ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting,beginning at 7am on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, the following roads will be closed to thru traffic for concrete road repair: Main St. from 3rd Ave. to 5th Ave. and 4th Ave. from N. 1st St. to N. Lincoln St. The roads are scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm Thursday… Read more »

HENRY, S.D.(KXLG)- On Monday, Rachel Livingston found herself hearing shocking stories from her son, Hoyt, that no parent wants to hear about what she describes as multiple boys being “brutally assaulted.” To Rachel, it was more than just bullying or hazing. Rachel shared her story. She says that it had been happening for some time.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre City Commission has approved the town’s 2025 budget at just over $60 million. And, like municipal governments across South Dakota, they’re closely watching what happens with Initiated Measure 28 on the November 5, 2024, general election ballot. Supporters say IM28 would eliminate the State of South Dakota’s portion of the sales… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Alzheimer’s Association performed a seminar Friday at the Aberdeen Senior Center.  The topic for the seminar was conversations dealing with early stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Program Director Michelle Kutner discuss when is the best time to address this. Kutner inform the public that most time, these topics don’t get… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(DRGNews)- One medical system based in South Dakota is severing its ties as an in-network provider for Humana Medicare Advantage at the end of this year. In a news release, Avera Health says there are ongoing issues with Humana that negatively affect the patient experience. Among those are delays in care due to long… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(DRGNews)- Absentee voting for South Dakota’s 2024 General Election begins Friday. Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson says to receive an absentee ballot, voters must submit an absentee ballot application form to their county auditor. The forms are available at your local county auditor’s office or on the Secretary of State’s website. Johnson encourages… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Don’t shoot the messenger, but it has to be said…”winter is coming” and with it the flu and Covid season.  Dr. Rosha McCoy, the Director of Advancing Clinical Leadership and Quality for the Association of American Medical Colleges says now is the time to get your shots.   McCoy of the Association of… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The Federal Reserve Board is cutting interest rates…the question is, did they wait too long? Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index is showing even weaker numbers than the economy in other parts of the nation. Creighton Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss. Creighton’s survey shows a slight improvement in South Dakota’s economy in the past… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- For the first time in many years, Watertown will have an official curling club to promote a fun, unique sport that offers another way to introduce people to the brand-new Prairie Lakes Ice Arena.  President Michael Heuer and Vice President Laura Moore: Heuer thanks the Watertown Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department for caring… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls School and Police officials are fighting back against social media threats that are disrupting schools across the nation. Superintendent Jane Stavem (STAY-vum) and Police Chief Jon Thum (TOOM) released a joint statement on YouTube addressing the problem. If you receive a social media message threatening a school, they say you… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The People’s Choice Award is the only ABBY award to be judged locally.  It is presented to a business or organization who demonstrates exceptional performance in its support of our community and region.  All who complete an ABBY application in any category are eligible to win the award. Votes will be accepted… Read more »

LEOLA, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- Leola School District officials determined that there was no risk to the safety of students after completing a threat assessment on Monday, Sept. 16, according to Superintendent Domenic Paolo.  Paolo said the school completed a threat assessment and deferred further comment to authorities. McPherson County Sheriff David Ackerman confirmed that the sheriff’s office… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Board of Education Standards held the first of four meeting Monday in Aberdeen.  The committee received a report from Shannon Malone, Director of Learning & Instruction for the South Dakota Department of Education of recommendations on English Language Arts, Computer Science, & Oceti Sakowein Essential Understandings & Essentials. Malone offered… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- This year’s election is still a couple of months away, and already, there are issues dealing with the 2026 election. A Florida man wants to sponsor a ballot measure to require prayer in all South Dakota schools.Attorney General Marty Jackley has advised the Secretary of State that non-residents aren’t allowed to sponsor ballot… Read more »