ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED:  Weather permitting, beginning at 8am on Friday, October 18th, 2024, the following roads will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 12th Ave. SE from S. Washington St. to S. Jay St. and S. Washington St. from 12th Ave. SE to 14th Ave. SE These roads are scheduled to be closed until… Read more »

OMAHA, NE (KELO) Creighton University’s Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index released today removes all doubt…the farm economy is in a recession. The Index includes a survey of community bankers in a ten state region stretching from the Dakotas and Minnesota to Arkansas. Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says it’s the 14th straight month of negative readings for… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) They’re calling it the Air BN&B of the hunting and fishing world. Upstart company Bird Dog just entered into a partnership with Field & Stream. Company founder Jonathan Lusk says it’s intended to help solve a universal problem nearly every hunter has faced. Hunters and dogs from across the country are… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRGNEWS) The United States Department of Energy Loan Programs Office has made a conditional commitment (Oct. 16, 2024) for a $1.46 billion loan guarantee to a company building a large-scale, corn starch based jet fuel production facility in South Dakota. Gevo NZ1 is building the first-of-its-kind-facility in the United States in Lake Preston.… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) October is Cyber Security Month.  Kimberly Samra (Sam – rah) is a Google Cyber Security expert.  She describes the financial loss Americans experienced last year due to online scams: Samra says these tips can help keep you safe online: Experts say always use a strong password and double authentication, make sure the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRGNEWS) According to the South Dakota Education Association, about 60% of public school funding comes from state coffers, but that amount could go down, depending on the fate of Initiated Measure 28 on the Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot. IM28 would repeal the 4.2% state sales tax on “anything sold for human… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, SDPB hosted the only scheduled debate between the two candidates for the U.S. House seat representing the State of South Dakota.  The candidates are the incumbent Representative Dusty Johnson(R) and challenger Sheryl Johnson(D). Inflation: Congressman Johnson explains that the reason for inflation the last four years is because of excess… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – A busy summer has turned into a busy fall for Miss South Dakota Joelle Simpson. She stopped by the KBHB Studio Tuesday to provide an update on her whirlwind time as the state’s ambassador ahead of the Miss America competition in January. Simpson was crowned in June and since then, has traveled… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Cool fall weather is helping leaves in their annual transition and the Game, Fish and Parks Department can help you find the best places for the best colors in the state.  Heather Berg G-I-S Coordinator for the Parks Division with G-F and P says the Department’s Fall Foliage Tracker ready for you. Berg… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting,beginning at 8am on Thursday, October 17th, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: Jay St. from 6th Ave. SE to 7th Ave. SE  The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre City Commission has unanimously passed a resolution formally stating their opposition to Initiated Measure 28 on South Dakota’s Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot. Mayor Steve Harding says based on their understanding of what happens if IM28 is approved, the town’s recently passed $60 million budget for 2025 would have to… Read more »

MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- The steel framework for the Dakota State Applied Research Lab is beginning to take shape on the northwest edge of Sioux Falls. As that happens, Applied Research Corporation leaders – CEO Andrea Thompson and COO Stacy Kooistra – are in Washington. Dakota State President, Dr. Jose Marie Griffiths, says they’re working on the… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and High-Risk Breast provider Dr. Charissa Etrheim (Et – rem) lays out the risks of breast cancer for women. Dr. Etrheim (Et-rem) says many of the risk factors are things women can do nothing about. One of the risk factors is the tissue density of the breast… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Six finalists will compete for cash prizes as they pitch their business ideas Shark Tank-style at Northern State University’s annual Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Jewett Regional Science Center lobby. The event, which is free and open to the public, will showcase innovative… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, Protecting SD Kids was in Aberdeen talking about their opposition to IM29 which would legalize recreational marijuana. The Executive Director of the South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws, Matthew Schweich reacted to what they say. Schweich compared this measure to IM27 which failed in 2022 when it was on the ballot.… Read more »