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August 26, 2024

Presidential election could impact Amendment F

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD NewsWatch)- Even if voters approve Amendment F to add work requirements for South Dakotans covered under Medicaid expansion, it will take a victory by Republican Donald Trump in the presidential election to move the plan forward. Here’s South Dakota News Watch reporter Stu Whitney with more: You can learn more at www.sdnewswatch.org.

August 26, 2024

One person dead following shootimg in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- One person is dead, and three more hospitalized following a shooting at Dunham Park on the west side of Sioux Falls. Information Officer Sam Clemens says the park is closed for now, as police working on pulling pieces of information together. 29-year old Josau Allen, Junior died in the shooting. Three other… Read more »

August 26, 2024

Federal Reserve expect lower interest rates are coming

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Lower interest rates are on the way…welcome news for anyone who has to borrow money. That’s the signal from Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell. Higher rates have been the Fed’s main tool to fight inflation. Creighton University Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says the move to lower rates will help, but there will… Read more »

August 26, 2024

Attorneys General demand answers from online retailer Temu

PIERRE, S.D.(KXLG)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, along with 20 other Attorneys General, has issued a formal demand for answers from the online retailer Temu regarding its alleged connections to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), its data collection and sharing practices, and potential violations of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). The collective… Read more »

August 26, 2024

Governor Noem commute sentence for Renee Eckes

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- Governor Kristi Noem has approved the commutation of Renee Eckes’ life sentence. Eckes, now 43, was involved in the murder of David Bauman over 25 years ago. She appeared before the South Dakota Pardons and Paroles Board in July and is set to be released from the South Dakota Women’s Prison in… Read more »

August 23, 2024

Joe Bauer has been found

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Great news, Joe was found. He was found safe and sound inside a garage in his neighborhood. We want to extend our sincere thanks to the community for your help in looking for Joe and spreading awareness. Multiple agencies helped search, including Refuge Retreat Staff, Brown County Emergency Management and CERT, Aberdeen… Read more »

August 22, 2024

Fatal shooting reported in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A Sioux Falls youth is dead and two people are charged in an early morning shooting near 7th and Summit earlier this week. Police Lieutenant Aaron Neiberg (NYE-berg) identified 33-year old Savannah Randle as the first suspect. The second suspect is a juvenile, so officials can’t release any information on those charges.… Read more »

August 22, 2024

South Dakota Supreme Court rule on CO2 survey lawsuit

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The South Dakota Supreme Court said Thursday Summit Carbon Solutions has not demonstrated that it is a common carrier “holding itself out to the general public as transporting a commodity for hire.” The opinion stems from an earlier summary judgment by the circuit court which determined SCS’s proposed carbon dioxide… Read more »

August 22, 2024

District 1 candidates Tamara Lesnar & Josh Dennert express opposition to Referred Law 21

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last Saturday, the South Dakota Farmers Union hosted a candidate forum addressing farm related issues.  One of the topics discussed was the issue of eminent domain that could be addressed during the 2025 legislative session.  One of the candidate not invited to the forum was District 1 House Candidate Tamara(Ta-Mar-a) Lesnar.  Lesnar responded… Read more »

August 22, 2024

Gov. Noem appoints Joe Fiala as GOED Commissioner

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)– On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem appointed Joe Fiala as the Commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). “Joe has been a great member of our economic development team for years. He has helped build the strongest jobs market in America, and we’ll keep that work going with him as our… Read more »

August 22, 2024

City of Madison now part of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System

MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- It took over 30 years and plenty of patience, but Madison City leaders say it’s worth the wait. The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is celebrating the connection of Madison to its system. Madison is the last South Dakota city to connect to Lewis & Clark. But, Executive Director Troy Larson says… Read more »

August 22, 2024

Democratic National Convention wrap up today

CHICAGO, I.L.(KELO)- It’s the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Frank Kloucek (CLOH-check) of Scotland, SOUTH DAKOTA is a STATE delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He says a lot has changed since President Biden stepped aside at the urging of others. Kloucek (KLOH-check) of Scotland, South Dakota says the platform sessions have been… Read more »