charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of solicitation of a minor.  Those charges listed this… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The November election is bringing a significant change to the South Dakota Legislature in 2025  On the Legislative Research Council website 42 of the 105 lawmakers are listed as new members with seven having served before.  That means 35 members have never walked the halls of the Capitol.  That’s where District 24 Representative… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- Senator John Thune gave a speech on the Senate floor decrying illegal immigration, calling it a national security threat. In addition to the 10 million people who poured over the border in the last four years illegally, other illegal items have made their way across the border into our country as well. Thune… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University will celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates at Winter Commencement, set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. The ceremony is open to the public, and no tickets are required. Doors will open at least one hour before the event. The ceremony is expected… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Police officers responded to a report of several shots being fired at the 700 block of North Congress Street. The Aberdeen Police released the following statement on their Facebook page: “On Dec. 10, around 11 a.m., Aberdeen Police officers responded to a report of several shots being fired at a residence in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission addressed the issue of the used of opioid funds. Brown County Chief Deputy Sheriff Jon Lemke: Lemke discuss the number of incidents involving illegal drugs. Brown County Commission approve the funding for the program.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Dacotah Prairie Museum Director Patricia Kendall appeared in front of the Brown County Commission Tuesday to discuss funding needed to further expand the museum. Kendall discuss where they are looking to expand the museum. Kendall will not ask the county to go beyond what they can’t afford at the present time. Kendall also… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County  Commission meeting, the commissioner received a report on an upcoming wind project that would come from Invenergy. Project Developer Michael Iacopetti describe what the industry does. Iacopetti focus on what they are looking to do in Brown County. Iacopetti tells the commission the information they provide to landowners about… Read more »

WILMOT, S.D.(KXLG)- Last Friday, Recruiting NCO SFC Brent Wienk from the South Dakota National Guard donated and installed new signage on the stairs at Wilmot High School. The signs display words that represent core values, including Leadership, Integrity, Accountability, Citizenship, and Self-Confidence. These inspiring additions serve as daily reminders for students as they navigate their… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Gang violence may have been involved. Sioux Falls Police say there may have been a second shooter in Friday night’s active shooter incident in the Empire Mall. 18-year old Jaden Michael Justis Bingham is jailed on a 100-thousand dollar bond. Police Lieutenant Aaron Nyberg says it’s too soon to tell whether a… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Bea Smith, who leads the Northern Innovation and Startup Center at Northern State University, is among this year’s Prairie Business 40 Under 40 honorees. The award highlights professionals making notable contributions to their organizations and communities. Published monthly by Forum Communications’ Grand Forks Herald, Prairie Business Magazine highlights business leaders and organizations… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of the Midwest Plains and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Omaha Field Office are partnering this holiday season to raise awareness of the increased risks of scams during peak shopping periods. As online holiday sales in the U.S. are projected to reach nearly $240 billion this… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The 2024 BIG Idea competition is coming up this Wednesday. Here’s the list of finalists both in and out of state: In State Finalists: Cuddle Cup Café Team Member: Samantha Geffre Leola High School Advisor: Trevor Van Tilburg Cab Shine Solutions Team Member: Ashley Haven Northwestern High School Advisor: Anne Frericks Butler… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELOLAND) — A South Dakota cowgirl has made the national stage. Miss Rodeo of South Dakota, Callie Mueller, has won the national Miss Rodeo of America title. Sunday night was the crowning ceremony, ending the nine day competition in Las Vegas, NV. Mueller has been competing in competitions since 2019. Gov. Kristi… Read more »